Portland Heights, OR Area Guide & Demographic Information

Portland Heights is one of the city’s most prestigious and historic neighborhoods, perched in the West Hills just above downtown in Southwest Portland. Known for its early-twentieth-century mansions, architecturally significant homes, and winding, tree-lined streets, the area offers sweeping city and mountain views with quick access to downtown, Washington Park, and Council Crest. It remains one of Portland’s most enduring “established prestige” addresses.

The Portland Heights housing market skews high-end and architecturally distinctive, with a mix of grand historic residences, classic Old Portland homes, and select modern builds and renovations. Inventory is limited and tightly held, and values are driven as much by views, lot, and architectural pedigree as by square footage. Buyers are drawn by the combination of historic character, walkability to Goose Hollow and downtown, and access to well-regarded schools.

Portland Heights is part of the wider Southwest Portland market and is frequently compared with the upscale, master-planned Forest Heights or the charm of nearby Multnomah Village. The Dirk Hmura Team brings the local expertise and discretion these historic, view-driven properties require to both buyers and sellers.

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Overview for Portland Heights, OR

3,800 people live in Portland Heights, where the median age is 42 and the average individual income is $102,740. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

3,800

Total Population

42 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$102,740

Average individual Income

Demographics and Employment Data for Portland Heights, OR

Population Households Employment

Portland Heights has 1,777 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Portland Heights do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 3,800 people call Portland Heights home. The population density is 7,126 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

3,800

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

42 years

Median Age

48 / 53%

Men vs Women

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25-64 Years

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65-74 Years

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75+ Years

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1,777

Total Households

2

Average Household Size

$102,740

Average individual Income

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30 to 59 Minutes

60+ Minutes

Schools in Portland Heights, OR

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The following schools are within or nearby Portland Heights. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

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Around Portland Heights, OR

There's plenty to do around Portland Heights, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

30

Car-Dependent

Walking Score

50

Bikeable

Bike Score

64

Good Transit

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Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Taste Of Mexico Food Cart, Cherries and Figs, and Taqueria El Torito.

Name	Category	Distance	Reviews	Ratings by Yelp
Visit the Taste Of Mexico Food Cart page on Yelp Search 3626 N Leverman St on Google Maps	Dining	4.24 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Cherries and Figs page on Yelp Search 1607 NE Alberta St on Google Maps	Dining	4.32 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Taqueria El Torito page on Yelp Search 5005 NE 14th Ave on Google Maps	Dining	4.22 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Los Borrachos PDX page on Yelp Search 5916 N Greeley Ave on Google Maps	Dining	4.01 miles	11 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Parallel Worlds Bookshop page on Yelp Search 2639 NE Alberta St on Google Maps	Shopping	4.61 miles	10 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the NOW Yoga page on Yelp Search 4201 N Williams Ave on Google Maps	Active	3.55 miles	23 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Elixir Skin Therapy page on Yelp Search 620 SW 5th Ave on Google Maps	Beauty	1.32 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Luxe Laser page on Yelp Search 1405 NE Broadway on Google Maps	Beauty	2.99 miles	85 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Tachi Skin Care page on Yelp Search 1433 NE Alberta St on Google Maps	Beauty	4.25 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Klover page on Yelp Search 321 NE Wygant St on Google Maps	Beauty	3.89 miles	20 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Rococo page on Yelp Search 1247 NW 19th Ave on Google Maps	Beauty	1.69 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Nurturing Esthetics By Heidi Andrus page on Yelp Search 431 NE Rosa Parks Way on Google Maps	Beauty	4.68 miles	11 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Yours Essentially Massage, Spa Parties & Products page on Yelp Search 2250 nw flanders st on Google Maps	Beauty	1.21 miles	9 reviews	5/5 stars