Foster Powell, Portland, OR Area Guide

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Foster Powell Area Facts

  • Foster Powell has a Livability Score of 70/100, which is considered good
  • Foster Powell crime rates are 42% higher than the Portland average
  • Cost of living in Foster Powell is 17% lower than the Portland average
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Foster Powell? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Laurelwood Park
      Kern Park
      Firland Parkway
      Essex Park
      Mount Scott Park
      Arleta Triangle
      Woodstock Park
      Clinton Park

      Entertainment

      Bob White Theatre
      Performance Works NorthWest
      DV8
      Century 16
      McGuire Auditorium
      Walker Stadium
      Studio One Theaters
      King Pins

      Food & Drink

      Starday
      5 and Dime
      Da Hui
      NWIPA
      Bar Maven
      Red's
      FoPo
      Barrio Bar

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Foster Powell? Of all people who commute, 12.5% take public transportation in Foster Powell.
      Drive to Work
      59%

      12% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      13%

      8% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      1% lower than the US average

      D- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Foster Powell? The cost of living in Foster Powell is 116/100 - which is 4% higher than Oregon.
      Foster Powell
      116

      16% more expensive than average

      Portland
      138

      38% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Foster Powell? Foster Powell crime rates are 9,364, which are 221% higher than Oregon
      Total Crime
      9,364 per 100k people

      311% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 11

      311% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -7%

      Year over year crime is down

      C Employment

      What is the median income in Foster Powell? The median income in Foster Powell is $54,018 which is 1% higher than Oregon.
      Median household income
      $54,0182% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $25,41115% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      equal to the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Foster Powell a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center
      Kaiser Permanente
      Doernbecher Children's Hospital
      Oregon Health & Science University Hospital
      Kohler Pavilion
      Legacy Emanuel Medical Center
      Providence Portland Medical Center
      OHSU - Doernbecher Emergency

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      Rite Aid
      Community Compounding Pharmacy
      Fairley's
      Fred Meyer Pharmacy
      Safeway
      Safeway

      Doctors

      Northwest Fertility Center
      Namaste Integrative Medicine
      Comprehensive Pain Clinic of Portland
      Insights to Health
      Element
      Therapia
      8 Hearts
      King Chiropractic

      B Housing

      What are Foster Powell home prices? Foster Powell home prices are $250,786 - which is 1% higher than Oregon
      Median home value
      $250,78636% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,16423% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      52%

      18% lower than the US average

      C- Schools

      Does Foster Powell have good schools? The Foster Powell graduation rate is 86% - which is equal to Oregon
      High school grad. rates
      86%

      3% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      39%

      19% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

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