Livability Score

78
/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 (6) A+
Space Monkey Coffee
Coffee Shop
Tea & Tea
Coffee Shop
Sandino Coffee Roasters
Coffee Shop
Dutch Bros. Coffee
Coffee Shop
Pieper Cafe
Coffee Shop
Pep Up Coffee
Coffee Shop
Royaltea
Coffee Shop
Cozmic Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Heart Coffee
Coffee Shop
Bella's Italian Bakery
Coffee Shop
Black Rock
Coffee Shop
Refuge Coffee Shop
Coffee Shop
Abundancia Coffee
Coffee Shop
Ding Tea
Coffee Shop
Favela Brazilian Cafe
Coffee Shop
Bambu
Coffee Shop
Bambu Desserts and Drinks
Coffee Shop
Mehri’s Bakery & Cafe
Coffee Shop
Speedboat Coffee Shop
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Papaccino's
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Keeper Coffee
Coffee Shop
Coffee Beer
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) B
Performance Works NorthWest
Theatre Arts
Bob White Theatre
Theatre Arts
Century 16
Cinema
Walker Stadium
Stadium
DV8
Nightclub
King Pins
Bowling Alley
McGuire Auditorium
Theatre Arts
Studio One Theaters
Cinema
Cerf Amphitheatre
Theatre Arts
Kaul Auditorium
Theatre Arts
Crystal Springs Rhododendron Gardens
Attraction
Mt. Tabor Amphitheatre
Theatre Arts
Drawing Studio
Theatre Arts
Oregon Theater
Cinema
Defunkt Theatre
Theatre Arts
Academy Theater
Cinema
Hawthorne Theatre
Theatre Arts
Bagdad
Cinema
Echo Theater
Theatre Arts
Sckavone Stadium
Stadium
Clinton Street Theater
Cinema
The Venue Gentleman's Club
Nightclub
Club 205 Tavern
Nightclub
Moreland Theater
Cinema
Chapel Theatre
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (10) A+
Old Gilbert Road Tavern
Bar
Barrio Bar
Bar
Red's
Bar
Putters Bar & Grill
Bar
Mt Scott Pub
Bar
Foster Gardens Tavern
Bar
Andys Bar
Bar
Spot 79
Bar
5 and Dime
Bar
Da Hui
Bar
Starday
Bar
Shimmers
Bar
NWIPA
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Birrieria PDX 82nd
Fast Food
Shamrock Bar & Grill
Bar
Don Pedro
Fast Food
82nd Street Bar & Grill
Bar
Lions Eye
Bar
Double Up Bar
Bar
Bar Maven
Bar
Gyro House
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Sprinkle Divine
Sweets
Fitness (5) A+
Mount Scott Community Center
Community Centre
Community Food Pantry
Community Centre
Foster Meeting Hall
Community Centre
PDX Fitness Zone
Gym
SE Works Harold Place
Community Centre
LA Fitness
Gym
Foster Fitness Center
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Woodstock Community Center
Community Centre
Holy Family Gym
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Bleeding Hearts Kettlebell Club
Gym
Loprinzi's Gym
Gym
Community Music Center
Community Centre
Tabor Space
Community Centre
Mount Tabor Annex
Community Centre
24 Hour Fitness
Gym
Müv Fitness
Gym
Snap Fitness
Gym
Crunch Fitness
Gym
Rivet Athletic Club
Gym
Snap Fitness
Gym
Milwaukie Community Center
Community Centre
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Gym
The Green Microgym-Belmont
Gym
Groceries (3) A+
SF Supermarket
Grocery Store
Henry Higgins Boiled Bagels
Bakery
Bread & Roses Market
Grocery Store
K & B Bakery
Bakery
Overseas Taste
Butcher
Hing Ming Market & Restaurant
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Yesenia's Market
Grocery Store
Grocery Outlet
Grocery Store
WinCo Foods
Grocery Store
An Xuyen Bakery
Bakery
Mei Sum Bakery
Bakery
Live Fish Market
Seafood
Safeway
Grocery Store
New Seasons Market
Grocery Store
Grand Central Bakery
Bakery
Portland Fish Market
Seafood
Fubonn Supermarket
Grocery Store
ABC Produce
Grocery Store
Longs Seafood Market
Seafood
Chang Fa Supermarket
Grocery Store
Tin Seng Trading
Grocery Store
King's Bakery
Bakery
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
82 Seafood Co
Seafood
Parks (3) A+
Mount Scott Park
Park
Arleta Triangle
Park
Firland Parkway
Park
Laurelwood Park
Park
Kern Park
Park
Essex Park
Park
Brentwood Park
Park
Lents Park
Park
Woodstock Park
Park
Glenwood Park
Park
Flavel Park
Park
Mill Lents Park
Park
Malden Court Community Orchard
Park
Harney Park
Park
Bloomington Park
Park
Hazeltine Park
Park
Clinton Park
Park
Creston Park
Park
Johnson Creek Property
Park
Save the Giants Park
Park
Errol Heights Park
Park
Ed Benedict Park
Park
Berkeley Park
Park
Ivon Street Park
Park
Harrison Park
Park
Shops (16) A+
Backpedal Cycleworks
Bicycle
Shell
Convenience Store
Everyday Food Mart
Convenience Store
Discount Mini Mart
Convenience Store
Hair Studio One
Hairdresser
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Stop N Save
Convenience Store
EuroClassic Furniture
Furniture
Lucy's Hair Salon
Hairdresser
Hair 4 You
Hairdresser
Plaid Pantry
Convenience Store
Kaitlyn's Gift Shop Center
Gift Shop
Pretty & Cute Cosmetics
Beauty
Cali Saigon Mall
Mall
Hammer and Jacks
Toys
Ngọc Vĩ Jewelers
Fashion
Nails Perfection
Beauty
Harbor Freight Tools
Home Improvement
CT Renovation Supply
Home Improvement
Al's Shoes & Boots
Shoes
Cobbler Bill’s
Shoes
Prestige Flowers
Florist
Dale Brothers Barber and Style Shop
Hairdresser
Ginger Salon
Hairdresser
Standard TV & Appliance
Electronics
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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, 15.4% take public transportation in Mount Scott.
Public Transit Stops (39)
Stops & Stations A+
Southeast Harold & 72nd
Bus Stop
Southeast Harold & 72nd
Bus Stop
Southeast Harold & 69th
Bus Stop
Southeast Harold & 69th
Bus Stop
Southeast Harold & 74th
Bus Stop
Southeast Harold & 74th
Bus Stop
Southeast Harold & 67th
Bus Stop
Southeast Harold & 67th
Bus Stop
Southeast Foster & 72nd
Bus Stop
Southeast Foster & 72nd
Bus Stop
Southeast Harold & 65th
Bus Stop
Southeast Foster & 77th
Bus Stop
Southeast Harold & 64th
Bus Stop
Southeast Foster & 78th
Bus Stop
Southeast Foster & 67th
Bus Stop
Southeast Harold & 79th
Bus Stop
Southeast 79th & Harold
Bus Stop
Southeast Foster & 67th
Bus Stop
Southeast Harold & 62nd
Bus Stop
Southeast Harold & 62nd
Bus Stop
Southeast Holgate & 72nd
Bus Stop
Southeast Holgate & 70th
Bus Stop
Southeast Holgate & 70th
Bus Stop
Southeast Holgate & 72nd
Bus Stop
Southeast Holgate & 67th
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
15.4% 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 Mount Scott is 133/100 - which is 20% 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

Mount Scott crime rates are 8,620 per 100k, which is 163% higher than Oregon
Property Crime
7,705 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
915 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 Mount Scott is $77,163 - which is 45% higher than Oregon.
Med. Household Income
$77,163 B+
Unemployment Rate
3.1% B
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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 (1)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
TenderCare Dental
Dentist
Pharmacy.com
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Eastport Plaza Dental
Dentist
Accident & Wellness
Doctor
Providence Medical Group
Clinic
PDX Dental Care
Dentist
Willamette Dental Group
Dentist
Walmart Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Nappy Lam DDS
Dentist
Willamette Dental Group
Dentist
Asian Health & Service Center
Clinic
Powell Dental
Dentist
Mercy and Wisdom Community Health Clinic
Clinic
Portland Fire & Rescue
Fire Station
Geriatric Dental Group
Dentist
Portland Fire & Rescue
Fire Station
Dr. Jonathan Roxas DDS
Dentist
Atlas Dental
Dentist
Western Health
Clinic
Woodstock Natural Health Clinic
Doctor
Woodstock Dentistry
Dentist
Elite Acupuncture Center
Doctor
Essential Hypnotherapy
Doctor
Bush Street Wellness 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 A+

Mount Scott home prices are $383,973 - which is 55% higher than Oregon
Home Price
$383,973 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
32% A+
Home Affordability
5x (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 C-

The Mount Scott graduation rate is 79% - which is 8% lower than Oregon
School Test Scores
46% F
High School Grad. Rates
79% D+
Elementary Schools (1) B-
Arleta Elementary School
Marysville Elementary School
Woodmere Elementary School
Lane Middle School
Woodstock Elementary School
Whitman Elementary School
Kelly Elementary School
Lent Elementary School
Creston Elementary School
Lewis Elementary School
Whole Child Montessori Center
Atkinson Elementary School
St Ignatius School
Bridger Elementary School
Grace Lutheran School
Slavic Christian Academy
Earl Boyles Elementary
Puddletown School
Duniway Elementary School
Ron Russell Middle School
Richmond Elementary School
Grout Elementary School
Happy Day Christian Child Care
Tucker Maxon School
Portland Arthur Academy Charter School
High Schools (1) F
Mt Scott Park Center For Learning
Portland Youthbuilders
Franklin High School
Portland Adventist Academy
Cleveland High School
Yourth Progress Learning Center
Columbia Christian Schools
La Salle Catholic College Preparatory
Clackamas Middle College
Portland Waldorf School
Pacific Crest Community School
Milwaukie High School
Milwaukie Academy Of The Arts
David Douglas High School
Clackamas Web Academy
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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+

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User Surveys (1)
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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Mount Scott Area Facts

  • Mount Scott has a Livability Score of 78/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Mount Scott crime rates are 22% higher than the Portland average
  • Cost of living in Mount Scott is 4% lower than the Portland average

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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Mount Scott Park
      Arleta Triangle
      Firland Parkway
      Laurelwood Park
      Kern Park
      Essex Park
      Brentwood Park
      Lents Park

      Entertainment

      Performance Works NorthWest
      Bob White Theatre
      Century 16
      Walker Stadium
      DV8
      King Pins
      McGuire Auditorium
      Studio One Theaters

      Food & Drink

      Old Gilbert Road Tavern
      Barrio Bar
      Red's
      Putters Bar & Grill
      Mt Scott Pub
      Foster Gardens Tavern
      Andys Bar
      Spot 79

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Mount Scott? Of all people who commute, 15.4% take public transportation in Mount Scott.
      Drive to Work
      57%

      14% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      15%

      11% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      2% lower than the US average

      D Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Mount Scott? The cost of living in Mount Scott is 133/100 - which is 20% higher than Oregon.
      Mount Scott
      133

      33% 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 Mount Scott? Mount Scott crime rates are 8,620, which are 163% higher than Oregon
      Total Crime
      8,620 per 100k people

      271% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 12

      271% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      12%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Mount Scott? The median income in Mount Scott is $77,163 which is 45% higher than Oregon.
      Median household income
      $77,16339% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $34,56416% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      34% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Mount Scott 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 Mount Scott home prices? Mount Scott home prices are $383,973 - which is 55% higher than Oregon
      Median home value
      $383,973108% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,40448% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      68%

      7% higher than the US average

      C- Schools

      Does Mount Scott have good schools? The Mount Scott graduation rate is 79% - which is 8% lower than Oregon
      High school grad. rates
      79%

      5% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      46%

      5% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Mount Scott a good place to live? Mount Scott has an overall rating of 100% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      100%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      100%

      1 total surveys

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