Best Places to Live in Portland, Oregon
Portland, known for its eco-friendliness and quirky culture, offers several desirable neighborhoods:
- Pearl District
- Former industrial area turned trendy urban neighborhood
- Known for its art galleries, boutiques, and brewpubs
- Home to Powell’s City of Books and numerous green spaces
- Nob Hill (Northwest/Alphabet District)
- Charming neighborhood with tree-lined streets and Victorian homes
- Centered around NW 23rd Avenue, known for its shops and restaurants
- Close to Forest Park, one of the country’s largest urban forests
- Hawthorne
- Eclectic, bohemian neighborhood in Southeast Portland
- Known for its vintage shops, food carts, and the historic Bagdad Theater
- Home to Mt. Tabor Park, an extinct volcano with great views of the city
- Alberta Arts District
- Vibrant neighborhood known for its street art and galleries
- Home to the popular Last Thursday art walk
- Great dining options and independent businesses
- Sellwood-Moreland
- Family-friendly neighborhood with a small-town feel
- Home to numerous parks and the Oaks Amusement Park
- Known for its antique shops and access to the Springwater Corridor Trail
