Living in Northeast Portland , Oregon

Living in Southeast Portland, Oregon

SE Portland shares NE's pre-war housing stock and eastside grid but concentrates commercial corridors more densely along Hawthorne, Division, and Belmont. Median home price runs approximately $75,000 lower than NE Portland.

Living in North Portland, Oregon

N Portland offers the Mississippi and Williams corridors at a $195,000 lower entry price than NE Portland. Cathedral Park provides waterfront access on the Willamette that NE Portland cannot match. The Yellow Line MAX runs on Interstate Ave.

Living in Gresham, Oregon

Gresham sits directly east of NE Portland's outer neighborhoods along the MAX Blue Line. The $200,000 price reduction buys significantly more square footage and lot size. Commercial core is auto-oriented and developing.

NE Portland's National Register Historic District

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When Northeast Portland May Not Be the Right Fit

You need a flat commute to the Westside employment corridor. NE Portland's I-84 connects east and downtown, but reaching Nike, Intel, or the Washington County tech corridor requires the I-84/I-5 interchange and the US-26 tunnel -- a 35-50 minute peak-hour commute that compounds daily. Beaverton offers direct US-26 and MAX Blue Line access to Nike (Murray Blvd exit, 10-15 min) and Intel (Hillsboro, 15-25 min).
You want a half-acre lot with no adjacent neighbors. Even outer NE neighborhoods like Cully and Parkrose sit on standard Portland city lots of 5,000-8,000 sq ft. The grid pattern means neighbors on three sides and a street in front, everywhere in the quadrant. Damascus offers unincorporated Clackamas County lots of one acre or more with Cascade mountain views, 25-35 minutes from NE Portland via I-205.
You are prioritizing a top-ranked suburban school district over walkability. Portland Public Schools carries a Niche B district grade. Individual school performance in NE varies from Alameda Elementary (GreatSchools 10/10) to significantly lower-performing schools in outer NE. West Linn offers the West Linn-Wilsonville School District (Niche A) with consistent high performance across all schools and smaller class sizes.
You want waterfront access from your front door. NE Portland is an inland quadrant. The Willamette River borders the western edge but is separated from residential neighborhoods by I-5, industrial land, and the Rose Quarter complex. North Portland offers Cathedral Park and St. Johns directly on the Willamette with trail access, park frontage, and views of the St. Johns Bridge from residential streets.
You need a brand-new subdivision with HOA-maintained common areas. NE Portland's housing stock is overwhelmingly pre-existing (1910s-1970s). New construction in NE is infill -- individual homes, ADUs, and small multifamily projects on existing lots. Happy Valley offers active master-planned communities with new single-family construction from the 2010s-2020s, HOA-maintained parks, and community facilities.

From the Agent

My Take on Northeast Portland

The thing relocating buyers consistently don't expect about NE Portland is the gradient. You can stand on the Alameda Ridge at NE 33rd and Fremont, look west over the downtown skyline and the West Hills, and feel like you are in one of the most established residential neighborhoods in the Pacific Northwest. Drive ten minutes east on Fremont to Cully, and the street trees thin, the sidewalks become intermittent, and the lots open up to double the size at half the price. I've shown homes on both ends of that drive in a single afternoon, and the buyers' reaction is always the same: they did not realize this much range existed within a single quadrant.

NE Portland is right for buyers who want pre-war Craftsman character, three MAX lines, and the Alberta arts corridor within walking distance. It is not right for buyers who need consistent school performance district-wide without researching school-by-school, or buyers commuting daily to the Westside tech corridor. The I-84/I-5 interchange at the Rose Quarter is the bottleneck that every NE Portland commuter learns to navigate, and I have seen that commute push buyers west after a year or two. If your job is downtown, at the airport, or in the Columbia Corridor, NE Portland's transit and highway access works. If your job is in Hillsboro, be honest about the commute before you commit.

The longer-term picture in NE Portland is steady. The Grant High School modernization ($482 million) is the largest single school investment in PPS history and signals where the district is placing its infrastructure bets. The Lloyd District continues to add density along the MAX corridor. Inner NE neighborhoods like Irvington and Alameda will hold their value on architectural pedigree and walkability. The price growth to watch is in the middle tier -- Concordia, Rose City Park, Beaumont-Wilshire -- where the $475K-$725K range still buys a Craftsman with updated systems and a functional neighborhood commercial strip within walking distance. That range will compress as inner NE inventory stays tight.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions About Northeast Portland

What is the median home price in Northeast Portland, Oregon?

The median home sale price in Northeast Portland, Oregon is approximately $625,000 as of late 2025, based on Redfin data sourced from RMLS. Prices in NE Portland vary significantly by neighborhood, ranging from under $400,000 in outer NE neighborhoods like Cully and Parkrose to over $1 million on the Alameda Ridge and in the Irvington Historic District. The median price per square foot in NE Portland is approximately $326, which is above the Portland citywide average.

How long is the commute from Northeast Portland to downtown Portland?

The commute from Northeast Portland, Oregon to downtown Portland can vary from 10 minutes in inner NE neighborhoods like the Lloyd District and Irvington to 25 minutes from outer NE neighborhoods like Parkrose during peak hours, according to Google Maps and TriMet. The MAX Light Rail from Hollywood Transit Center typically reaches Pioneer Courthouse Square in 12-15 minutes. Buyers should test the actual commute at their actual departure time before committing, as the I-84/I-5 interchange at the Rose Quarter creates significant peak-hour variability.

How are the schools in Northeast Portland?

Northeast Portland, Oregon is served by Portland Public Schools, which carries an overall Niche grade of B and serves 44,039 students district-wide. Within NE Portland, school performance varies: Grant High School carries a Niche grade of A- after a $482 million modernization completed in 2019, and Alameda Elementary holds a GreatSchools rating of 10 out of 10. The district is currently restructuring middle school boundaries in NE Portland, which will affect attendance patterns over the next two to three years.

What neighborhoods are in Northeast Portland, Oregon?

Northeast Portland, Oregon contains 16 distinct residential neighborhoods spanning a wide range of housing types and price points. Premium neighborhoods include Irvington (National Register Historic District) and Alameda Ridge, where homes typically start above $750,000. Established neighborhoods like Beaumont-Wilshire, Grant Park, and Sabin offer Craftsman homes in the $500,000-$850,000 range. Walkable and transit-rich neighborhoods include Hollywood District (Walk Score 94) and Concordia along the Alberta Street corridor. Affordable entry points include Cully, Woodlawn, Roseway, and Parkrose, where buyers can enter the NE Portland market under $500,000.

Is Northeast Portland a good place to live?

Northeast Portland, Oregon offers one of the widest ranges of neighborhood character within a single Portland quadrant. Inner NE neighborhoods like Irvington and Beaumont-Wilshire provide walkable commercial corridors, mature tree canopy, and pre-war Craftsman architecture within 15 minutes of downtown Portland via MAX Light Rail. The Alberta Arts District is a regional dining and cultural destination with nearly 30 years of Last Thursday art walk history. NE Portland's three MAX lines along the I-84 corridor and direct Red Line service to PDX airport provide transit coverage that no other Portland quadrant matches. The trade-offs are real: Portland Public Schools carries a district-wide Niche grade of B with significant school-to-school variation, and buyers commuting to Westside employers face a 35-50 minute peak-hour drive.

What is the property tax rate in Northeast Portland, Oregon?

The effective property tax rate in Northeast Portland, Oregon is approximately 1.07%, based on the Multnomah County median effective rate reported by Ownwell and SmartAsset. On a home valued at $625,000, this equates to approximately $6,690 per year in property taxes. Oregon's Measure 5 limits the combined tax rate, and assessed values are often lower than market values due to Oregon's property tax structure. Actual tax bills vary by levy code area within NE Portland.

Does Northeast Portland have transit service?

Northeast Portland, Oregon has the strongest transit coverage of any Portland quadrant. Three MAX Light Rail lines -- Blue, Red, and Green -- run through the Sullivan's Gulch corridor along I-84 with stations at Rose Quarter TC, Convention Center, NE 7th Ave, Lloyd Center/NE 11th Ave, Hollywood/NE 42nd Ave, NE 60th Ave, NE 82nd Ave, and Gateway/NE 99th Ave TC. The MAX Yellow Line serves the Rose Quarter from N Interstate Ave. The Red Line provides direct service to Portland International Airport from any NE Portland MAX station. Major TriMet bus routes serving NE include Line 6 (MLK Jr Blvd), Line 12 (Sandy Blvd), Line 72 (82nd Ave), and Line 75 (Cesar Chavez/Lombard).

What parks are in Northeast Portland?

Northeast Portland, Oregon has 10 major parks covering a range of recreational uses. Irving Park in Irvington is a 16-acre community anchor with lighted tennis courts and a stormwater nature patch. Gateway Green is Portland's only urban mountain bike park at 25 acres with two miles of singletrack trail, a concrete pump track, and a new TriMet bridge connecting directly to Gateway Transit Center. Rocky Butte is an extinct volcanic cone with WPA-era stone walls, rock climbing routes, and panoramic views of Mt. Hood, Mt. St. Helens, and downtown Portland. Other notable parks include Alberta Park, Fernhill Park, Cully Park (25 acres), and Grant Park.

How does Northeast Portland compare to Southeast Portland?

Northeast Portland, Oregon and Southeast Portland share the same pre-war Craftsman housing stock and eastside grid pattern, but they differ in transit infrastructure, commercial corridor density, and price. NE Portland's median home price runs approximately $75,000 higher than SE Portland's, reflecting the premium for NE's three MAX Light Rail lines along I-84 and direct Red Line airport service. SE Portland concentrates more dining and nightlife per block along Hawthorne, Division, and Belmont than NE offers outside the Alberta corridor. Buyers choosing between the two quadrants are typically deciding whether transit access or commercial corridor density matters more.

What major employment corridors are accessible from Northeast Portland?

Northeast Portland, Oregon provides direct commute access to several major employment corridors. Downtown Portland is 10-25 minutes via I-84 or MAX Light Rail. The Columbia Corridor along NE Portland's northern edge is Oregon's largest industrial area at 28 square miles with approximately 60,000 employees across logistics, manufacturing, and aviation. Legacy Emanuel Medical Center and Providence Portland Medical Center employ thousands within the quadrant. Daimler Truck North America's LEED Platinum headquarters on Swan Island is 10-20 minutes north via I-5. The Westside tech corridor (Nike, Intel) is accessible via I-84 to US-26, though commute times of 35-50 minutes during peak hours make NE Portland less practical for daily Westside commuters.

Is Northeast Portland walkable?

Walkability in Northeast Portland, Oregon varies dramatically by neighborhood, ranging from a Walk Score of 94 in Hollywood and Kerns (Walker's Paradise) to 45-55 in outer NE neighborhoods like Parkrose. Inner NE neighborhoods including Irvington (Walk Score ~80-85), Sabin (~80+), Concordia (~75-80), and Beaumont-Wilshire (72) support daily-errand walking with grocery stores, restaurants, and services within reach. Outer NE neighborhoods including Cully (58), Roseway (~60-65), and Parkrose (~45-55) are car-dependent for most errands. The transition is visible: street trees thin, sidewalks become inconsistent, and lot widths increase east of 42nd Avenue.

What is the cost of living in Northeast Portland compared to Portland?

Northeast Portland, Oregon sits above the Portland citywide median in housing costs. The NE Portland median home price of approximately $625,000 is roughly $80,000-$170,000 higher than the Portland citywide median of approximately $455,000 (Redfin, January 2026), reflecting the premium for inner NE's walkable neighborhoods, pre-war housing stock, and MAX Light Rail access. Rental costs for a two-bedroom apartment in NE Portland typically range from $1,800-$1,950, slightly above the Portland citywide average. Other cost-of-living factors -- grocery, utilities, transportation -- are consistent across Portland quadrants. Oregon has no sales tax, which applies to all purchases in NE Portland.

What is the weather like in Northeast Portland, Oregon?

Northeast Portland, Oregon experiences the same Pacific Northwest marine climate as the rest of the Portland metro area. Winters are mild and wet, with temperatures typically between 35-48 degrees Fahrenheit from November through February and approximately 36 inches of annual rainfall concentrated in the October-May wet season. Summers are warm and dry, with temperatures typically between 70-85 degrees from June through September and very little rainfall. NE Portland's tree canopy creates noticeable microclimate variation: the mature Douglas fir and deciduous canopy in Irvington and Sabin provides deeper shade in summer and retains moisture longer into the dry season, while outer NE neighborhoods like Cully and Parkrose feel warmer and more exposed.

Are there good restaurants in Northeast Portland?

Northeast Portland, Oregon is one of the Portland metro area's strongest dining destinations. The Alberta Street corridor between NE 15th and 30th concentrates independent restaurants including Urdaneta (Basque tapas), Bollywood Theater (Indian street food), Lovely's Fifty Fifty (wood-fired pizza featured on Netflix's Chef's Table), and Tin Shed Garden Cafe (brunch with a beer garden). Beyond Alberta, NE Portland's dining scene includes Ox on MLK Jr Blvd (Argentine wood-fired grill), Gado Gado in Hollywood (James Beard-nominated Indonesian), Lucca in Irvington (wood-fired Italian), and Muscadine on Prescott (nationally recognized fried chicken). Beaumont Village adds Pip's Original Doughnuts and Guilder (Scandinavian cafe). The dining scene reflects NE Portland's range -- from James Beard nominees to neighborhood brunch spots within a few blocks.

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Where to Live

Neighborhoods in Northeast Portland

NE Portland's 16 neighborhoods divide along a gradient of price, era, and walkability that tracks roughly with elevation. Inner NE neighborhoods at lower elevation offer walkable corridors, transit access, and pre-war housing stock at a premium. Buyers trading walkability for lot size and price will find the most room in outer NE east of 42nd Avenue. Irvington, on the western edge, anchors the quadrant's architectural identity with underground utilities and National Register designation.

Irvington

Underground utilities, 1910s-1930s Craftsman and Colonial Revival homes with original wood lap siding and covered front porches. Portland's most architecturally intact residential district. Premium pricing buys architectural pedigree and walkability, but the southern edge backs to I-84 corridor noise.

$750K-$1.5M+

Alameda / Alameda Ridge

Ice Age ridge with Mt. Hood views

Large Tudor Revival and Colonial Revival homes on oversized lots at the highest residential elevation in NE Portland. Top-rated Alameda Elementary and unobstructed Cascade views from the ridge crest. Elevation and school access come at a premium, but there is no commercial corridor of its own.

$800K-$1.3M+

Alameda Ridge residential street in Northeast Portland with large homes and mountain views — Alameda Ridge, Northeast Portland

Beaumont-Wilshire

Walkable Fremont Street village

1920s-1940s Craftsman bungalows and foursquares centered on the Beaumont Village commercial strip on NE Fremont. Pip's Doughnuts, the neighborhood market, and daily-errand walkability. Strong neighborhood identity, but housing stock skews smaller than Alameda.

$575K-$850K

Grant Park

Beverly Cleary's Klickitat Street

Residential grid anchored by Grant High School ($482M modernization) and Grant Park itself. 1920s-1940s Craftsman homes on tree-lined blocks. No commercial strip of its own -- walk to Hollywood or Beaumont for daily errands.

$600K-$900K

Hollywood District

NE Portland's transit hub

Walk Score 94 with three MAX lines at Hollywood Transit Center, Fred Meyer, and the historic Hollywood Theatre marquee on Sandy Blvd. The most transit-connected neighborhood in NE Portland. Sandy Blvd corridor is auto-oriented and noisy on the commercial strip.

$500K-$750K

Rose City Park

Quiet residential grid east of Hollywood

1920s-1940s Craftsman bungalows on a quiet residential grid east of 47th Avenue. Solid housing stock at a lower entry than Beaumont, with larger yards than inner NE. Farther from walkable corridors and transit than Hollywood or Beaumont.

$475K-$650K

Concordia

Alberta Street corridor at lower prices

The northern end of the Alberta Street commercial corridor runs through Concordia, providing access to dining and arts at a lower price than Irvington or Sabin. 1920s-1940s Craftsman bungalows and foursquares on standard city lots. Significant gentrification change ongoing in the neighborhood.

$475K-$675K

Sabin

Compact, walkable, Bike Score 97

One of NE Portland's most walkable neighborhoods with strong elementary school access and a Bike Score of 97. Compact blocks between Alberta and Prescott with Craftsman bungalows and Extracto Coffee at the neighborhood node. Compact lots mean less yard space than neighborhoods farther east.

$500K-$725K

King

Inner NE along MLK Jr Blvd

Inner NE neighborhood along Martin Luther King Jr Blvd with walkable access to Alberta Street and the Mississippi corridor. 1900s-1940s housing stock on compact city lots. Strong walkability and inner-city access, but the neighborhood continues to navigate decades of demographic change.

$425K-$650K

Woodlawn

Woodlawn Triangle neighborhood node

Inner NE's most affordable entry point centered on the Woodlawn Triangle commercial node at Dekum and Durham. Small-format retail, coffee shops, and a neighborhood park. Smaller and older housing stock than neighborhoods to the south and east.

$400K-$575K

Cully

Portland's most diverse census tract

NE Portland's most affordable inner entry with the quadrant's largest lots (5,000-8,000 sq ft standard). 1940s-1970s ranches and bungalows with vinyl siding and concrete block foundations. Lower Walk Score (58), no MAX access, and some blocks lack sidewalks.

$375K-$500K

Roseway

Quiet residential east of 57th

Quiet residential grid east of NE 57th Avenue with larger lots and lower prices than Beaumont-Wilshire. 1940s-1960s ranches and bungalows mixed with some earlier Craftsman stock. No commercial identity of its own -- residents drive to Beaumont or Hollywood for errands.

$425K-$575K

Food & Drink

Dining in Northeast Portland

Alberta Street dining corridor at dusk in Northeast Portland — Alberta Street dining corridor, NE Portland

NE Portland's dining scene runs deeper than Alberta Street, though Alberta is where most relocating buyers discover it first. The corridor between 15th and 30th on Alberta concentrates more independent restaurants per block than anywhere else in the quadrant. But the restaurants I end up recommending to clients who actually live here are the ones off the main corridor: Lucca in Irvington for wood-fired Italian on a Tuesday night when you did not plan ahead, Chin's Kitchen in Hollywood for Dongbei Chinese, and Gado Gado for James Beard-nominated Indonesian at a strip mall on Cesar Chavez.

Urdaneta

Basque Tapas

Regional Basque pintxos and tapas with Spanish wines on NE Alberta Street. Chef Javier Canteras draws from family recipes and seasonal PNW ingredients.

Bollywood Theater

Indian Street Food

Counter-service Indian street food on Alberta. Thali plates, kati rolls, and chai in a colorful, fast-casual setting. Best of Portland winner multiple years running.

Lovely's Fifty Fifty

Wood-Fired Pizza

Sourdough pizza with Oregon farm ingredients. Featured on Netflix's Chef's Table: Pizza. Sarah Minnick's pies use foraged and seasonal toppings that change weekly.

Ox

Argentine Wood-Fired Grill

Gado Gado

Indonesian

James Beard-nominated Indonesian restaurant in the Hollywood District. The Rice Table family-style feast is the signature experience. Located on Cesar Chavez Blvd.

Lucca

Wood-Fired Italian

Neighborhood Italian trattoria in Irvington serving wood-fired pizzas, house-made pastas, and seasonal dishes at NE 24th and Fremont. A Tuesday-night standby for NE Portland residents.

Tin Shed Garden Cafe

Brunch / American

Alberta Street brunch institution since 2002. Dog-friendly patio, beer garden, and elevated American comfort food. Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.

Pip's Original Doughnuts

Doughnuts / Chai

Made-to-order mini doughnuts and house-crafted chai flights on NE Fremont in Beaumont Village. Locally owned, line-out-the-door following. Best Donut in Portland (Willamette Week).

Guilder

Scandinavian Cafe

Scandinavian-inspired cafe in Beaumont Village serving specialty coffee, open-faced sandwiches, and Nordic pastries. A neighborhood morning anchor on NE Fremont Street.

Shopping & Retail

Shopping in Northeast Portland

Beaumont Village on NE Fremont Street in Northeast Portland — Beaumont Village, NE Fremont Street

Oregon has no sales tax, and NE Portland puts that advantage to work across two distinct retail patterns. The highway corridor along Sandy Blvd and 82nd Ave delivers the Fred Meyer, Ross, and chain retail that handles bulk shopping and household essentials. For daily groceries, NE Portland has four anchor stores -- Fred Meyer in Hollywood, New Seasons on NE 33rd, Trader Joe's on NE Broadway, and Whole Foods on NE Fremont -- all within 15 minutes of most NE neighborhoods.

But the commercial strips that define daily life in NE are the walkable ones, and I regularly point relocating buyers to Beaumont Village first. If the Fremont Street corridor feels like home -- Pip's Doughnuts, the neighborhood market, independent shops with hand-lettered signs -- the neighborhoods around it usually do too. Alberta Street offers independent boutiques, galleries, and vintage shops between 15th and 30th. Hollywood provides the largest Fred Meyer in the region alongside the historic theatre and three-line MAX access.

TransitTriMet bridge to Gateway TC

Parks & Trails

Parks & Trails in Northeast Portland

Gateway Green mountain bike park in Northeast Portland — Gateway Green, NE Portland

NE Portland's trail corridors and parks connect neighborhoods to schools, transit stops, and commercial streets -- they function as infrastructure, not amenities. The I-205 Multi-Use Path runs north-south through outer NE linking Gateway Green directly to the Gateway Transit Center via a dedicated TriMet bridge, while inner NE's sidewalk grid and bike-friendly streets create a secondary network that ties Irving Park to Alameda Elementary, Beaumont Village, and Hollywood MAX station within a continuous walkable loop. Ten parks across the quadrant cover 100+ combined acres, from inner NE's mature-canopy community parks to outer NE's newer, larger-acreage investments in Gateway Green and Cully Park.

Community Park

Irving Park

Acreage16.3 acres

NeighborhoodIrvington

NE Portland's anchor community park in the Irvington neighborhood. Mature bigleaf maple canopy, lighted tennis courts, playground, ball fields, and a stormwater nature patch built into the hillside.

Lighted tennis courts
Playground (ages 2-12)
Ball fields
Stormwater nature area
Off-leash dog area
Picnic tables and shelters

Mountain Bike Park

Gateway Green

Acreage25 acres

NeighborhoodGateway

Trails2 mi singletrack

Pump TrackConcrete

I-205 PathDirect access

Portland's only urban mountain bike park. Singletrack trails, concrete pump track, and meadow areas wedged between I-84 and I-205. A dedicated TriMet bridge connects directly to Gateway Transit Center and MAX.

2 miles singletrack trail
Concrete pump track
TriMet pedestrian bridge
I-205 Multi-Use Path access
Open meadow areas
Free parking

Natural Area / Viewpoint

Rocky Butte

Elevation612 ft

TypeExtinct volcanic cone

ParkingSummit lot

Views360-degree Cascades

ClimbingRock routes (NW face)

EraWPA-era stone walls

Extinct volcanic cone with WPA-era stone walls and 360-degree panoramic views of Mt. Hood, Mt. St. Helens, Mt. Adams, and downtown Portland. Rock climbing routes on the northwest face. Summit accessible by car or hiking trail.

360-degree Cascade views
WPA-era stone fortress walls
Rock climbing routes
Hiking trails to summit
Historic stonework picnic area
Free summit parking

Community Park

Cully Park

NE Portland's newest large-acreage park, built on a former landfill site in the Cully neighborhood. Community-designed with multi-use fields, playground, walking paths, and a community garden reflecting the neighborhood's range.

Multi-use sports fields
Nature-based playground
Walking and cycling paths
Community garden plots
Picnic shelters
Restrooms and parking

Healthcare

Healthcare in Northeast Portland

Legacy Emanuel Medical Center campus in Northeast Portland — Legacy Emanuel Medical Center

NE Portland is anchored by two full-service hospitals within the quadrant's boundaries. Legacy Emanuel Medical Center on N Gantenbein is one of only two Level I trauma centers in Oregon and houses the region's only burn center between Seattle and Sacramento, plus Randall Children's Hospital. Providence Portland Medical Center on NE Glisan is a Magnet-designated hospital recognized by US News in 15 types of care. For relocating families, what this means practically is that emergency, surgical, pediatric, cancer, and cardiac care are all within a 15-minute drive from anywhere in NE Portland -- a coverage density that most Portland suburbs cannot match.

Hospital

Legacy Emanuel Medical Center

554 beds | Level I Trauma | 2801 N Gantenbein Ave

One of only two Level I trauma centers in Oregon. Burn center, Life Flight, Randall Children's Hospital, and comprehensive cardiac and neurological care. 5-15 minutes from most NE Portland neighborhoods.

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Hospital

Providence Portland Medical Center

483 beds | Magnet Designated | 4805 NE Glisan St

Magnet-designated hospital recognized by US News in 15 types of care. Comprehensive cancer center, heart institute, and orthopedic programs. 10-20 minutes from most NE Portland neighborhoods.

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Children's Hospital

Randall Children's Hospital

On Legacy Emanuel Campus | 2801 N Gantenbein Ave

Nine-story pediatric hospital on the Legacy Emanuel campus with neonatal unit, pediatric emergency department, cancer treatment center, and Ronald McDonald House on-site.

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Integrated Health

Kaiser Permanente Interstate Medical Office

3550 N Interstate Ave

Kaiser Permanente integrated campus near the Rose Quarter with primary care, specialty clinics, pharmacy, and laboratory services. Yellow Line MAX access at Interstate/Rose Quarter station.

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Community Health

OHSU Richmond Family Health Center

OHSU Outpatient | 3930 SE Division St

OHSU-affiliated community health center providing primary care and behavioral health services. Sliding-scale fees available for qualifying patients.

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Community Health

Wallace Medical Concern

Community Clinic | 12550 SE Powell Blvd

Federally qualified health center providing primary care, dental, and behavioral health services in the outer eastside. Serves patients regardless of insurance status or ability to pay.

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Urgent Care

Legacy GoHealth Urgent Care (Hollywood)

Walk-In | 4212 NE Broadway St

Walk-in urgent care on NE Broadway in the Hollywood District. X-ray, lab, and minor injury treatment without an ER visit. Open 7 days per week.

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Community Health

Outside In

Community Clinic | 1132 SW 13th Ave

Community health center offering primary care, mental health, dental, and social services. Serves patients regardless of ability to pay with locations accessible from NE Portland via MAX.

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Education

Schools in Northeast Portland

Grant High School modernized campus in Northeast Portland — Grant High School, NE Portland

Portland Public Schools serves all of NE Portland with an overall Niche grade of B and 44,039 students district-wide. The performance range within NE Portland is wide: Alameda Elementary carries a GreatSchools rating of 10 out of 10, while schools in outer NE score lower on the same metrics. Grant High School completed a $482 million modernization in 2019 and carries a Niche grade of A-. The district is actively restructuring middle school boundaries in NE Portland, which will shift attendance patterns over the next two to three years.

School	Level	GreatSchools	Niche	Notable Program
Grant High School	9-12	7/10	A-	$482M modernization (2019), largest PPS high school
Alameda Elementary	K-5	10/10	A+	Top-rated NE Portland elementary, Alameda Ridge
Beaumont Middle School	6-8	6/10	B+	Beaumont-Wilshire neighborhood, IB candidate
Sabin School	PK-8	4/10	B-	Dual-language Spanish immersion (PK-8)
Irvington School	K-8	5/10	B	K-8 model in Irvington Historic District
Beverly Cleary School	K-8	8/10	A	K-8 model, Hollywood/Grant Park campuses
Rose City Park Elementary	K-5	5/10	B	Neighborhood elementary serving Rose City Park
Scott School	K-8	3/10	B-	K-8 model serving Cully neighborhood

Grant High School

Level: 9-12

GreatSchools: 7/10 · Niche: A-

Program: $482M modernization (2019), largest PPS high school

Alameda Elementary

Level: K-5

GreatSchools: 10/10 · Niche: A+

Program: Top-rated NE Portland elementary, Alameda Ridge

Beaumont Middle School

Level: 6-8

GreatSchools: 6/10 · Niche: B+

Program: Beaumont-Wilshire neighborhood, IB candidate

Sabin School

Level: PK-8

GreatSchools: 4/10 · Niche: B-

Program: Dual-language Spanish immersion (PK-8)

Irvington School

Level: K-8

GreatSchools: 5/10 · Niche: B

Program: K-8 model in Irvington Historic District

Beverly Cleary School

Level: K-8

GreatSchools: 8/10 · Niche: A

Program: K-8 model, Hollywood/Grant Park campuses

Rose City Park Elementary

Level: K-5

GreatSchools: 5/10 · Niche: B

Program: Neighborhood elementary serving Rose City Park

Scott School

Level: K-8

GreatSchools: 3/10 · Niche: B-

Program: K-8 model serving Cully neighborhood

School boundaries shift over time. Verify your specific address assignment at PPS School Boundary Lookup before making a purchase decision based on school access.

GreatSchools ratings and Niche grades are third-party assessments. Verify current ratings directly at GreatSchools and Niche .

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Commute & Transit in Northeast Portland

Hollywood Transit Center MAX station in Northeast Portland — Hollywood/NE 42nd Ave MAX Station

NE Portland's commute story starts with three MAX Light Rail lines -- Blue, Red, and Green -- running through the Sullivan's Gulch corridor along I-84. From Hollywood Transit Center, a typical trip to Pioneer Courthouse Square takes 12-15 minutes. The Red Line runs direct to PDX airport with no transfer required, approximately 25 minutes from Hollywood TC. During peak hours, drive times to downtown can vary from 10 minutes in inner NE to 25 minutes from outer NE, and the I-84/I-5 interchange at the Rose Quarter is the bottleneck that every NE Portland commuter learns to navigate or avoid. I tell every buyer considering NE Portland to test the actual commute at their actual departure time before committing.

Destination → click for live directions	Best Route	Avg Drive Time	Transit Option
Downtown Portland	I-84 W to I-5 or surface streets	10-25 min (varies by neighborhood)	MAX Blue/Red/Green (12-15 min from Hollywood TC)
PDX Airport	I-84 E to I-205 N or MAX Red Line	15-25 min	MAX Red Line direct (25 min from Hollywood TC)
Nike HQ (Beaverton)	I-84 W to I-5 S to US-26 W	35-50 min (peak hours)	MAX + bus transfer (60+ min)
Intel (Hillsboro)	I-84 W to US-26 W	40-55 min (peak hours)	MAX Blue Line (70+ min)
OHSU	I-84 W to I-5 S, Terwilliger exit	20-35 min	MAX to Portland Aerial Tram (35-45 min)
Lloyd District	NE Broadway or I-84	5-15 min	MAX (5-10 min from Hollywood TC)
Columbia Corridor	NE 33rd or NE 42nd north to Columbia	10-20 min	TriMet Bus Line 75 (Lombard)
Swan Island (Daimler HQ)	I-5 N to N Going St exit	10-20 min	TriMet Bus Line 85 (Swan Island)

Downtown Portland

Drive: 10-25 min (varies by neighborhood) | Transit: MAX Blue/Red/Green (12-15 min from Hollywood TC)

I-84 W to I-5 or surface streets via NE Broadway. Rose Quarter interchange is the peak-hour bottleneck.

PDX Airport

Drive: 15-25 min | Transit: MAX Red Line direct (25 min from Hollywood TC)

No transfer, no parking garage. The Red Line airport connection is NE Portland's single strongest transit advantage.

Nike HQ (Beaverton)

Drive: 35-50 min (peak hours) | Transit: MAX + bus transfer (60+ min)

I-84 W to I-5 S to US-26 W. The westside commute is the single most common reason buyers shift from NE to Beaverton.

Intel (Hillsboro)

Drive: 40-55 min (peak hours) | Transit: MAX Blue Line (70+ min)

I-84 W to US-26 W through the Vista Ridge Tunnel. Daily commuters should test this route before committing to NE Portland.

OHSU

Drive: 20-35 min | Transit: MAX to Portland Aerial Tram (35-45 min)

I-84 W to I-5 S, exit at Terwilliger. Parking is limited on Marquam Hill; many OHSU commuters use MAX plus the tram.

Lloyd District

Drive: 5-15 min | Transit: MAX (5-10 min from Hollywood TC)

NE Broadway or I-84 westbound. Lloyd District employers are the easiest commute from any NE Portland neighborhood.

Columbia Corridor

Drive: 10-20 min | Transit: TriMet Bus Line 75 (Lombard)

NE 33rd or NE 42nd north to Columbia Blvd. Oregon's largest industrial area with 60,000 jobs on NE Portland's northern edge.

Swan Island (Daimler HQ)

Drive: 10-20 min | Transit: TriMet Bus Line 85 (Swan Island)

I-5 N to N Going St exit. Daimler Truck North America's LEED Platinum headquarters and industrial/marine employers.

Getting Around Without a Car

NE Portland's inner neighborhoods support car-free living more effectively than any other Portland quadrant outside downtown. Hollywood District (Walk Score 94), Irvington (~80-85), Sabin (~80+), and the Lloyd District (91) each provide grocery, restaurant, and transit access within walking distance. The three MAX lines along I-84 plus TriMet bus routes 6, 12, 72, and 75 cover most daily commute corridors. Bike Score in inner NE consistently runs above 90, reflecting the flat grid, bike lanes on NE Broadway and Williams, and the Greenway network through residential streets.

The car-free equation breaks down in outer NE. Cully (Walk Score 58), Roseway (~60-65), and Parkrose (~45-55) require a car for most daily errands. The transition from walkable to car-dependent is visible east of NE 42nd Avenue, where sidewalks become intermittent and commercial corridors shift to highway-oriented.

Transit Highlight

Three MAX Lines + Direct Airport Service

NE Portland is the only Portland quadrant served by three MAX Light Rail lines (Blue, Red, Green) running through a single corridor. From Hollywood Transit Center, you can reach Pioneer Courthouse Square in 12-15 minutes, Lloyd Center in 5-10 minutes, and PDX Airport in approximately 25 minutes with no transfer required.

The MAX Yellow Line on N Interstate Ave serves the Rose Quarter from the north. Gateway Transit Center in outer NE is a major transfer point where the Blue, Red, and Green lines converge, providing access to Gresham, Hillsboro, Clackamas, and the airport.

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The Local Shortcut

Most clients who end up in NE Portland tell me they avoid I-84 entirely for east-west trips within the quadrant. NE Fremont, NE Prescott, and NE Sandy Blvd all run east-west across the full width of NE Portland without touching the freeway. For north-south movement, NE 33rd and NE 42nd are the two main arterials. Knowing these four streets is the difference between a 10-minute drive and a 25-minute one during peak hours.

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Employment

Major Employers Near Northeast Portland

Columbia Corridor industrial landscape viewed from Northeast Portland — Columbia Corridor, NE Portland's northern edge

NE Portland sits at the geographic center of Portland's employment map. Downtown is 10-25 minutes west via I-84 or MAX. The Columbia Corridor along NE Portland's northern edge is Oregon's largest industrial area at 28 square miles and 60,000 jobs. Legacy Emanuel and Providence Portland together employ thousands within the quadrant itself. For buyers commuting to the Westside tech corridor (Nike, Intel), the honest answer is that NE Portland adds 15-20 minutes to that commute compared to Beaverton or Hillsboro, and I have seen that commute push buyers west after a year or two.

Legacy Health

Healthcare | 2801 N Gantenbein Ave

Legacy Emanuel Medical Center, Randall Children's Hospital, and administrative offices. 5-15 minutes from most NE Portland neighborhoods via surface streets.

Providence Health & Services

Healthcare | 4805 NE Glisan St

Providence Portland Medical Center and regional administrative offices. 10-20 minutes from NE Portland neighborhoods via NE Glisan or I-84.

Columbia Corridor Employers

Industrial | Columbia Blvd corridor

Oregon's largest industrial area at 28 square miles and approximately 60,000 employees. Logistics, manufacturing, aviation, and distribution. 10-20 minutes from NE Portland via NE 33rd or NE 42nd north to Columbia Blvd.

Daimler Truck North America

Manufacturing HQ | Swan Island

LEED Platinum North American headquarters on Swan Island. 10-20 minutes from NE Portland via I-5 N to N Going St exit.

Kaiser Permanente

Healthcare | 3550 N Interstate Ave

Integrated health campus near the Rose Quarter with primary care, specialty clinics, and administrative offices. MAX Yellow Line access at Interstate/Rose Quarter station.

Downtown Portland

Multi-sector | Pioneer Courthouse Square area

Financial services, government, tech, and professional services concentrated downtown. 10-25 minutes from NE Portland via I-84 or MAX Light Rail (12-15 min from Hollywood TC).

Nike (Beaverton)

Sportswear HQ | Murray Blvd, Beaverton

World headquarters in Beaverton. 35-50 minutes from NE Portland during peak hours via I-84 W to I-5 S to US-26 W. NE Portland adds 15-20 minutes compared to a Beaverton commute.

Intel (Hillsboro)

Semiconductor | Ronler Acres, Hillsboro

Major semiconductor campus in Hillsboro. 40-55 minutes from NE Portland during peak hours via I-84 W to US-26 W. MAX Blue Line provides a 70+ minute transit alternative.

Community

Community Events & Culture in Northeast Portland

Last Thursday arts walk on Alberta Street in Northeast Portland — Last Thursday on Alberta Street

Last Thursday on Alberta has been NE Portland's signature community event for nearly 30 years -- a monthly arts walk that closes 15 blocks to traffic and fills the corridor with gallery openings, street musicians, and vendor booths from June through August. The question relocating buyers from larger cities consistently ask is whether this is a tourist event or a neighborhood event. The answer is both, and that is the point. NE Portland's event calendar runs from the Mississippi Street Fair to the Fremont Fest in Beaumont to Sunday Parkways routes through Irvington and Alameda.

MonthlyLT

Last Thursday on Alberta

Monthly arts walk (June-August) closing 15 blocks of Alberta Street to traffic. Gallery openings, street musicians, vendor booths, and food. Nearly 30 years running.

Jul12

Mississippi Street Fair

Annual summer street fair on N Mississippi Ave drawing 30,000+ visitors. Live music stages, food vendors, craft booths, and community organizations. One of Portland's largest neighborhood festivals.

Jun01

Portland Rose Festival

Portland's signature annual festival with parades, dragon boat races, and Fleet Week along the Willamette waterfront. Multiple events across the city throughout June, accessible from NE Portland via MAX.

Jun-SepSun

Sunday Parkways

City-sponsored car-free cycling and walking event with routes through NE Portland neighborhoods including Irvington, Alameda, and Hollywood. Parks along the route host music, food, and activities.

SatWk

Hollywood Farmers Market

Year-round Saturday farmers market in the Hollywood District. Local produce, prepared food, artisan products, and live music. One of Portland's busiest neighborhood markets.

YearRnd

Alberta Street Gallery Walks

Beyond Last Thursday, Alberta Street galleries maintain regular opening schedules and monthly shows year-round. The corridor between 15th and 30th functions as NE Portland's permanent arts district.

SepTBD

Fremont Fest

Annual community festival in Beaumont Village on NE Fremont Street. Local vendors, live music, kids' activities, and food from neighborhood restaurants. A neighborhood-scale event that introduces Beaumont-Wilshire to prospective residents.

YearRnd

Rose Quarter / Moda Center Events

Portland Trail Blazers NBA games, concerts, and major events at the Moda Center and Memorial Coliseum. Located at NE Portland's western edge with direct MAX access at Rose Quarter Transit Center.