Livability Score

80
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities B-

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) C-
Bear Walk Cafe
Coffee Shop
Coffee Crossing
Coffee Shop
Umami Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
The Meetro
Coffee Shop
Library Café
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Fehrenbacher Hof
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Slowbomb Coffee
Coffee Shop
Smith's Place
Coffee Shop
Coco Donuts
Coffee Shop
Park Avenue Cafe
Coffee Shop
Moberi
Coffee Shop
Sunny's Espresso & Gifts
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
In Joy
Coffee Shop
Lair Hill Too
Coffee Shop
Caffe Umbria
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Coava
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Behind the Museum Café
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) A+
Stage
Theatre Arts
Elephant Lands
Attraction
Africa
Attraction
Primate Forest
Attraction
Oregon Zoo
Zoo
Discovery Zone
Attraction
Pacific Shores
Attraction
Family Farm
Zoo
Portland Children's Museum
Museum
Cascade Crest
Attraction
Great Northwest
Attraction
"Peggy" Locomotive
Attraction
Japanese Arts Learning Center
Museum
Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art
Museum
5th Avenue Cinemas
Cinema
Providence Park
Stadium
Bottle & Bottega
Theatre Arts
Portland Art Museum
Museum
Belluschi Building
Museum
Pittock Mansion
Attraction
Oregon Historical Society
Museum
Mark Building
Museum
Brunish Theatre
Theatre Arts
Newmark Theatre
Theatre Arts
Dolores Winningstad Theatre
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (0) F
Thai Yummy
Fast Food
Sake II
Fast Food
Brathaus
Fast Food
Nakita's Espresso Deli
Fast Food
Yomie's Rice X Yogurt
Fast Food
Sumo Sushi
Fast Food
Asian Fusion
Fast Food
Asian Noodle
Fast Food
Taste of Home
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
PDX Mac & Cheese Bar
Fast Food
Goose Hollow Inn
Bar
Bellagios Pizza
Fast Food
Cheerful Tortoise
Bar
Suki's Bar And Griil
Bar
Rose City Fresh
Fast Food
Rogue Hall
Bar
Poblano Pepper
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Blue Star Donuts
Fast Food
Blue Star Donuts
Sweets
TartBerry
Sweets
Cha! Cha! Cha!
Fast Food
45th Street Pub & Grill
Bar
Cactus Jack's Sports Bar
Bar
Fitness (0) F
The United Methodist Church Center
Community Centre
Sivers Center
Community Centre
Eliot Center
Community Centre
West End Theater
Community Centre
24 Hour Fitness
Gym
Hillside Community Center
Community Centre
Elysian Ballroom
Community Centre
Adrianna Hill Grand Ballroom
Community Centre
Mittleman Jewish Community Center
Community Centre
Om Base Yoga
Gym
Interchurch Center
Community Centre
The Cleaners
Community Centre
World Trade Center Conference Center
Community Centre
Big Brothers Big Sisters Columbia Northwest
Community Centre
Lee E. Moore Senior Opportunity Center
Community Centre
The John & Marlis Carson Center
Community Centre
Southwest Community Center
Community Centre
Firebrand
Gym
Urban Studio
Community Centre
Yoga Pearl
Gym
Anarres Infoshop & Community Space
Community Centre
24 Hour Fitness
Gym
Friendly House
Community Centre
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
Groceries (0) F
Bowery Bagels
Bakery
Farm to Family
Grocery Store
Green Zebra Grocery
Grocery Store
Zupan's
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Albertsons
Grocery Store
Phil's Meat Market
Butcher
Little Red's Bakeshop
Bakery
Fred Meyer
Grocery Store
Ken's Artisan Bakery
Bakery
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Kornblatt's Delicatessen
Butcher
Saint Cupcake
Bakery
Einstein Bros. Bagels
Bakery
Basics Market
Grocery Store
Baker & Spice
Bakery
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
St. Honoré Boulangerie
Bakery
Great Harvest
Bakery
Nola Doughnuts
Bakery
Pearl Bakery
Bakery
Mother's Bistro's Bakery
Bakery
World Foods
Grocery Store
Sweet Coco G
Bakery
Basics Market
Grocery Store
Parks (14) A+
Portland Heights Park
Park
Council Crest Park
Park
Southwest Talbot Property
Park
Nature Play Area
Playground
Vietnam Veterans of Oregon Memorial
Park
Governors Park
Park
Healy Heights Park
Park
Hamilton Park
Park
Hall and 14th Park
Park
Firehouse Theater Grounds
Park
Albert Kelly Park
Park
Duniway Park
Park
Southwest Thomas and 53rd Park
Park
Lair Hill Park Swingset
Playground
South Park Blocks
Park
Lair Hill Park
Park
Portland Center
Park
Lovejoy Fountain Park
Park
Hillsdale Park
Park
Pettygrove Park
Park
Keller Fountain Park
Park
Portland Firefighters Park
Park
Hillside Park
Park
Heritage Tree Park
Park
Terry Schrunk Plaza
Park
Shops (1) D-
Zoo Shop
Gift Shop
The Heights antiques
Furniture
Plaid Pantry
Convenience Store
Rose Garden Store
Gift Shop
Shell
Convenience Store
Sylvan Hills Salon
Hairdresser
P.S. Styles
Hairdresser
Great Clips
Hairdresser
Visual Eyes
Optician
76
Convenience Store
Sylvan Stop and Go
Convenience Store
Go Food Stores
Convenience Store
Mak's Mini Mart
Convenience Store
Fingers & Toes Salon
Beauty
One Creativity and Design
Hairdresser
Paradise Grocery
Convenience Store
Plaid Pantry
Convenience Store
Plaid Pantry
Convenience Store
University Market
Convenience Store
Food Mart
Convenience Store
GHM Boutique
Clothing
Ed Wyse Beauty Supply
Beauty
Rose City Irish Imports
Shoes
PSU Bike Hub
Bicycle
The Eye Clinic
Optician
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 4.1% take public transportation in Southwest Hills.
Public Transit Stops (42)
Stops & Stations
A+
Southwest Patton & Patton Lane
Bus Stop
Southwest Patton & Patton Lane
Bus Stop
Southwest Patton & Patton Court
Bus Stop
Southwest Patton & Old Orchard
Bus Stop
Southwest Talbot & Talbot Terrace
Bus Stop
3400 Block Southwest Patton
Bus Stop
Southwest Patton & Old Orchard
Bus Stop
Southwest Talbot & Talbot Terrace
Bus Stop
Southwest Talbot & Patton
Bus Stop
Southwest Talbot & Patton
Bus Stop
Southwest Patton & Humphrey
Bus Stop
Southwest Talbot Terrace & Greenway
Bus Stop
Southwest Dosch & Patton
Bus Stop
Southwest Dosch & Patton
Bus Stop
Southwest Patton & Homar
Bus Stop
Southwest Patton & Montgomery
Bus Stop
3100 Block Southwest Dosch
Bus Stop
3300 Block Southwest Dosch
Bus Stop
Southwest Patton & Greenway
Bus Stop
Southwest Vista & Broadway
Bus Stop
Southwest Dosch & Doschview
Bus Stop
Southwest Dosch & Doschview
Bus Stop
Southwest Vista & Isabella
Bus Stop
3500 Block Southwest Dosch
Bus Stop
Southwest Greenway & Council Crest
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
4.1%
D+
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Southwest Hills is 187/100 - which is 68% higher than Oregon.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
A+
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crime C-

Southwest Hills crime rates are 2,830 per 100k, which is 14% lower than Oregon
Property Crime
2,530 crimes per 100k
D-
Violent Crime
300 crimes per 100k
C+
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employment A+

The median income in Southwest Hills is $172,903 - which is 225% higher than Oregon.
Med. Household Income
$172,903
A+
Unemployment Rate
1.9%
A+
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (1)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
B+
Portland Fire & Rescue
Fire Station
The Hill House
Nursing Home
OHSU Police
Police
OHSU - Doernbecher Emergency
Hospital
David J. Cavano
Dentist
Jukka J. Perkiomaki
Dentist
Child Development Rehabilitation Center West
Doctor
Dan R. Nafziger
Doctor
Oregon Health & Science University Hospital
Hospital
Jay P. Malmquist
Dentist
Doernbecher Children's Hospital
Hospital
Shriners Hospitals for Children
Hospital
Matthew Park
Dentist
Flourish Natural Medicine
Doctor
Anxiety & Pain Treatment Center
Doctor
Dentistry for Children
Dentist
Forster Fulop
Doctor
Kohler Pavilion
Hospital
Sylvan Implant & Reconstructive Dentistry
Dentist
James Burke
Dentist
Allergy Asthma Immunology of Oregon
Doctor
Child Development Rehabilitation Center
Doctor
Sylvan Family Dentistry
Dentist
Pnrs Home Dialysis
Clinic
Portland Endodontic Group
Dentist
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
A
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housing A+

Southwest Hills home prices are $831,817 - which is 236% higher than Oregon
Home Price
$831,817
A+
Home Appreciation Rate
25%
A+
Home Affordability
4.8x (home price to income ratio)
F
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schools A+

The Southwest Hills graduation rate is 96% - which is 13% higher than Oregon
School Test Scores
79%
A-
High School Grad. Rates
96%
A+
Elementary Schools (2) C-
St Thomas More School
Opal School Of The Portland Children'S Museum
Ainsworth Elementary School
Bridlemile Elementary School
Maayan Torah Day School
Portland Chinese School
Cedarwood Waldorf School
Gray Middle School
Hilltop Preschool & Kindergarten
Northwest Academy
St James Child Development Center
The International School
Cathedral School
Metropolitan Learning Center
Portland Jewish Academy
Hayhurst Elementary School
Maimonides Jewish Day School
Rieke Elementary School
West Hills Montessori School-Vermont
Emerson School
Chapman Elementary School
St John Fisher
West Hills Learning Center
L'Etoile French Immersion School
The Cottonwood School Of Civics And Science
High Schools (0) F
Portland Chinese School
Lincoln High School
St Marys Academy
Northwest Academy
Metropolitan Learning Center
Wilson High School
Oregon Episcopal School
Edison High School
Jesuit High School
Yourth Progress Learning Center
Benson Polytechnic High School
Cleveland High School
Riverdale High School
Pacific Crest Community School
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ratings A+

Southwest Hills has an overall rating of 100% from 1 reviews.
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Southwest Hills Area Facts

  • Southwest Hills has a Livability Score of 80/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Southwest Hills crime rates are 60% lower than the Portland average
  • Cost of living in Southwest Hills is 35% higher than the Portland average
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      B- Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Southwest Hills? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Portland Heights Park
      Council Crest Park
      Southwest Talbot Property
      Nature Play Area
      Vietnam Veterans of Oregon Memorial
      Governors Park
      Healy Heights Park
      Hamilton Park

      Entertainment

      Stage
      Elephant Lands
      Africa
      Primate Forest
      Oregon Zoo
      Discovery Zone
      Pacific Shores
      Family Farm

      Food & Drink

      Thai Yummy
      Sake II
      Brathaus
      Nakita's Espresso Deli
      Yomie's Rice X Yogurt
      Sumo Sushi
      Asian Fusion
      Asian Noodle

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Southwest Hills? Of all people who commute, 4.1% take public transportation in Southwest Hills.
      Drive to Work
      63%

      8% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      4%

      equal to the US average

      Walk to Work
      4%

      equal to the US average

      A- Health & Safety

      Is Southwest Hills a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center
      Kaiser Permanente
      Doernbecher Children's Hospital
      Oregon Health & Science University Hospital
      Kohler Pavilion
      Legacy Emanuel Medical Center
      Providence Portland Medical Center
      OHSU - Doernbecher Emergency

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      Rite Aid
      Community Compounding Pharmacy
      Fairley's
      Fred Meyer Pharmacy
      Safeway
      Safeway

      Doctors

      Northwest Fertility Center
      Namaste Integrative Medicine
      Comprehensive Pain Clinic of Portland
      Insights to Health
      Element
      Therapia
      8 Hearts
      King Chiropractic