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Mount Scott Area Facts

  • Mount Scott has a Livability Score of 77/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Mount Scott crime rates are 17% higher than the Portland average
  • Cost of living in Mount Scott is 4% lower than the Portland average
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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Mount Scott Park
      Arleta Triangle
      Firland Parkway
      Laurelwood Park
      Kern Park
      Essex Park
      Brentwood Park
      Lents Park

      Entertainment

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

      Food & Drink

      Old Gilbert Road Tavern
      Barrio Bar
      Red's
      Putters Bar & Grill
      Mt Scott Pub
      Foster Gardens Tavern
      Andys Bar
      Spot 79

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Mount Scott? Of all people who commute, 15.4% take public transportation in Mount Scott.
      Drive to Work
      57%

      14% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      15%

      11% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      2% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Mount Scott? The cost of living in Mount Scott is 133/100 - which is 20% higher than Oregon.
      Mount Scott
      133

      33% more expensive than average

      Portland
      139

      39% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Mount Scott? Mount Scott crime rates are 7,294, which are 168% higher than Oregon
      Total Crime
      7,294 per 100k people

      244% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 14  

      244% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -5%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Mount Scott? The median income in Mount Scott is $116,001 which is 46% higher than Oregon.
      Median household income
      $116,00143% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $52,06216% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      35% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Mount Scott 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 Mount Scott home prices? Mount Scott home prices are $694,773 - which is 57% higher than Oregon
      Median home value
      $694,773113% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $2,08644% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      68%

      7% higher than the US average

      C- Schools

      Does Mount Scott have good schools? The Mount Scott graduation rate is 79% - which is 8% lower than Oregon
      High school grad. rates
      79%

      5% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      46%

      5% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Mount Scott a good place to live? Mount Scott has an overall rating of 100% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      100%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      100%

      1 total surveys

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