Oregon Cities

Oregon Neighborhoods

Neighborhoods are parts of a city, not separate municipalities. These guides cover local character, restaurants, housing, parks, transportation and nearby attractions for each one.

Portland

City guide

Downtown Portland

Downtown Portland is the city's central business district, laid out in compact blocks along the Willamette River west bank. Pioneer Courthouse Square, the transit mall and the riverfront define it.

Pearl District

The Pearl District is a former warehouse and rail yard area northwest of downtown that became one of the country's best-known urban redevelopment districts.

Old Town Chinatown

Old Town Chinatown sits at the north edge of downtown, the city's oldest commercial district and the historic center of Portland's Chinese community.

Northwest District

The Northwest District runs from downtown's edge west to Forest Park, a dense grid of apartments, shops and historic homes known for NW 23rd Avenue.

Nob Hill

Nob Hill is the historic commercial heart of Northwest Portland, centered on NW 21st and 23rd avenues between Burnside and Thurman.

Goose Hollow

Goose Hollow sits in a hollow southwest of downtown beneath the West Hills, home to Providence Park and a dense grid of apartments and older homes.

West End

The West End is the western edge of downtown Portland, stretching from Burnside south toward Portland State University and the Park Blocks.

South Waterfront

South Waterfront is a newer high-rise district along the Willamette south of downtown, anchored by Oregon Health & Science University and the aerial tram.

South Portland

South Portland covers the area south of downtown between the Willamette River and the West Hills, including Lair Hill, Corbett and the South Waterfront edge.

Lloyd District

The Lloyd District sits on the east bank of the Willamette across from downtown, centered on the Moda Center, the Oregon Convention Center and a large office and retail complex.

Irvington

Irvington is a historic neighborhood in northeast Portland, known for its tree-lined streets and a large collection of Victorian and Craftsman homes.

Alameda

Alameda sits on a ridge in northeast Portland above the Alberta Arts District, known for historic homes and views toward the West Hills.

Boise

Boise is a neighborhood in inner north Portland between Mississippi Avenue and Interstate Avenue, with a mix of historic homes, industry and newer apartments.

Mississippi Avenue District

The Mississippi Avenue District is a commercial and cultural corridor in north Portland, running through the Boise and Humboldt neighborhoods.

Alberta Arts District

The Alberta Arts District is a commercial and cultural corridor along NE Alberta Street, spanning parts of several northeast Portland neighborhoods.

Concordia

Concordia is a northeast Portland neighborhood at the eastern end of the Alberta Arts District, with a mix of historic homes and newer development.

Kenton

Kenton is a neighborhood in far north Portland with a historic small downtown along Denver Avenue and its own MAX station.

St. Johns

St. Johns sits on the peninsula between the Willamette and Columbia rivers in far north Portland, with a compact downtown and the St. Johns Bridge.

University Park

University Park is a north Portland neighborhood centered on the University of Portland campus, with tree-lined streets above the Willamette.

Overlook

Overlook is a north Portland neighborhood on a bluff above the Willamette, with views toward downtown and a mix of historic homes and industry.

Arbor Lodge

Arbor Lodge is a residential neighborhood in north Portland named for a historic lodge that once stood in the area.

Hollywood District

The Hollywood District is a commercial area in northeast Portland centered on NE 42nd and Sandy Boulevard, known for the Hollywood Theatre.

Laurelhurst

Laurelhurst is a historic northeast Portland neighborhood wrapped around Laurelhurst Park, with grand early twentieth-century homes.

Kerns

Kerns is an inner northeast Portland neighborhood between the Willamette and NE 32nd, known for restaurant-heavy stretches of NE 28th and Burnside.

Buckman

Buckman is a close-in southeast Portland neighborhood between the Willamette and SE 28th, with a dense grid of older homes and apartments.

Sunnyside

Sunnyside is a southeast Portland neighborhood between Hawthorne and Belmont, with a dense grid of homes and busy commercial streets.

Belmont District

The Belmont District is a commercial corridor along SE Belmont Street, running through the Buckman, Sunnyside and Mount Tabor neighborhoods.

Hawthorne District

The Hawthorne District is a long commercial corridor along SE Hawthorne Boulevard, known for independent shops, cafes and a counterculture history.

Richmond

Richmond is a southeast Portland neighborhood between Hawthorne and Division, with a dense grid of older homes and a strong restaurant scene on Division.

Hosford-Abernethy

Hosford-Abernethy is an inner southeast Portland neighborhood that includes Ladd's Addition, the city's oldest planned residential district.

Sellwood-Moreland

Sellwood-Moreland is a southeast Portland neighborhood along the Willamette River, known for antique shops, a small-town main street and Oaks Park.

Woodstock

Woodstock is a southeast Portland neighborhood centered on Woodstock Boulevard, with a library, shops and quiet residential streets.

Eastmoreland

Eastmoreland is an established southeast Portland neighborhood near Reed College, known for large homes, the Eastmoreland Golf Course and the Crystal Springs area.

Montavilla

Montavilla is a northeast Portland neighborhood centered on SE Stark Street and 82nd Avenue, with a historic commercial core.

Foster-Powell

Foster-Powell is a southeast Portland neighborhood along SE Foster Road, one of the city's most diverse and rapidly changing areas.

Lents

Lents is a neighborhood in outer southeast Portland, centered on SE 92nd and Foster, with a MAX Green Line station and a long history as a working-class community.

Cully

Cully is a northeast Portland neighborhood known for its diversity, community gardens and proximity to the airport and Cascade foothills.

Rose City Park

Rose City Park is a northeast Portland neighborhood between the Hollywood District and the Rose City Golf Course.

Hillsdale

Hillsdale is a southwest Portland neighborhood with a compact town center along SW Capitol Highway, surrounded by wooded hills.

Multnomah Village

Multnomah Village is a southwest Portland neighborhood with a historic village center along SW Capitol Highway and 35th.

Southwest Hills

The Southwest Hills cover the residential slopes above downtown, from Council Crest to the Marquam and Terwilliger corridors.

Northwest Heights

Northwest Heights sits on the ridge above Forest Park in far northwest Portland, a low-density residential area with views of the city and hills.

Beaverton

City guide

Downtown Beaverton

Downtown Beaverton centers on SW 1st Street and Broadway, with a library, city hall, a farmers market and a growing restaurant row.

Central Beaverton

Central Beaverton covers the older neighborhoods and commercial corridors around Cedar Hills Boulevard and Watson Avenue.

Cedar Hills

Cedar Hills is a residential area and shopping district just east of downtown Beaverton, built around Cedar Hills Crossing.

Progress Ridge

Progress Ridge is a shopping and residential district in southwest Beaverton along Murray Boulevard and Barrows Road.

Murrayhill

Murrayhill is a residential area in southern Beaverton with shopping along Murray Boulevard and Scholls Ferry Road.

Five Oaks

Five Oaks is a central Beaverton neighborhood around TV Highway and 5th Street, with a mix of housing and small business.

South Beaverton

South Beaverton covers the residential areas south of Farmington Road toward Cooper Mountain and Murrayhill.

Hillsboro

City guide

Downtown Hillsboro

Downtown Hillsboro centers on Main Street and 3rd Avenue, with the Washington County courthouse, a library, shops and a growing restaurant scene.

Orenco Station

Orenco Station is a planned transit-oriented district in Hillsboro built around a MAX station, with housing, offices and a walkable town center.

Tanasbourne

Tanasbourne is a shopping and employment district in northern Hillsboro along NW Cornell Road and 185th Avenue.

AmberGlen

AmberGlen is a planned office and technology district in the Hillsboro-Beaverton corridor around 185th Avenue and Walker Road.

Reedville

Reedville is an unincorporated area between Hillsboro and Beaverton with a mix of homes, farms and commercial strips.

Brookwood

Brookwood is a neighborhood in eastern Hillsboro near 185th Avenue and Baseline Road, with a mix of housing and commercial uses.

Salem

City guide

Downtown Salem

Downtown Salem centers on the State Capitol, Commercial Street and Riverfront City Park, with government offices, shops and restaurants.

South Salem

South Salem covers the residential and commercial areas south of Mission Street, including the hills toward Minto-Brown Island Park.

West Salem

West Salem sits across the Willamette River from downtown, in Polk County, with hillside homes and a riverfront commercial area.

Northeast Salem

Northeast Salem covers the neighborhoods around Chemeketa Community College, the airport and the industrial districts north of downtown.

Grant Neighborhood

The Grant neighborhood is a historic district north of downtown Salem, with Victorian and Craftsman homes and a strong neighborhood association.

Bush Park Area

The Bush Park area surrounds Bush's Pasture Park south of downtown, one of Salem's most desirable historic residential districts.

Morningside

Morningside is a residential neighborhood in southeast Salem near Morningside Elementary and the commercial corridors on Commercial Street.

Sunnyslope

Sunnyslope is a hillside neighborhood in south Salem with views of the valley and access to the city's southern parks.

Highland

Highland is a historic neighborhood just east of downtown Salem, with a mix of older homes and small businesses.

Northgate

Northgate is a north Salem neighborhood around Northgate Park and the commercial corridors on Portland Road and Lancaster Drive.

Eugene

City guide

Downtown Eugene

Downtown Eugene centers on Willamette Street, Kesey Square, the Fifth Street Public Market area and the Willamette riverfront.

Whiteaker

Whiteaker is a neighborhood in west Eugene just south of downtown, known for its food, arts and brewery scene along Blair and Van Buren.

Friendly Area

The Friendly Area is a south Eugene neighborhood around Friendly Street and Westmoreland Park, known for its community association and schools.

South Eugene

South Eugene covers the residential hills south of 18th Avenue, from Amazon Park up toward Spencer Butte.

University District

The University District surrounds the University of Oregon campus east of downtown, with student housing and campus-adjacent businesses.

West University

West University is the neighborhood between the University of Oregon and downtown Eugene, with historic homes and dense student housing.

Amazon

The Amazon neighborhood sits around Amazon Park in south Eugene, with a park, pool, trails and nearby schools.

River Road

River Road is a northwest Eugene district along the Willamette River, with a mix of homes, small business and riverfront access.

Santa Clara

Santa Clara is a residential area in north Eugene along River Road and Irvington Drive, with a mix of homes and neighborhood business.

Bethel

Bethel is a west Eugene district along West 11th Avenue and Barger Drive, with schools, parks and a diverse population.

Springfield

City guide

Downtown Springfield

Downtown Springfield centers on Main Street and the Willamette River, with a restored main street, a public plaza and new apartments.

Washburne Historic District

The Washburne Historic District is a residential neighborhood in Springfield with early twentieth-century homes tied to the city's railroad and mill history.

Thurston

Thurston is a residential area in east Springfield around Thurston High School and the commercial corridors on Main Street and 42nd.

Bend

City guide

Downtown Bend

Downtown Bend centers on Wall Street, Bond Street and Drake Park, with shops, restaurants and the Deschutes River a block away.

Old Bend

Old Bend is the historic residential neighborhood just south of downtown, between Wall Street and the Deschutes River.

Old Mill District

The Old Mill District is a redeveloped lumber mill site along the Deschutes River, now home to shops, restaurants, the Les Schwab Amphitheater and riverfront trails.

River West

River West is a neighborhood on the west bank of the Deschutes across from downtown, with riverfront homes and the Newport Avenue corridor.

Northwest Crossing

Northwest Crossing is a planned neighborhood in northwest Bend with a walkable commercial center, schools and parks.

Summit West

Summit West is a residential area on Bend's western edge near Shevlin Park and the Cascade foothills.

Awbrey Butte

Awbrey Butte is a hilly residential area in northwest Bend with large homes and views across the city and Cascades.

Mountain View

Mountain View is a neighborhood in north Bend around Mountain View High School and the Bend Golf Club.

Orchard District

The Orchard District is an older neighborhood in northeast Bend along Franklin Avenue and 3rd Street, with a mix of homes and small business.

Larkspur

Larkspur is a newer residential neighborhood in northeast Bend near Pine Nursery Park and the Butler Market Road corridor.

Southeast Bend

Southeast Bend covers the neighborhoods east and south of the Forum shopping area, from Reed Market Road toward Pine Nursery.

Boyd Acres

Boyd Acres is a residential neighborhood in northeast Bend near Empire Avenue and 27th Street.

Medford

City guide

Downtown Medford

Downtown Medford centers on Main Street and Riverside Avenue, with a historic commercial core, the Craterian theater and a growing food and drink scene.

East Medford

East Medford covers the neighborhoods and commercial corridors east of downtown, including the hospital district and Roxy Ann Peak.

West Medford

West Medford sits west of downtown along Stewart Avenue and near the Bear Creek Greenway, with a mix of homes and small business.

Old East Medford

Old East Medford is a historic residential district east of downtown, with early twentieth-century homes and tree-lined streets.

Ashland

City guide