2021 Most Diverse Places to Live in the Portland Area

Powellhurst-Gilbert

• Neighborhood in Portland, OR
• Rating 3.32 out of 5  19 reviews

Current Resident: Most neighborhoods east of 82nd are deemed high crime, but that's not the case. If anything, they are relatively low income to the rest of the city. I have experienced no crime, though people drive much worse in this area. In general, it's a beautiful area that is somewhat neglected by the city of Portland. With a little city investment, it could be a gem in this city!...Read 19 Reviews

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• 32,982 Population

Centennial

• Neighborhood in Portland, OR
• Rating 3.22 out of 5  92 reviews

Niche User: Although it's located rather far from the downtown area, there are still many neighborhood activities and interesting things to do here. And even though I wouldn't say that the neighborhood is being gentrified just yet, the quality and the cleanliness of this and surrounding neighborhoods are on the upswing...Read 92 Reviews

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• 40,766 Population

Mill Park

• Neighborhood in Portland, OR
• Rating 3.5 out of 5  2 reviews

Niche User: I love Portland and SE especially. This is further out than I've lived before but with the way Portland is developing I hope the area doesn't become totally gentrified, maybe another restaurant and younger bar would be nice but nothing crazy...Read 2 Reviews

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• 15,041 Population

Portsmouth

• Neighborhood in Portland, OR
• Rating 4 out of 5  6 reviews

Current Resident: My neighbors are diverse and friendly. We have easy access to freeway I5 and downtown Portland. The frequently bus lines 35, 4, and 75 run through the neighborhood to downtown Portland. Shops and restaurants are located on N Lombard St, which has a lot of potential for more growth. Columbia Park is safe and beautiful. One of negative points is the train horn at night on Columbia boulevard but you may get used to it after a while. Overall, nice location...Read 6 Reviews

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• 12,039 Population

Hazelwood

• Neighborhood in Portland, OR
• Rating 3.1 out of 5  20 reviews

Current Resident: A very friendly neighborhood that is extremely walkable and convenient with great transit. Also has a large transient population, but still feels safe because of close proximity to the East Precinct of the Portland Police...Read 20 Reviews

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• 32,625 Population

Glenfair

• Neighborhood in Portland, OR
• Rating 2.67 out of 5  3 reviews

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• 4,490 Population

Lents

• Neighborhood in Portland, OR
• Rating 3.21 out of 5  19 reviews

Current Resident: Our adorable little neighborhood is quickly changing and I couldn't be happier about it! Lents is easily walkable and fantastically quirky. Its residents are close-knit and are usually planning some community event. I'm happy owning my home in Lents...Read 19 Reviews

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• 27,991 Population

Central Beaverton

• Neighborhood in Beaverton, OR
• Rating 3.56 out of 5  34 reviews

Former Resident: If you are looking to live in a neighborhood close to nature parks and wildlife, Beaverton is a wonderful option to consider. There are many good schools within the Beaverton School District that promote higher education to a variety of ethnicities within the student and resident population...Read 34 Reviews

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• 23,750 Population

Hillsboro

• Town in Oregon
• Rating 3.99 out of 5  296 reviews

Former Resident: Hillsboro has become quite 'bougie' for Oregon, with both positive and negative results. On one hand, I never have to leave town to shop or enjoy fine dining (or food trucks) from a dizzying array of cuisines. The light rail system is amazing to anyone who grew up without one, and is the cleanest I've ever used, although protection for riders could be improved. If you love gardening, the climate here is heaven and you'll find yourself outside no matter how often it drizzles. Summer is a best-kept secret because it doesn't rain! The biggest drawback is the boom in growth, the Valley is overbuilt already and many farms, greenspaces, and wild areas are being changed irreversibly for this growth. However, if you're someone who enjoys leaving a smaller carbon footprint, you can be part of that here and find a community of like minds who will help and cheer you on...Read 296 Reviews

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• 106,543 Population

Woodland Park

• Neighborhood in Portland, OR

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• 1,570 Population

Cully

• Neighborhood in Portland, OR
• Rating 3 out of 5  33 reviews

Current Resident: It's a nice neighborhood that been mostly untouched with all the new developments around the city. Quiet, with friendly people all around. Its a great place to call home!Read 33 Reviews

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• 16,567 Population

Fourth Plain Village

• Neighborhood in Vancouver, WA
• Rating 3 out of 5  3 reviews

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• 4,051 Population

Parkrose Heights

• Neighborhood in Portland, OR

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• 6,204 Population

Burton Ridge

• Neighborhood in Vancouver, WA

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• 1,551 Population

Gresham

• Suburb of Portland, OR
• Rating 3.49 out of 5  260 reviews

Current Resident: We moved to Gresham from Clackamas. We lived in Portland before that. Our neighborhood is a hidden secret. We are surrounded by beautiful green hills when you look to the east and west. The view of Mt. Hood is breathtaking...Our neighborhood is safe, peaceful and friendly. I go for walks everyday. The crime rate in our neighborhood is very low. Gresham's downtown is too cute for words. (I grew up in Chicago and worked in Chicago's downtown as a teenager). Lots of shopping and restaurants are available without having to drive very far. Not a bad drive to freeway or the airport. So happy we moved here five years ago. Would not live anywhere else...Read 260 Reviews

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• 110,494 Population

Durham

• Suburb of Portland, OR
• Rating 3.83 out of 5  6 reviews

Niche User: This is a very safe community. The police are very nice and are always around to help if they are needed.Read 6 Reviews

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• 1,941 Population

Beaverton

• Town in Oregon
• Rating 4.27 out of 5  287 reviews

Current Resident: Beaverton is a town with lots to see and do, a nice sense of community, plenty of educational options, and lovely nature! The town's powerline park is the perfect place to get outside and explore, stretching across the city and accessible to many neighborhoods! There are always exciting places to be, amazing restaurants, and constantly new development projects to grow and better the community space. Beaverton has always been a pretty safe space as well. I think that there is nothing I would change, except perhaps avoiding removal of so many unique and green natural spaces when building new housing...Read 287 Reviews

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• 97,861 Population

Vose

• Neighborhood in Beaverton, OR
• Rating 4 out of 5  9 reviews

Current Resident: It has been wonderful to see all the children running around and the way the neighbors treat each other.Read 9 Reviews

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• 8,880 Population

Aloha

• Suburb of Portland, OR
• Rating 3.62 out of 5  94 reviews

Current Resident: I like the diversity of my town and I enjoy the suburban area. The neighborhood I live in is really pretty with all the trees and plants, and it's a very friendly area. However, there is a lack of funding for my school, Aloha High School, and other schools in Oregon. We have large classroom sizes which makes it hard for teachers to make the learning experience better. Besides that, great school and great area!...Read 94 Reviews

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• 54,287 Population

Argay

• Neighborhood in Portland, OR
• Rating 3.1 out of 5  20 reviews

Current Resident: Argay is a very nice neighborhood to live in. It's close to lots of grocery stores, as well as the airport. However, most neighbors don't tend to interact much and mostly keep to themselves, so it's not always the most social place. Regardless, people still tend to be super nice and welcoming...Read 20 Reviews

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• 6,813 Population

Triple Creek

• Neighborhood in Beaverton, OR
• Rating 3.42 out of 5  12 reviews

Niche User: General atmosphere is friendly, environmental conscience, and easy going.Read 12 Reviews

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• 14,358 Population

Five Oaks

• Neighborhood in Beaverton, OR
• Rating 4.33 out of 5  3 reviews

Niche User: I really like this area. It is a lot of families, and it is nice to be just outside of Portland.Read 3 Reviews

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• 21,061 Population

Sumner

• Neighborhood in Portland, OR
• Rating 4.5 out of 5  2 reviews

Niche User: I really love this area. There are so many things to do. Mountains activities, ocean activities, biking, hiking, restraunts, bars, clubs, walking around. It very safe and everyone is so friendly here. The city is so big you never run out of things to do and places to see...Read 2 Reviews

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• 5,565 Population

Wood Village

• Suburb of Portland, OR
• Rating 4 out of 5  7 reviews

Current Resident: Everyone here is very friendly and are not afraid to jump in when you get help. I love living here because it's not only family friendly but it's clean, diverse, and welcoming. There are lots of places to shop for all sortes of groceries, auto parts, gas and even clothing. This is amazing place to raise a family and a good community. Living here has giving me so many opportunities to not only live healthily but to strive to be the best person I can possibly be...Read 7 Reviews

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• 4,057 Population

Fruit Valley

• Neighborhood in Vancouver, WA
• Rating 3 out of 5  1 review

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• 2,403 Population