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Eliot

#42 in Best Neighborhoods to Live in Portland
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  • 18 reviews
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  1. Public Schools
    A-
  2. Crime & Safety
    C+
  3. Housing
    C-
  4. Nightlife
    A+
  5. Good for Families
    A-
  6. Diversity
    A-
  7. Jobs
    B-
  8. Weather
    B
  9. Cost of Living
    C-
  10. Health & Fitness
    A+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    A
  12. Commute
    A+
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Eliot is a neighborhood in Portland, Oregon with a population of 5,764. Eliot is in Multnomah County and is one of the best places to live in Oregon. Living in Eliot offers residents an urban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Eliot there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Eliot and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Eliot are highly rated.
About Eliot...
Population
5,764

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$392,351
National
$184,700
Median Rent
$929
National
$949
Area Feel
Urban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    75%
  • Own
    25%
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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
C+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Assault
    776.6
    282.7
  • Murder
    0
    6.1
  • Rape
    —
    40.7
  • Robbery
    198.7
    135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Burglary
    939.1
    500.1
  • Theft
    7,765.9
    2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    866.9
    284

Residents

Diversity
A-
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$44,395
National
$55,322
Families with Children
13%
Education Levels
National
  • Master's degree or higher
    20%
    12%
  • Bachelor's degree
    32%
    19%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    31%
    29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    12%
    28%
  • Less than high school diploma
    5%
    13%
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    Eliot Reviews

    18 reviews
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    Summer and Fall are the best in Portland! Winter has very many cloudy, rainy days, but very few severe weather days. Summer is warm but not too hot and often sunny. All the leaves turn colors in the fall and it is beautiful. Rain boots are essential in Portland
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    There are many great restaurants on Mississippi Avenue. Por Que No?, Laughing Plant, Mississippi Pizza are all popular restaurants in the area. There are many bars in the area, but not a lot of dancing options within walking distance. There are several options a short drive away. Fun salsa dancing at Aztec Willies. Good Foot has some great nights for dancing and Dig a Pony has some good Djs for dancing.
    I have lived in this area all my life. Its a pretty nice place to live in a convenient area. It's really sad to see all the gentrification. Black families and culture being driven out for over priced high rises and bougie shops.