PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — If you’re wondering where you should live in Portland, a new report found the best places to live in the city.
To create the list, Niche, a rankings and review site, used public data sources including the U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The website also looked at reviews and survey responses “to help you understand what a place is really like.”
Below, you will find the top five places to live in Portland.
#5. Northwest District
“Living in Northwest District offers residents a dense urban feel and most residents rent their homes,” Niche reported. “In Northwest District, there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Northwest District and residents tend to be liberal.”
- Population: 22,106
- Median home value: $617,531
- Median rent: $1,409
- Median household income: $90,072
- Crime and safety: C+
- Diversity: B+
#4. Bethany
“Living in Bethany offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Bethany there are a lot of parks,” Niche said. “Many families live in Bethany and residents tend to have moderate political views.”
- Population: 26,501
- Median home value: $557,300
- Median rent: $1,682
- Median household income: $135,800
- Diversity: A+
- Jobs: A-
- Location: Washington County, north of Hwy 26 near Beaverton and four miles northwest of Cedar Mill, within Portland metro area.
#3. Arlington Heights
Arlington Heights, Niche said, offers residents an urban-suburban mix feel and most residents own their homes. People can find a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops and parks.
The website says that many young professionals live in the area, and residents tend to have moderate political views.
- Population: 2,953
- Median home value: $718,756
- Median rent: $1,669
- Median household income: $150,904
- Crime and safety: B+
- Diversity: A+
- Location: Portland Japanese Garden area and Washington Park.
#2. Eastmoreland
The neighborhood is a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their home, according to Niche.
“Many families and young professionals live in Eastmoreland, and residents tend to be liberal,” the website added.
- Population: 6,700
- Median home value: $696,626
- Median rent: $1,659
- Median household income: $152,731
- Crime and safety: B+
- Diversity: B
- Location: Southeast Portland
#1. Healy Heights
The report says the area is a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. According to Niche, many families live in the neighborhood, and residents tend to be liberal.
- Population: 1,182
- Median home value: $862,100
- Median rent: $1,897
- Median household income: $220,357
- Crime and safety: A+
- Diversity: C+
- Location: West Hills of southwest Portland
For the full list, click here.