Our guide to PDX neighborhoods and housing

PDX Parent Jan 2021

Get an in-depth look at neighborhoods from across the quadrants. You'll find family-friendly places to live, eat and play; walk, bike and transit scores; housing costs and much, much more.

Affordable Neighborhoods in Portland

Despite high interest rates, there are still affordable neighborhoods in Portland.

Education Guide

Find schools, childcare, after-school activities and enrichment programs in our Education Guide.

Crushing on Kenton

This North Portland neighborhood has everything a family could ask for — parks, a library and restaurants galore.

Neighborhood We Love : The Historic Alphabet District

Window shop northwest’s Alphabet District. Families say it offers a European feel — right in the heart of the bustling city.

Neighborhood We Love: St. Johns

Plenty of Portlanders are proud of their neighborhoods, but when it comes to community spirit, St. Johns is in a class of its own.

Neighborhood We Love: Highland

There’s much to celebrate in Beaverton’s Highland neighborhood.

Neighborhood We Love: Maplewood

We’re mad about Southwest Portland’s Maplewood neighborhood.

South Portland, What’s In a Name?

Portland has a new district: South Portland.

Neighborhood We Love: Lents

With many organizations that focus on building community, Lents in Southeast is on the rise.

Neighborhood We ❤️: Congenial Cully

Beloved Cully eatery Beeswing might be long gone, but this Northeast Portland neighborhood remains a hive of culinary and cultural activity. Cully packs a surprising number […]

Search for schools, camps, enrichment classes, pediatricians and more in our guide!

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