Livability Score

73
/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 (14) A+
Nova Coffee
Coffee Shop
See See Motor Coffee Co.
Coffee Shop
Khora Coffeehouse
Coffee Shop
Heart
Coffee Shop
Soro Soro
Coffee Shop
Kopi South East Asian Coffee House
Coffee Shop
Temptations Cafe
Coffee Shop
Triumph Coffee
Coffee Shop
Braganza Bubble Tea
Coffee Shop
Seven Virtues Coffee
Coffee Shop
Grendel's Coffee House
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
La Luna Cafe
Coffee Shop
Crema
Coffee Shop
Cafe Today
Coffee Shop
Cafe 700
Coffee Shop
Tea Chai Té
Coffee Shop
Peet's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Happy Cup Coffee Bar
Coffee Shop
Twisted Croissant
Coffee Shop
Spielman Bagels
Coffee Shop
Portland Roasting Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Dutch Bros. Coffee
Coffee Shop
J Cafe
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (3) A+
Regal Cinemas Lloyd Center 10 & IMAX
Cinema
Trio Club
Nightclub
Doug Fir
Nightclub
Laurelhurst Theater
Cinema
Imago Theatre
Theatre Arts
Hellenic-American Cultural Center & Museum
Museum
Colonel Summers Splash Pad
Water Park
Ambridge Event Center
Theatre Arts
45 East
Nightclub
Architectural Heritage Center
Museum
CineMagic
Cinema
Nucleus Portland
Art Gallery
Moda Center
Stadium
Helium Comedy Club
Theatre Arts
Refuge
Nightclub
Bill Naito Legacy Fountain
Attraction
Aalto Lounge
Nightclub
Veterans Memorial Coliseum
Stadium
Portland Institute for Contemporary Art (PICA)
Art Gallery
Portland Fire & Rescue Historic Museum
Museum
Oregon Maritime Museum
Museum
Avalon Theatre
Cinema
The Whiskey Bar
Nightclub
Portland Walking Tours
Attraction
Oregon Nikkei Legacy Center
Museum
Food and Drink (29) A+
Blue Diamond Bar & Grill
Bar
Big Town Hero
Fast Food
Voodoo Doughnut
Fast Food
Level Beer Level 3
Bar
Nacho's House
Fast Food
Sandy Hut
Bar
Culmination Brewing
Bar
Arrosto
Fast Food
Sammich
Fast Food
Chandelier
Bar
Dream Cakes
Sweets
One Drop Bottle Shop
Alcohol
Jade Lounge
Bar
Church
Bar
Hungry Tiger
Bar
Missionary Chocolates
Sweets
Thai Champa
Fast Food
Jamba
Fast Food
Stammtisch
Bar
Paydirt
Bar
Chicken Connection
Fast Food
Strum
Bar
Portland Style Cheesecake & Dessert Co.
Sweets
Auntie Anne's
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Fitness (4) A+
The Circuit
Gym
The Children's Gym
Gym
Senior/Disabled Citizens Recreation
Community Centre
Norse Hall
Community Centre
Alma Education & Movement Space
Community Centre
Pure Barre
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
Yoga Bhoga
Gym
CorePower Yoga
Gym
The Evergreen
Community Centre
Hinson Baptist Church Annex
Community Centre
TFW - Training for Warriors
Gym
LeftBank Annex
Community Centre
Portland Indoor Soccer
Gym
The Green Microgym-Belmont
Gym
Laurelhurst Studio Community Center
Community Centre
Northeast Community Center
Community Centre
Open Signal
Community Centre
Matt Dishman Community Center
Community Centre
SomaSpace
Community Centre
24 Hour Fitness Super Sport
Gym
The Paulist Center
Community Centre
Carvlin Hall
Community Centre
World Trade Center Conference Center
Community Centre
Flying Tortoise Academy
Gym
Groceries (7) A+
Voodoo Doughnut
Bakery
Providore Fine Foods
Grocery Store
The Pie Spot
Bakery
Tails And Trotters
Butcher
Franz
Bakery
Pix Patisserie / Bar Vivant
Bakery
Cultured Kindness
Cheese
Sweetpea
Bakery
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Fred Meyer
Grocery Store
Market of Choice
Grocery Store
Coco Donuts
Bakery
Sheridan Fruit Company
Grocery Store
New Seasons Market
Grocery Store
Gluten Free Gem
Bakery
Farina Bakery
Bakery
Grand Central
Bakery
H Mart
Grocery Store
Saint Cupcake
Bakery
Safeway
Grocery Store
Gluten Free Gem
Bakery
Ahara Rasa Ghee Company
Bakery
Alessio
Bakery
Chuck's Market
Grocery Store
Parks (7) A+
Buckman Field
Park
Holladay Park
Park
MetroKids Playground
Playground
Washington Monroe Property
Park
Oregon Park
Park
Oregon Convention Center Plaza
Park
Colonel Summers Park
Park
Vera Katz Eastbank Esplanade
Park
Laurelhurst Park
Park
Sunnyside School Park
Park
Coe Circle
Park
Governor Tom McCall Waterfront Park
Park
Ladd Circle
Park
Grant Park
Park
Sewallcrest Park
Park
Printing Press Park
Park
Mill Ends Park
Park
Klickitat Mall
Park
Lillis-Albina Park
Park
Irving Park
Park
North Park Blocks
Park
Dawson Park
Park
O'Bryant Square
Park
Governor Tom McCall Waterfront Park
Park
Piccolo Park
Park
Shops (38) A+
Airlink
Electronics
Halo Salon
Hairdresser
Future Dreams Books
Books
The Whole 9 Yards
Fabric
Entrust Hair
Hairdresser
Kerr Thrift Shop
Gift Shop
Plaid Pantry
Convenience Store
Heritage Barbershop
Hairdresser
Citybikes Repair Shop
Bicycle
Meat for Cats and Dogs
Pets
Project Object
Houseware
Leeward
Clothing
Union Market & Deli
Convenience Store
Ceremony
Hairdresser
Enhance Salon
Hairdresser
Made You Look
Toys
Bedizen
Clothing
Hippo Hardware & Trading Company
Home Improvement
Green
Hairdresser
De Stijl
Hairdresser
Lille
Clothing
Trend Shoes
Shoes
LensCrafters
Optician
Solarex Sunglasses
Optician
Treasure Island
Fashion
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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, 16.9% take public transportation in Kerns.
Public Transit Stops (45)
Stops & Stations A+
Northeast Sandy & 18th
Bus Stop
Northeast Sandy & 18th
Bus Stop
Northeast Sandy & Flanders
Bus Stop
Northeast Sandy & 20th
Bus Stop
Northeast Sandy & 16th
Bus Stop
Northeast 16th & Sandy
Bus Stop
East Burnside & Northeast 18th
Bus Stop
Northeast Sandy & 14th
Bus Stop
East Burnside & Southeast 17th
Bus Stop
East Burnside & Northeast 20th
Bus Stop
East Burnside & Southeast 20th
Bus Stop
Northeast 12th & Irving
Bus Stop
Northeast 12th & Glisan
Bus Stop
Northeast Glisan & 24th
Bus Stop
Northeast Glisan & 24th
Bus Stop
Northeast Sandy & 24th
Bus Stop
Northeast Sandy & 24th
Bus Stop
Northeast Couch & 12th
Bus Stop
Northeast Multnomah & 19th
Bus Stop
Northeast Multnomah & 16th
Bus Stop
Northeast 13th & Holladay
Bus Stop
Northeast 12th & Sandy
Bus Stop
Northeast 12th & Couch
Bus Stop
Northeast Multnomah & 16th
Bus Stop
Boltbus
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
16.9% A-
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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 D-

The cost of living in Kerns is 152/100 - which is 37% 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

Kerns crime rates are 7,680 per 100k, which is 134% higher than Oregon
Property Crime
6,865 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
815 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 C-

The median income in Kerns is $50,693 - which is 5% lower than Oregon.
Med. Household Income
$50,693 F
Unemployment Rate
7.2% 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 (2)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Wagner Dental Care
Dentist
Timber Dental East Burnside
Dentist
ZoomCare
Clinic
Open Gate
Doctor
Dermatology Professionals
Doctor
Children’s Community Clinic
Clinic
Gentle Dental
Dentist
Seven Star Acupuncture & Apothecary
Doctor
ZoomCare Lloyd District Super
Clinic
Laurelwood Dental
Dentist
Portland Fire & Rescue
Fire Station
NE Dental Associates
Dentist
Lloyd Center Compounding Pharmacy
Pharmacy
East Bank Chiropractic
Doctor
Fred Meyer Pharmacy
Pharmacy
ZOOM+Specialists
Doctor
Metro Foot Clinic
Clinic
Alvis Chiropractic
Doctor
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Broadway Physical Therapy & Sports Rehabilitation
Doctor
Legacy Research and Technology Center
Clinic
Willamette Dental Group
Dentist
Cascade Chiropractic
Doctor
Blodgett Dental Care
Dentist
A Balanced Life
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 B

Kerns home prices are $561,086 - which is 127% higher than Oregon
Home Price
$561,086 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
52% A+
Home Affordability
11.1x (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 Kerns graduation rate is 96% - which is 12% higher than Oregon
School Test Scores
49% F
High School Grad. Rates
96% A+
Elementary Schools (2) A
Le Monde French Immersion Public Charter School
Da Vinci Middle School
Buckman Elementary School
Pacific Crest Community School
Irvington Elementary School
Beverly Cleary School
Sunnyside Environmental School
Harriet Tubman Middle School
Laurelhurst Elementary School
The Madeleine Elementary School
Abernethy Elementary School
Hosford Middle School
Emerson School
Alameda Elementary School
Venn Academy
The Portland Montessori School
Bridges Middle School
Sabin Elementary School
St James Child Development Center
Glencoe Elementary School
Boise-Eliot Elementary School
Northwest Academy
Richmond Elementary School
The International School
Cathedral School
High Schools (2) A
Benson Polytechnic High School
Pacific Crest Community School
Grant High School
Oregon Outreach
Yourth Progress Learning Center
St Marys Academy
Northwest Academy
Cleveland High School
Portland Chinese School
Lincoln High School
Metropolitan Learning Center
Alliance High School
Franklin High School
Jefferson High School
Rosemary Anderson High School/Portland Oic
Trillium
Madison High School
Mt Scott Park Center For Learning
Naya Early College Academy
Columbia Christian Schools
De La Salle North Catholic 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 B+

Kerns has an overall rating of 75% from 1 reviews.
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User Surveys (1)
From AreaVibes B+
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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 Kerns? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Buckman Field
      Holladay Park
      MetroKids Playground
      Washington Monroe Property
      Oregon Park
      Oregon Convention Center Plaza
      Colonel Summers Park
      Vera Katz Eastbank Esplanade

      Entertainment

      Regal Cinemas Lloyd Center 10 & IMAX
      Trio Club
      Doug Fir
      Laurelhurst Theater
      Imago Theatre
      Hellenic-American Cultural Center & Museum
      Colonel Summers Splash Pad
      Ambridge Event Center

      Food & Drink

      Blue Diamond Bar & Grill
      Big Town Hero
      Voodoo Doughnut
      Level Beer Level 3
      Nacho's House
      Sandy Hut
      Culmination Brewing
      Arrosto

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Kerns? Of all people who commute, 16.9% take public transportation in Kerns.
      Drive to Work
      39%

      32% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      17%

      12% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      17%

      13% higher than the US average

      D- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Kerns? The cost of living in Kerns is 152/100 - which is 37% higher than Oregon.
      Kerns
      152

      52% 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 Kerns? Kerns crime rates are 7,680, which are 134% higher than Oregon
      Total Crime
      7,680 per 100k people

      230% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 14

      230% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      12%

      Year over year crime is up

      C- Employment

      What is the median income in Kerns? The median income in Kerns is $50,693 which is 5% lower than Oregon.
      Median household income
      $50,6938% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $39,95034% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      7%

      54% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Kerns 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

      B Housing

      What are Kerns home prices? Kerns home prices are $561,086 - which is 127% higher than Oregon
      Median home value
      $561,086204% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,32239% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      22%

      65% lower than the US average

      A Schools

      Does Kerns have good schools? The Kerns graduation rate is 96% - which is 12% higher than Oregon
      High school grad. rates
      96%

      16% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      49%

      2% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      B+ User Ratings

      Is Kerns a good place to live? Kerns has an overall rating of 75% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      75%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      75%

      1 total surveys

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