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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Buckman Field
      Holladay Park
      MetroKids Playground
      Washington Monroe Property
      Oregon Park
      Oregon Convention Center Plaza
      Colonel Summers Park
      Vera Katz Eastbank Esplanade

      Entertainment

      Regal Cinemas Lloyd Center 10 & IMAX
      Trio Club
      Doug Fir
      Laurelhurst Theater
      Imago Theatre
      Hellenic-American Cultural Center & Museum
      Colonel Summers Splash Pad
      Ambridge Event Center

      Food & Drink

      Blue Diamond Bar & Grill
      Big Town Hero
      Voodoo Doughnut
      Level Beer Level 3
      Nacho's House
      Sandy Hut
      Culmination Brewing
      Arrosto

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Kerns? Of all people who commute, 16.9% take public transportation in Kerns.
      Drive to Work
      39%

      32% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      17%

      12% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      17%

      13% higher than the US average

      D- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Kerns? The cost of living in Kerns is 152/100 - which is 37% higher than Oregon.
      Kerns
      152

      52% 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 Kerns? Kerns crime rates are 5,946, which are 104% higher than Oregon
      Total Crime
      5,946 per 100k people

      161% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 17  

      161% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -7%

      Year over year crime is down

      C- Employment

      What is the median income in Kerns? The median income in Kerns is $50,693 which is 5% lower than Oregon.
      Median household income
      $50,6938% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $39,95034% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      7%

      54% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Kerns 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 Kerns home prices? Kerns home prices are $561,086 - which is 127% higher than Oregon
      Median home value
      $561,086204% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,32239% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      22%

      65% lower than the US average

      A Schools

      Does Kerns have good schools? The Kerns graduation rate is 96% - which is 12% higher than Oregon
      High school grad. rates
      96%

      16% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      49%

      2% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      B+ User Ratings

      Is Kerns a good place to live? Kerns has an overall rating of 75% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      75%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
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      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      75%

      1 total surveys

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