Livability Score

69
/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 D

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (3) F
Brewskies
Coffee Shop
Sinful Confections
Coffee Shop
The Bean Scene
Coffee Shop
Black Rock
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Sol Station
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Peeple​s Baking
Coffee Shop
Spielman Bagels
Coffee Shop
Village Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Cafe At The J
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Maplewood Coffee & Tea
Coffee Shop
Driftwood Coffee
Coffee Shop
Five Points
Coffee Shop
JoLa Cafe
Coffee Shop
Black Rock
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Either/Or
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Ugly Mug Coffeehouse
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (4) F
Multnomah Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Tryon Creek Nature Center
Museum
Griswold Stadium
Stadium
Village Glass Studio
Theatre Arts
Hoffman Art Gallery
Art Gallery
Lakers Stadium
Stadium
Bellamy Studios
Theatre Arts
Portland Puppet Museum
Museum
Oaks Amusement Park
Theme Park
Looping Thunder
Attraction
Sellwood Playhouse
Theatre Arts
Herschell–Spillman Noah's Ark Carousel
Attraction
Ferris Wheel
Attraction
Birthday Party Tent
Attraction
Regal Tigard 11 Cinemas
Cinema
On a Whim Studios
Theatre Arts
510 Museum & Art Space
Museum
Tigard Bowl
Bowling Alley
Alpenrose Opera House
Theatre Arts
Wunderland
Cinema
Lake Theater & Cafe
Cinema
Moreland Theater
Cinema
Lakewood Center for the Arts
Theatre Arts
Sckavone Stadium
Stadium
Nordic Finn Ware
Attraction
Food and Drink (6) D-
The Game
Bar
Gene's Deli
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Bellagios Pizza
Fast Food
Muchas Gracias
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Taco Time
Fast Food
The Old Barn
Bar
Rustix Pub
Bar
Barbur Liquor
Alcohol
Humdinger Drive In
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Tryon Creek Grill
Bar
Jimmy's Bar & Grill
Bar
Little Big Burger
Fast Food
BIRD IN HAND BEER CO.
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
The Ship
Bar
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Bullseye Pub
Bar
Level Beer
Bar
Little Big Burger
Fast Food
Lucky Labrador
Bar
Fitness (1) F
J. Carlos Fitlab
Gym
Insurance West
Gym
Curves
Gym
Fluidity Movement
Gym
Mountain Park Community Center
Community Centre
Lee E. Moore Senior Opportunity Center
Community Centre
Fulton Park Community Center
Community Centre
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
Community Centre
Om Base Yoga
Gym
Southwest Community Center
Community Centre
Adult Community Center
Community Centre
SMILE Station
Community Centre
Sellwood Community Center
Community Centre
Garden Home Community Library Annex
Community Centre
United Athletic Club
Gym
Garden Home Recreation Center
Community Centre
Align Fitness
Gym
IM=X
Gym
Snap Fitness
Gym
Korean Society of Oregon
Community Centre
Patricia D. Whiting Hall
Community Centre
American Legion #180
Community Centre
Snap Fitness
Gym
9 Round
Gym
Interchurch Center
Community Centre
Groceries (1) F
Halal Market
Butcher
Barbur World Foods
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
New Seasons Market
Grocery Store
Block & Board
Butcher
Grand Central
Bakery
John's Marketplace
Grocery Store
Fred Meyer
Grocery Store
Basics Market
Grocery Store
Baker & Spice
Bakery
Zupan's
Grocery Store
Halal Mediterranean Deli
Grocery Store
New Seasons Market
Grocery Store
Grand Central
Bakery
Henry Higgins Boiled Bagels
Bakery
Fred Meyer
Grocery Store
Parsons Farms
Grocery Store
Kyra's Bake Shop
Bakery
Safeway
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Farm to Family
Grocery Store
WinCo Foods
Grocery Store
St. Honoré
Bakery
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Albertsons
Grocery Store
Parks (16) C-
Marigold HydroPark
Park
Spring Garden Playground
Playground
Spring Garden Park
Park
Holly Farm Park
Park
Burlingame Park
Park
Multnomah Arts Center
Park
Nansen Summit Park
Park
McNary Park
Park
A Park
Park
Sylvania Park
Park
Dickinson Woods
Park
Texas HydroPark
Park
Pinecone Park
Park
Dickinson Park
Park
Fulton Park
Park
Hideaway Park
Park
Gabriel Park
Park
Cellini Park
Playground
Woodmont Park
Park
Hillsdale Community Playground
Playground
Powers Marine Park
Park
Lesser Park
Park
Willamette Moorage Park
Park
Butterfly Park
Park
George Himes Park
Park
Shops (16) A-
AT&T
Electronics
S.W. Perfect Cut
Hairdresser
SunsUp Tanning
Beauty
Memorytime
Electronics
The Lion's Den
Gift Shop
Essance
Beauty
Damal
Clothing
ExtraMile
Convenience Store
Priscilla Nails
Beauty
Blumenthal Uniforms
Clothing
Pacific Typewriter
Electronics
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Revolution
Hairdresser
Barber on Barbur
Hairdresser
Shell
Convenience Store
Tobacco Town
Convenience Store
Servello
Beauty
Rosie's Barber & Beauty Shop
Hairdresser
Twisted Locks
Hairdresser
Terwilliger Nails
Beauty
Supercuts
Hairdresser
Market Express
Convenience Store
Capitol Nails
Beauty
Hair Architects
Hairdresser
Burlingame Bikes
Bicycle
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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, 6.8% take public transportation in Far Southwest.
Public Transit Stops (110)
Stops & Stations A+
2200 Block Southwest Taylors Ferry
Bus Stop
Southwest Taylors Ferry & 26th
Bus Stop
2200 Block Southwest Taylors Ferry
Bus Stop
Southwest Taylors Ferry & 26th
Bus Stop
Southwest Taylors Ferry & 28th
Bus Stop
Southwest Taylors Ferry & 28th
Bus Stop
Southwest Taylors Ferry & 30th
Bus Stop
Southwest Taylors Ferry & 23rd Drive
Bus Stop
Southwest Taylors Ferry & 30th
Bus Stop
Southwest Taylors Ferry & 19th
Bus Stop
Southwest Taylors Ferry & 19th
Bus Stop
Southwest 35th & Huber
Bus Stop
Southwest Huber & 35th
Bus Stop
Southwest 35th & Ridge Drive
Bus Stop
Southwest 35th & Indian Hills Apartments
Bus Stop
Southwest 35th & Indian Hills Apartments
Bus Stop
Southwest 35th & Ridge Drive
Bus Stop
Southwest Taylors Ferry & 17th
Bus Stop
Southwest Taylors Ferry & 17th
Bus Stop
1400 Block Southwest Taylors Ferry
Bus Stop
Southwest Barbur & Alice
Bus Stop
Southwest Barbur & Alice
Bus Stop
Southwest Barbur & 30th
Bus Stop
Southwest Barbur & Primrose
Bus Stop
3700 Block Southwest Huber
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
6.8% 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 Far Southwest is 140/100 - which is 26% 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

Far Southwest crime rates are 4,162 per 100k, which is 27% higher than Oregon
Property Crime
3,720 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
442 crimes per 100k D
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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 Far Southwest is $67,612 - which is 27% higher than Oregon.
Med. Household Income
$67,612 C+
Unemployment Rate
0.5% A+
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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 some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (6)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Portland Alternative Clinic
Doctor
Rohini Azizi
Dentist
AboutSmile Dentures
Dentist
Oregon Acupuncture Center
Doctor
Portland Fire & Rescue
Fire Station
Grandparent's House
Nursing Home
Nick Rinard Physical Therapy
Doctor
Melissa Wages
Dentist
Mojgan Rostamian
Dentist
Shoun N. Ishikawa
Dentist
Gail L. Nakata
Dentist
Jay Bayat
Dentist
David L. May
Dentist
Randy A. Castle
Dentist
David A. Goldwyn
Dentist
Groundspring Healing Center
Doctor
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Rheumatology Clinic
Doctor
Meeting Point Acupuncture
Doctor
Safeway
Pharmacy
Insights to Health
Doctor
Go Health
Clinic
Burlingame Family Dentistry
Dentist
Burlingame Acupuncture
Doctor
Lake Oswego Dental Centre
Dentist
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-

Far Southwest home prices are $449,300 - which is 82% higher than Oregon
Home Price
$449,300 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
7% B
Home Affordability
6.6x (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 Far Southwest graduation rate is 97% - which is 13% higher than Oregon
School Test Scores
68% B-
High School Grad. Rates
97% A+
Elementary Schools (6) F
Jackson Middle School
Stephenson Elementary School
St Clare School
Capitol Hill Elementary School
Islamic School Of Portland
West Hills Christian School
Markham Elementary School
Child'S View Montessori School
Sunstone Montessori School
Sonshine Express Preschool
West Hills Montessori School-Lake Oswego
West Hills Learning Center
Maimonides Jewish Day School
Touchstone School
Rieke Elementary School
Portland Jewish Academy
Lake Oswego Middle School
Maplewood Elementary School
St John Fisher
Forest Hills Elementary School
Hilltop Preschool & Kindergarten
Oak Creek Elementary School
West Hills Montessori School-Vermont
Gray Middle School
International Leadership Academy
High Schools (1) F
Riverdale High School
Lake Oswego Senior High School
Wilson High School
Westside Christian High School
Portland Waldorf School
Oregon Episcopal School
Milwaukie Academy Of The Arts
Milwaukie High School
New Urban High School
Lakeridge 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+)

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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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Far Southwest Area Facts

  • Far Southwest has a Livability Score of 69/100, which is considered good
  • Far Southwest crime rates are 41% lower than the Portland average
  • Cost of living in Far Southwest is 1% higher than the Portland average

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      D Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Far Southwest? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Marigold HydroPark
      Spring Garden Playground
      Spring Garden Park
      Holly Farm Park
      Burlingame Park
      Multnomah Arts Center
      Nansen Summit Park
      McNary Park

      Entertainment

      Multnomah Arts Center
      Tryon Creek Nature Center
      Griswold Stadium
      Village Glass Studio
      Hoffman Art Gallery
      Lakers Stadium
      Bellamy Studios
      Portland Puppet Museum

      Food & Drink

      The Game
      Gene's Deli
      Subway
      Bellagios Pizza
      Muchas Gracias
      Wendy's
      Taco Time
      The Old Barn

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Far Southwest? Of all people who commute, 6.8% take public transportation in Far Southwest.
      Drive to Work
      76%

      5% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      7%

      2% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      4% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Far Southwest? The cost of living in Far Southwest is 140/100 - which is 26% higher than Oregon.
      Far Southwest
      140

      40% 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 Far Southwest? Far Southwest crime rates are 4,162, which are 27% higher than Oregon
      Total Crime
      4,162 per 100k people

      79% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 25

      79% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      12%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Far Southwest? The median income in Far Southwest is $67,612 which is 27% higher than Oregon.
      Median household income
      $67,61222% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $46,60056% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      1%

      89% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Far Southwest 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 Far Southwest home prices? Far Southwest home prices are $449,300 - which is 82% higher than Oregon
      Median home value
      $449,300143% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,37044% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      54%

      15% lower than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Far Southwest have good schools? The Far Southwest graduation rate is 97% - which is 13% higher than Oregon
      High school grad. rates
      97%

      16% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      68%

      43% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      N/A User Ratings

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