Pearl District, Portland, OR Area Guide

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Pearl District Area Facts

  • Pearl District has a Livability Score of 81/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Pearl District crime rates are 60% lower than the Portland average
  • Cost of living in Pearl District is 17% higher than the Portland average
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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Tanner Springs Park
      Jamison Square
      The Fields Neighborhood Park
      Glisan 14
      North Park Blocks
      Couch Park
      Couch Park Playground
      O'Bryant Square

      Entertainment

      Exulansis
      Lumber Room
      Gallery 114
      Elizabeth Leach Gallery
      PDX Contemporary Art
      Upfor
      Adams and Ollman
      Holding Contemporary

      Food & Drink

      Subway
      Pearl Speciality
      Olive Or Twist
      Pizzicato
      The Fields Bar & Grill
      Laughing Planet
      Hotlips Pizza
      Cool Moon Ice Cream

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Pearl District? Of all people who commute, 12.6% take public transportation in Pearl District.
      Drive to Work
      36%

      35% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      13%

      8% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      16%

      12% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Pearl District? The cost of living in Pearl District is 161/100 - which is 45% higher than Oregon.
      Pearl District
      161

      61% 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 Pearl District? Pearl District crime rates are 2,630, which are 10% lower than Oregon
      Total Crime
      2,630 per 100k people

      15% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 39

      15% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -7%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Pearl District? The median income in Pearl District is $102,361 which is 92% higher than Oregon.
      Median household income
      $102,36185% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $95,634221% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      60% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Pearl District 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 Pearl District home prices? Pearl District home prices are $630,200 - which is 155% higher than Oregon
      Median home value
      $630,200241% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,43952% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      38%

      41% lower than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Pearl District have good schools? The Pearl District graduation rate is 98% - which is 14% higher than Oregon
      High school grad. rates
      98%

      18% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      70%

      45% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A User Ratings

      Is Pearl District a good place to live? Pearl District has an overall rating of 80% from 4 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      80%

      4 total ratings

      User reviews rating
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      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      80%

      4 total surveys

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