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      D Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Kenton? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Delta Park West
      Trenton Park
      University Park
      McCoy Park
      Kenton Park
      Delta Park
      Northgate Park
      Columbia Park

      Entertainment

      Jubitz Cinema
      Roughriders Stadium
      Merlo Field
      Chiles Center
      Buckley Center Auditorium
      Mago Hunt Center
      The Headwaters Theatre
      Grant Street Pier

      Food & Drink

      Burger King
      Kenton Station
      Kenton Liquor
      Kenton Club
      Tavern on Denver
      Mock Crest Tavern
      Arby's
      Lombard Pub

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Kenton? Of all people who commute, 14.1% take public transportation in Kenton.
      Drive to Work
      59%

      13% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      14%

      10% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      2% lower than the US average

      D- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Kenton? The cost of living in Kenton is 137/100 - which is 23% higher than Oregon.
      Kenton
      137

      37% 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 Kenton? Kenton crime rates are 7,263, which are 149% higher than Oregon
      Total Crime
      7,263 per 100k people

      218% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 14

      218% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -7%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Kenton? The median income in Kenton is $76,704 which is 44% higher than Oregon.
      Median household income
      $76,70439% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $37,73126% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      35% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Kenton 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

      A+ Housing

      What are Kenton home prices? Kenton home prices are $407,683 - which is 65% higher than Oregon
      Median home value
      $407,683121% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,48957% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      72%

      13% higher than the US average

      D- Schools

      Does Kenton have good schools? The Kenton graduation rate is 85% - which is equal to Oregon
      High school grad. rates
      85%

      3% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      38%

      21% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

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