Portland might be the most walking, biking, and public transit friendly city on the West Coast. Most neighborhoods have walkable food cart pods, supermarkets, movie theaters and cafes.
Portland’s neighborhoods are a mix of classic craftsman homes, rental apartments, and new construction condos, some of them green built and LEED certified. Hollywood has three MAX lines and four bus lines. Northwest offers maximum density, while Healy Heights and Sylvan-Highlands have great schools. The Pearl District is home to a number of tech and design start-ups, and a thriving restaurant scene that foodies love.
Some errands can be accomplished on foot.
Jamison Square
Amnesia Brewing
Portland is the 13th most walkable large city in the US with 583,776 residents.
Portland has good public transportation and is very bikeable.
Find apartments in Portland's most walkable neighborhoods: Pearl, Old Town Chinatown and Downtown.
Rank # | Name | Walk Score | Transit Score | Bike Score |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Pearl | 97 | 89 | 98 |
2 | Old Town Chinatown | 97 | 95 | 97 |
3 | Downtown | 96 | 94 | 90 |
4 | Hollywood | 94 | 70 | 94 |
5 | Goose Hollow | 93 | 84 | 80 |
6 | Kerns | 93 | 65 | 97 |
7 | Northwest District | 93 | 67 | 89 |
8 | Boise | 92 | 55 | 99 |
9 | Hosford-Abernethy | 91 | 60 | 97 |
10 | Buckman | 91 | 61 | 95 |
11 | Sunnyside | 91 | 53 | 99 |
12 | Lloyd District | 91 | 83 | 98 |
13 | Sullivan's Gulch | 90 | 68 | 89 |
14 | Richmond | 90 | 53 | 97 |
15 | Humboldt | 89 | 55 | 99 |
16 | King | 89 | 52 | 99 |
17 | Vernon | 88 | 51 | 99 |
18 | Eliot | 87 | 64 | 98 |
19 | Foster-Powell | 85 | 52 | 98 |
20 | Irvington | 83 | 63 | 99 |
21 | Sabin | 83 | 51 | 96 |
22 | Grant Park | 83 | 62 | 97 |
23 | Brooklyn | 82 | 60 | 95 |
24 | Sellwood-Moreland | 81 | 46 | 95 |
25 | Laurelhurst | 81 | 66 | 94 |
26 | Creston-Kenilworth | 80 | 53 | 94 |
27 | Cathedral Park | 79 | 47 | 83 |
28 | Mt. Scott-Arleta | 79 | 49 | 94 |
29 | Beaumont-Wilshire | 77 | 47 | 94 |
30 | Arbor Lodge | 77 | 54 | 97 |
31 | North Tabor | 76 | 68 | 85 |
32 | Concordia | 76 | 50 | 95 |
33 | Roseway | 76 | 48 | 89 |
34 | Rose City Park | 76 | 57 | 94 |
35 | Montavilla | 75 | 62 | 93 |
36 | South Tabor | 74 | 51 | 97 |
37 | Woodstock | 74 | 48 | 94 |
38 | Woodlawn | 74 | 53 | 95 |
39 | Overlook | 73 | 55 | 94 |
40 | Kenton | 73 | 51 | 94 |
41 | Piedmont | 72 | 56 | 96 |
42 | Mill Park | 70 | 49 | 84 |
43 | Mt. Tabor | 69 | 53 | 85 |
44 | South Portland | 68 | 63 | 79 |
45 | Multnomah | 68 | 43 | 69 |
46 | Alameda | 65 | 49 | 93 |
47 | Brentwood-Darlington | 64 | 44 | 86 |
48 | Reed | 64 | 49 | 86 |
49 | St. Johns | 64 | 44 | 83 |
50 | Portsmouth | 63 | 44 | 92 |
51 | Hazelwood | 62 | 55 | 83 |
52 | South Burlingame | 62 | 42 | 68 |
53 | Glenfair | 61 | 55 | 79 |
54 | Sumner | 60 | 60 | 72 |
55 | Lents | 60 | 53 | 79 |
56 | Hillsdale | 57 | 46 | 65 |
57 | Cully | 57 | 44 | 87 |
58 | West Portland Park | 57 | 43 | 60 |
59 | Parkrose Heights | 56 | 46 | 80 |
60 | Madison South | 56 | 61 | 78 |
61 | Centennial | 55 | 44 | 77 |
62 | Parkrose | 54 | 47 | 71 |
63 | Powellhurst-Gilbert | 53 | 46 | 72 |
64 | Eastmoreland | 53 | 48 | 84 |
65 | University Park | 53 | 43 | 75 |
66 | Hayhurst | 50 | 36 | 65 |
67 | Hillside | 48 | 54 | 61 |
68 | Homestead | 46 | 63 | 57 |
69 | Argay | 45 | 39 | 64 |
70 | Crestwood | 45 | 43 | 53 |
71 | Bridlemile | 42 | 34 | 56 |
72 | Markham | 41 | 39 | 59 |
73 | Far Southwest | 39 | 41 | 46 |
74 | Russell | 36 | 38 | 76 |
75 | Ashcreek | 36 | 34 | 51 |
76 | Arlington Heights | 35 | 54 | 56 |
77 | Maplewood | 34 | 27 | 54 |
78 | Wilkes | 31 | 38 | 65 |
79 | Southwest Hills | 30 | 53 | 48 |
80 | Collins View | 27 | 30 | 51 |
81 | Marshall Park | 27 | 30 | 50 |
82 | Pleasant Valley | 22 | 22 | 36 |
83 | Bridgeton | 21 | 39 | 56 |
84 | Arnold Creek | 21 | 24 | 45 |
85 | Sylvan-Highlands | 18 | 44 | 35 |
86 | East Columbia | 16 | 32 | 51 |
87 | Northwest Heights | 12 | 7 | 28 |
88 | Sunderland | 10 | 33 | 48 |
89 | Linnton | 5 | 21 | 21 |
According to HomeAdvisor Data, these characteristics make up the average home in Portland
Check out HomeAdvisor’s Portland Home Happiness Survey.
There are about 3,140 restaurants, bars and coffee shops in Portland.
People in Portland can walk to an average of 5 restaurants, bars and coffee shops in 5 minutes.
Radio Room
Grand Central Bakery
Many nearby public transportation options. Find Portland apartments for rent near public transit.
Portland has good public transportation and about 71 bus, 8 light rail and 1 gondola lines.
The map above shows how far you can travel in 30 minutes from Portland on public transit.
Thinking of renting an apartment or buying in Portland? Ask our neighborhood guides a question.
Biking is convenient for most trips.
Philly Cheesesteaks And Burgers
Historic Hayden Island Rail Way
Classic Pianos
Green Dragon
If you think you don't like #tea, then you haven't been here. The ginger green chai latte is my favorite. The staff will offer suggestions if you're not sure. A great environment, peaceful, and relaxing.
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on Tea Chai Té
St Johns Bridge
Spirit of 77
Teachers Fountain
ArtHouse
Located in Waterfront Park, this large fountain uses recycled water to spout over 4,900 gallons of water per minute. Perfect for a quick plunge on a hot day. #publicart Photo: vj_pdx
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on Salmon Street Springs Fountain
Industrial Area of Port Richmond
Omsi
Jeld-Wen Field
Multi-colored sculpture reminiscent of Native American totem poles. One of 4 that decorate the westside of Jamison Square. #streetart
James Young
on Jamison Square
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