Livability Score

76
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (4) A+
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Seven Virtues
Coffee Shop
Sweet Cream
Coffee Shop
Black Rock Coffee
Coffee Shop
Red Square Cafe
Coffee Shop
Bell Tower Coffee
Coffee Shop
Never Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Nectar Cafe
Coffee Shop
Bitter Rose Coffee Bar
Coffee Shop
The Human Bean
Coffee Shop
Mount Tabor Roastery
Coffee Shop
Case Study Coffee
Coffee Shop
The Albina Press
Coffee Shop
Kure
Coffee Shop
Common Grounds
Coffee Shop
Paradox Cafe
Coffee Shop
Fat Straw
Coffee Shop
The Tao of Tea
Coffee Shop
Stumptown Coffee
Coffee Shop
Futura Coffee Roasters
Coffee Shop
Peet's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Coquine Market
Coffee Shop
Oblique Coffee Roasters
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) A+
Erv Lind Stadium
Stadium
Hollywood Theatre
Cinema
Hellenic-American Cultural Center & Museum
Museum
Defunkt Theatre
Theatre Arts
Mt. Tabor Amphitheatre
Theatre Arts
Avalon Theatre
Cinema
Aalto Lounge
Nightclub
Hawthorne Theatre
Theatre Arts
Bagdad
Cinema
Echo Theater
Theatre Arts
Laurelhurst Theater
Cinema
Academy Theater
Cinema
Drawing Studio
Theatre Arts
McGuire Auditorium
Theatre Arts
Oregon Theater
Cinema
Regal Cinemas Lloyd Center 10 & IMAX
Cinema
Colonel Summers Splash Pad
Water Park
CineMagic
Cinema
Roseway Theater
Cinema
DV8
Nightclub
Studio One Theaters
Cinema
Clinton Street Theater
Cinema
Nucleus Portland
Art Gallery
Trio Club
Nightclub
Doug Fir
Nightclub
Food and Drink (11) A+
Fat Subs
Fast Food
Sahuayo Taqueria
Fast Food
Beer Spot
Bar
Dinner Bell Barbecue
Fast Food
Pastrami Zombie
Fast Food
Tabor Tavern
Bar
Maddy's
Bar
A & L Sports Pub
Bar
Element Lounge
Bar
UFO Pizza
Fast Food
Belmont Station Biercafe
Bar
Belmont Station
Alcohol
Sinnott's Lil Cooperstown
Bar
Caldera Public House
Bar
Baerlic Brewing Beer Hall
Bar
Horse Brass Pub
Bar
Doe
Fast Food
Chimcking
Fast Food
The Bulgogi
Fast Food
WedgeHead
Bar
Laughing Planet
Fast Food
Hotlips Pizza
Fast Food
Aunt Tillie's
Deli
Hit The Spot
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Fitness (2) A+
Flying Tortoise Academy
Gym
24 Hour Fitness Super Sport
Gym
SBGi Portland
Gym
Mount Tabor Annex
Community Centre
SomaSpace
Community Centre
Tabor Space
Community Centre
Laurelhurst Studio Community Center
Community Centre
Upside Fitness
Gym
Northeast Community Center
Community Centre
Vive Fitness
Gym
The Green Microgym-Belmont
Gym
Bleeding Hearts Kettlebell Club
Gym
Loprinzi's Gym
Gym
Montavilla Community Center
Community Centre
The Circuit
Gym
The Children's Gym
Gym
Hinson Baptist Church Annex
Community Centre
Pure Barre
Gym
Senior/Disabled Citizens Recreation
Community Centre
USA Athletic & Sports Center
Gym
Yoga Bhoga
Gym
Alma Education & Movement Space
Community Centre
LA Fitness
Gym
Norse Hall
Community Centre
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Gym
Groceries (1) A+
QFC
Grocery Store
Donut Queen Pizza and Bakery
Bakery
Grocery Outlet
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Hollywood Farmers Market
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Fred Meyer
Grocery Store
Fleur De Lis
Bakery
Ja Civa's
Bakery
Tabor Bread
Bakery
Pacific Market
Grocery Store
Amir Halal Market
Grocery Store
New Seasons Market
Grocery Store
H Mart
Grocery Store
Fred Meyer
Grocery Store
New Seasons Market
Grocery Store
Saint Cupcake
Bakery
Fred Meyer
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Coco Donuts
Bakery
Tails And Trotters
Butcher
The Pie Spot
Bakery
Providore Fine Foods
Grocery Store
Green Zebra Grocery
Grocery Store
Grand Central
Bakery
Parks (5) A+
Frazer Park
Park
Normandale Park
Park
Coe Circle
Park
Laurelhurst Park
Park
Rosemont Bluff Natural Area
Park
Rose City Park
Park
Oregon Park
Park
Sunnyside School Park
Park
Grant Park
Park
Mount Tabor Park
Park
Richmond Elementary School Playground
Playground
Richmond Elementary School Playground
Playground
Sewallcrest Park
Park
Ivon Street Park
Park
Montavilla Park
Park
Clinton Park
Park
Colonel Summers Park
Park
Buckman Field
Park
Glenhaven Park
Park
Wilshire Park
Park
Piccolo Park
Park
Wellington Park
Park
Holladay Park
Park
Washington Monroe Property
Park
Hancock Park
Park
Shops (11) A+
J&T Market & Deli
Convenience Store
Natural Nail
Beauty
Food Mart
Convenience Store
Serenity Shop @ As You Wish
Gift Shop
Lisa G Skincare
Beauty
Target
Department Store
Plaid Pantry
Convenience Store
Lala Bella Salon
Hairdresser
Acquatic Maintenance
Pets
T-Mobile
Electronics
U.S Nails
Beauty
Ariel's Advanced Skin Care And Day Spa
Beauty
Wet Spot Tropical Fish
Pets
A-Boy
Home Improvement
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Radiant Tech Repair
Electronics
River City Eyecare
Optician
Reynolds Optical Co
Optician
Fieldwork Flowers
Florist
Hollywood Nails and Spa
Beauty
Tan Republic
Beauty
Jacksons
Convenience Store
Rose City Vision Care
Optician
Ray's Ragtime Hollywood
Clothing
Hollywood Barber & Style Shop
Hairdresser
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. Alameda (A+)

2. Ross Island (A+)

3. Arbor Lodge (A+)

4. Corbett-Terwilliger-Lair Hill (A+)

5. Eastmoreland (A+)

commute A+

Of all people who commute, 11.6% take public transportation in Center.
Public Transit Stops (58)
Stops & Stations A+
Northeast Glisan & 49th
Bus Stop
4700 Block Northeast Glisan
Bus Stop
Northeast Glisan & 52nd
Bus Stop
Northeast Glisan & 53rd
Bus Stop
Northeast Glisan & 45th
Bus Stop
Northeast Glisan & 45th
Bus Stop
Northeast Glisan & 55th
Bus Stop
East Burnside & Northeast 52nd
Bus Stop
East Burnside & Northeast 47th
Bus Stop
East Burnside & Southeast 52nd
Bus Stop
East Burnside & Southeast 47th
Bus Stop
Northeast Glisan & 56th
Bus Stop
Northeast Glisan & 43rd
Bus Stop
Northeast Glisan & 43rd
Bus Stop
East Burnside & Northeast 44th
Bus Stop
East Burnside & Northeast 55th
Bus Stop
East Burnside & Southeast 55th
Bus Stop
Northeast Glisan & 57th
Bus Stop
East Burnside & Southeast 44th
Bus Stop
East Burnside & Northeast 41st
Bus Stop
East Burnside & Southeast 57th
Bus Stop
NE 60th Avenue
Transit Station
East Burnside & Northeast 58th
Bus Stop
East Burnside & Southeast 41st
Bus Stop
Northeast Glisan & 60th
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
11.6% B+
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Eastmoreland (A+)

2. University Park (A+)

3. Sunderland (A+)

4. Linnton (A)

5. Haden Island (A)

cost of living F

The cost of living in Center is 134/100 - which is 21% higher than Oregon.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. Old Town-Chinatown (A-)

2. Haden Island (B+)

3. Centennial (B)

4. Powellhurst (C+)

5. Sunderland (C+)

crime F

Center crime rates are 5,039 per 100k, which is 54% higher than Oregon
Property Crime
4,504 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
535 crimes per 100k F
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Alameda (C-)

2. Bridlemile (C-)

3. Forest Park (C-)

4. Homestead (C-)

5. Linnton (C-)

employment A+

The median income in Center is $78,398 - which is 47% higher than Oregon.
Med. Household Income
$78,398 B+
Unemployment Rate
5.2% F
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Roseway (A+)

2. Pleasant Valley (A+)

3. Reed (A+)

4. Woodlawn (A+)

5. Sellwood-Moreland (A+)

health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (9)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Providence Portland Medical Center
Hospital
Providence Portland Medical Center
Clinic
An Sen Clinic
Clinic
Laurelhurst Family Clinic
Clinic
Multnomah County Sheriff
Police
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Broadway Medical Clinic
Doctor
Gift Of Life Clinic
Clinic
LECARE Pharmacy
Pharmacy
The Cypher Temple Medicine
Clinic
Oregon Natural Medicine
Clinic
Smiles Dental
Dentist
May M. Chang, DDS
Dentist
Hollywood Mental Health
Clinic
Portland Urgent Care
Clinic
Pacific Kidney & Hypertension
Clinic
Portland Neurofeedback, LLC
Clinic
Inner Gate Health & Wellness
Clinic
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Hollywood Family Dentistry
Dentist
Mt. Tabor Medical Group
Doctor
Fred Meyer Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Belmont Family Dentistry
Dentist
Ashton Chiropractic Center
Doctor
Cascade Spine and Injury Center
Doctor
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Concordia (A+)

2. Cully (A+)

3. Powellhurst (A+)

4. Argay (A+)

5. Brentwood-Darlington (A+)

housing C+

Center home prices are $436,970 - which is 77% higher than Oregon
Home Price
$436,970 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
N/A C
Home Affordability
5.6x (home price to income ratio) F
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Pleasant Valley (A+)

2. Bridgeton (A+)

3. Arbor Lodge (A+)

4. Eastmoreland (A+)

5. Cathedral Park (A+)

schools A+

The Center graduation rate is 94% - which is 10% higher than Oregon
School Test Scores
76% B+
High School Grad. Rates
94% A+
Elementary Schools (4) A+
Bridges Middle School
The Portland Montessori School
Laurelhurst Elementary School
Venn Academy
Mt Tabor Middle School
Glencoe Elementary School
Community Transitional School
Rose City Park
St Rose School
Sunnyside Environmental School
Pacific Crest Community School
Beverly Cleary School
Da Vinci Middle School
Portland Arthur Academy Charter School
Richmond Elementary School
Atkinson Elementary School
Vestal Elementary School
Beaumont Middle School
Le Monde French Immersion Public Charter School
Roseway Heights School
Bridger Elementary School
Buckman Elementary School
Hosford Middle School
Alameda Elementary School
St Ignatius School
High Schools (0) F
Grant High School
Pacific Crest Community School
Franklin High School
Madison High School
Benson Polytechnic High School
Columbia Christian Schools
Alliance High School
Cleveland High School
Yourth Progress Learning Center
Portland Adventist Academy
Mt Scott Park Center For Learning
Oregon Outreach
Helensview High School
Naya Early College Academy
Portland Youthbuilders
St Marys Academy
Portland Chinese School
Northwest Academy
Jefferson High School
Lincoln High School
Rosemary Anderson High School/Portland Oic
Portland Christian Schools
Metropolitan Learning Center
Parkrose High School
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Brooklyn (A+)

2. Alameda (A+)

3. Downtown (A+)

4. Southwest Hills (A+)

5. Pearl District (A+)

ratings A+

Center has an overall rating of 85% from 2 reviews.
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User Surveys (2)
From AreaVibes A+
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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Linnton (A+)

2. Roseway (A+)

3. Cathedral Park (A+)

4. Brooklyn (A+)

5. Creston-Kenilworth (A+)

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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Frazer Park
      Normandale Park
      Coe Circle
      Laurelhurst Park
      Rosemont Bluff Natural Area
      Rose City Park
      Oregon Park
      Sunnyside School Park

      Entertainment

      Erv Lind Stadium
      Hollywood Theatre
      Hellenic-American Cultural Center & Museum
      Defunkt Theatre
      Mt. Tabor Amphitheatre
      Avalon Theatre
      Aalto Lounge
      Hawthorne Theatre

      Food & Drink

      Fat Subs
      Sahuayo Taqueria
      Beer Spot
      Dinner Bell Barbecue
      Pastrami Zombie
      Tabor Tavern
      Maddy's
      A & L Sports Pub

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Center? Of all people who commute, 11.6% take public transportation in Center.
      Drive to Work
      52%

      19% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      12%

      7% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      6%

      2% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Center? The cost of living in Center is 134/100 - which is 21% higher than Oregon.
      Center
      134

      34% 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 Center? Center crime rates are 5,039, which are 54% higher than Oregon
      Total Crime
      5,039 per 100k people

      117% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 20

      117% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      12%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Center? The median income in Center is $78,398 which is 47% higher than Oregon.
      Median household income
      $78,39842% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $41,99941% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      11% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Center 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

      C+ Housing

      What are Center home prices? Center home prices are $436,970 - which is 77% higher than Oregon
      Median home value
      $436,970137% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $9163% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      63%

      1% lower than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Center have good schools? The Center graduation rate is 94% - which is 10% higher than Oregon
      High school grad. rates
      94%

      13% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      76%

      58% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Center a good place to live? Center has an overall rating of 85% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      85%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      85%

      2 total surveys

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