Livability Score

71
/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 (11) A+
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Red Robe Tea House & Cafe
Coffee Shop
Floyd's Coffee Shop
Coffee Shop
Tower of Cosmic Reflections (Tao of Tea)
Coffee Shop
Monte Rossa Caffe
Coffee Shop
Deadstock Coffee
Coffee Shop
Bubble Tea Espresso
Coffee Shop
Fuse
Coffee Shop
Pints Everyday Cafe
Coffee Shop
Coffee Works by p:ear
Coffee Shop
Sisters of the Road
Coffee Shop
Stumptown Coffee Roasters
Coffee Shop
Foxy Coffee Company
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Tin Man
Coffee Shop
Arthouse Cafe
Coffee Shop
Oak Street Coffee
Coffee Shop
Spella Caffè
Coffee Shop
Barista
Coffee Shop
Courier Coffee Roasters
Coffee Shop
Lotus & Bean
Coffee Shop
Java Man
Coffee Shop
Broobee
Coffee Shop
Sharif's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (19) A+
CC Slaughters
Nightclub
Portland Walking Tours
Attraction
Oregon Nikkei Legacy Center
Museum
Darcelle XV
Theatre Arts
Portland Chinatown Museum
Museum
Barrel Room
Nightclub
Dirty NightLife
Nightclub
The Whiskey Bar
Nightclub
Shake
Nightclub
Goldsmith Blocks
Art Gallery
Dante's
Nightclub
Fifth Avenue Lounge
Nightclub
Omni Gallery
Art Gallery
Roseland Theater
Theatre Arts
Portland Fire & Rescue Historic Museum
Museum
Star Theater Portland
Theatre Arts
The Embers Avenue
Nightclub
Bill Naito Legacy Fountain
Attraction
Brody Theater
Theatre Arts
Augen Gallery
Art Gallery
Oregon Jewish Museum
Museum
Adams and Ollman
Art Gallery
Nation Tours
Attraction
Oregon Maritime Museum
Museum
Kasa
Nightclub
Food and Drink (30) A+
Kasbah Moroccan Cafe
Fast Food
Suavecito Bar & Grill
Bar
Freddie Browns Deli
Deli
Aprisa
Fast Food
Rainbow Room
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Dixie Tavern
Bar
Mingle Lounge
Bar
Maxwell
Bar
Tube
Bar
Charlie's Deli
Fast Food
Lonesome's Pizza
Fast Food
Bar Fifteen
Bar
5 Star Food
Fast Food
Voodoo Doughnut
Fast Food
Voodoo Doughnut
Sweets
Tryst
Bar
Shanghai Tunnel
Bar
Ground Kontrol Arcade
Bar
Davis Street Tavern
Bar
District
Bar
Valentine's
Bar
Paraiso Mexican Food
Fast Food
Taco Land
Fast Food
Pints Brewing Company
Bar
Fitness (0) A+
Yoga Pearl
Gym
Urban Studio
Community Centre
The Cleaners
Community Centre
24 Hour Fitness
Gym
Adrianna Hill Grand Ballroom
Community Centre
Elysian Ballroom
Community Centre
World Trade Center Conference Center
Community Centre
Firebrand
Gym
Pure Barre
Gym
West End Theater
Community Centre
LeftBank Annex
Community Centre
Eliot Center
Community Centre
LA Fitness
Gym
The Evergreen
Community Centre
24 Hour Fitness
Gym
Norse Hall
Community Centre
Anarres Infoshop & Community Space
Community Centre
StretchLab
Gym
CorePower Yoga
Gym
Portland Indoor Soccer
Gym
Senior/Disabled Citizens Recreation
Community Centre
TFW - Training for Warriors
Gym
The John & Marlis Carson Center
Community Centre
Alma Education & Movement Space
Community Centre
The United Methodist Church Center
Community Centre
Groceries (0) A+
Bowery Bagels
Bakery
World Foods
Grocery Store
Pearl Bakery
Bakery
Mother's Bistro's Bakery
Bakery
Nola Doughnuts
Bakery
St. Honoré Boulangerie
Bakery
Sweet Coco G
Bakery
Great Harvest
Bakery
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Einstein Bros. Bagels
Bakery
Lovejoy Bakers
Bakery
Sheridan Fruit Company
Grocery Store
Basics Market
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Little Red's Bakeshop
Bakery
Gluten Free Gem
Bakery
Safeway
Grocery Store
Gluten Free Gem
Bakery
Franz
Bakery
Fred Meyer
Grocery Store
Green Zebra Grocery
Grocery Store
Sweetpea
Bakery
Cultured Kindness
Cheese
Market of Choice
Grocery Store
Ken's Artisan Bakery
Bakery
Parks (1) A+
North Park Blocks
Park
Governor Tom McCall Waterfront Park
Park
O'Bryant Square
Park
Vera Katz Eastbank Esplanade
Park
Printing Press Park
Park
Jamison Square
Park
Mill Ends Park
Park
Tanner Springs Park
Park
Oregon Convention Center Plaza
Park
MetroKids Playground
Playground
Plaza Blocks
Park
Glisan 14
Park
The Fields Neighborhood Park
Park
Terry Schrunk Plaza
Park
Portland Firefighters Park
Park
Governor Tom McCall Waterfront Park
Park
Keller Fountain Park
Park
Couch Park
Park
Couch Park Playground
Playground
South Park Blocks
Park
Pettygrove Park
Park
Holladay Park
Park
Buckman Field
Park
Washington Monroe Property
Park
Lillis-Albina Park
Park
Shops (18) A+
Cycle Portland
Bicycle
Index
Shoes
Chinatown Convenience Store
Convenience Store
Old Town Grocery
Convenience Store
Hoodoo Antiques
Furniture
Floating World Comics
Books
Studio Milano
Hairdresser
Bella Pearl Salon
Hairdresser
Bridgetown Barber Society
Hairdresser
Compound
Clothing
Upper Playground
Clothing
Hello From Portland
Gift Shop
220 Salon
Hairdresser
Chevron
Convenience Store
Moxie
Hairdresser
The Natural Nails
Beauty
Jessica Helgerson
Interior Decoration
McCormick Pier Grocery & Deli
Convenience Store
Waterfront Bicycles
Bicycle
Helen's Market
Convenience Store
Lucas
Hairdresser
C.C. Oregon Made
Gift Shop
Classic Collection Hats
Clothing
Geranium Lake
Florist
4th & Oak Market
Convenience Store
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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, 34.1% take public transportation in Old Town-Chinatown.
Public Transit Stops (27)
Stops & Stations A+
Northwest Everett & 2nd
Bus Stop
Old Town/Chinatown
Transit Station
West Burnside & Southwest 2nd
Bus Stop
West Burnside & Burnside Bridge
Bus Stop
Northwest Naito Parkway & Couch
Bus Stop
Skidmore Fountain
Transit Station
Northwest 5th & Davis
Bus Stop
NW 5th & Couch
Transit Station
Northwest Everett & 5th
Bus Stop
Northwest Glisan & 3rd
Bus Stop
West Burnside & Southwest 5th
Bus Stop
NW 6th & Davis
Transit Station
West Burnside & Northwest 5th
Bus Stop
600 Block Northwest Naito Parkway
Bus Stop
Northwest 6th & Flanders
Bus Stop
Union Station/NW 5th & Glisan
Transit Station
Southwest 6th & West Burnside
Bus Stop
Southwest 5th & Pine
Bus Stop
600 Block Northwest Naito Parkway
Bus Stop
West Burnside & Southwest 6th
Bus Stop
Northwest Everett & Broadway
Bus Stop
Union Station/NW 6th & Hoyt
Transit Station
Southwest Broadway & West Burnside
Bus Stop
SW 5th & Oak
Transit Station
Northwest 5th & Hoyt
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
34.1% 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 A-

The cost of living in Old Town-Chinatown is 131/100 - which is 18% higher than Oregon.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. C-
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

Old Town-Chinatown crime rates are 9,514 per 100k, which is 190% higher than Oregon
Property Crime
8,504 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
1,010 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 F

The median income in Old Town-Chinatown is $20,650 - which is 61% lower than Oregon.
Med. Household Income
$20,650 F
Unemployment Rate
6.5% 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 (4)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Old Town Precinct
Police
Portland Fire & Rescue
Fire Station
Five Pines Dental
Dentist
Old Town Clinic
Clinic
Multnomah County STD Clinic
Clinic
Multnomah County Health Department
Clinic
Sundberg Dental
Dentist
Central Drugs
Pharmacy
Downtown Community Public Safety Office
Police
Pearl District Dental
Dentist
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Smile Direct Club
Dentist
Pearl Health Center
Doctor
Allergy Clinic
Doctor
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Rebound Clinic
Clinic
ZoomCare
Clinic
ZoomCare
Clinic
Pearl Women's Center
Doctor
ZoomCare Lloyd District Super
Clinic
Gentle Dental
Dentist
Legacy Research and Technology Center
Clinic
Care Essentials
Clinic
Optima Dental
Dentist
Weissman Dental
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 B

Old Town-Chinatown home prices are $418,750 - which is 69% higher than Oregon
Home Price
$418,750 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
68% A+
Home Affordability
20.3x (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 B

The Old Town-Chinatown graduation rate is 88% - which is 3% higher than Oregon
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
88% B
Elementary Schools (0) D-
Emerson School
Cathedral School
Northwest Academy
St James Child Development Center
Harriet Tubman Middle School
Metropolitan Learning Center
Childpeace Montessori School
Portland Chinese School
Buckman Elementary School
The International School
Le Monde French Immersion Public Charter School
Irvington Elementary School
Da Vinci Middle School
Boise-Eliot Elementary School
Ainsworth Elementary School
Cedarwood Waldorf School
Abernethy Elementary School
Chapman Elementary School
Pacific Crest Community School
Self Enhancement Inc/Sei Academy
Class Academy
The Madeleine Elementary School
Hosford Middle School
Beverly Cleary School
Sunnyside Environmental School
High Schools (0) D-
Northwest Academy
Lincoln High School
St Marys Academy
Benson Polytechnic High School
Metropolitan Learning Center
Portland Chinese School
Pacific Crest Community School
Oregon Outreach
Yourth Progress Learning Center
Grant High School
Cleveland High School
Jefferson High School
Rosemary Anderson High School/Portland Oic
Trillium
Alliance High School
Wilson High School
Franklin High School
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+)

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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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Old Town-Chinatown Area Facts

  • Old Town-Chinatown has a Livability Score of 71/100, which is considered excellent
  • Old Town-Chinatown crime rates are 34% higher than the Portland average
  • Cost of living in Old Town-Chinatown is 5% lower than the Portland average
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Old Town-Chinatown? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      North Park Blocks
      Governor Tom McCall Waterfront Park
      O'Bryant Square
      Vera Katz Eastbank Esplanade
      Printing Press Park
      Jamison Square
      Mill Ends Park
      Tanner Springs Park

      Entertainment

      CC Slaughters
      Portland Walking Tours
      Oregon Nikkei Legacy Center
      Darcelle XV
      Portland Chinatown Museum
      Barrel Room
      Dirty NightLife
      The Whiskey Bar

      Food & Drink

      Kasbah Moroccan Cafe
      Suavecito Bar & Grill
      Freddie Browns Deli
      Aprisa
      Rainbow Room
      Subway
      Dixie Tavern
      Mingle Lounge

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Old Town-Chinatown? Of all people who commute, 34.1% take public transportation in Old Town-Chinatown.
      Drive to Work
      19%

      52% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      34%

      30% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      25%

      21% higher than the US average

      A- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Old Town-Chinatown? The cost of living in Old Town-Chinatown is 131/100 - which is 18% higher than Oregon.
      Old Town-Chinatown
      131

      31% 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 Old Town-Chinatown? Old Town-Chinatown crime rates are 9,514, which are 190% higher than Oregon
      Total Crime
      9,514 per 100k people

      309% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 11

      309% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      12%

      Year over year crime is up

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Old Town-Chinatown? The median income in Old Town-Chinatown is $20,650 which is 61% lower than Oregon.
      Median household income
      $20,65063% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $27,6007% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      6%

      39% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Old Town-Chinatown 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 Old Town-Chinatown home prices? Old Town-Chinatown home prices are $418,750 - which is 69% higher than Oregon
      Median home value
      $418,750127% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $81015% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      22%

      65% lower than the US average

      B Schools

      Does Old Town-Chinatown have good schools? The Old Town-Chinatown graduation rate is 88% - which is 3% higher than Oregon
      High school grad. rates
      88%

      6% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      ?

      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

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