Portland is a very diverse city that sports a great metropolitan drive while maintaining a distinct community focus. It is classically a “connoisseur” hotbed – no matter what you are into, whether it be coffee, wine, hiking, art or technology, you will find a thriving community centered around that interest.

Portland’s different community’s (95 recognized) all contribute to it’s Northwest allure and charm. People that move to Portland fall in love, and well, stay. It’s wide array of activities within the city limits as well as it’s close proximity to ocean beaches, mountain peaks and the lush Columbia Gorge make it a year round delight.

There are many different types of homes in Portland, ranging from classic “Old PDX” foursquare and craftsman style to beautiful, low-slung bungalow to mid-century modern. Different neighborhoods typically showcase a certain combination of home styles – depending on the average year of construction in that area.  See our blog post about Portland’s home styles for more detailed information!

Below is a list of resources that will help you navigate your way through the labyrinth of Portland’s neighborhoods, and decide which one might suit you best! From there, we will be delighted to step in and help you determine what your goals really are, and how purchasing a home in one of Portland’s wonderful neighborhoods will help you accomplish those goals!

List of Portland, OR Neighborhoods - this will take you to Wikipedia’s page listing all of Portland’s neighborhoods, and how they break down. There are plenty of links, facts and maps to help you make sense of it all!

Citywide Neighborhood Maps – official Portland neighborhood boundaries color-coded for ease of use!

Portland’s Walk Score – this is a fantastic website that will allow you to browse by neighborhood or address and see what the “walk score” is – helping you determine if the nearby activities and amenities are suited to your lifestyle!

Portland Maps – this is a very useful resource for uncovering information about a property you are interested in – you can find everything from tax, permit and zoning information to who the current owner is and when they purchased.

Tri-Met – public transportation in Portland is great – see if there is a route nearby that works for you!

Neighborhood Notes – a fun and informative blog on all things Portland.

Portland City Search – a great search engine to help you discover the hot spots and what people are saying about them!