Choosing the Right Portland Neighborhood or Suburb
Explore the City’s Distinct Quadrants + Top Suburbs for Every Lifestyle
If you're planning a move to Portland—or just trying to figure out which area fits you best—this guide is your starting point. Portland is divided into six sections: Northwest, Southwest, Northeast, Southeast, North, and South Portland, each with its own distinctive character. Surrounding suburbs add even more options for those who prefer more space, top schools, or a slower pace.
Interested in seeing neighborhoods based off of proximity to specific hospitals? Check out my guides for OHSU, St. Vincent and Emanuel Legacy
📍 Northwest Portland (NW) - Click here for my guide
Historic charm meets upscale living
Includes the following neighborhoods:
Alphabet District / Nob Hill
Pearl District
Slabtown
Forest Park
Northwest Heights
Kings Heights
Willamette Heights
Linnton
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🌉 Southwest Portland (SW) - Click here for my guide
Nature, hills, and quick access to hospitals and downtown
Neighborhoods in Southwest Portland:
Multnomah Village
Hillsdale
Bridlemile
South Burlingame
Hayhurst
Maplewood
Raleigh Hills
West Slope
Southwest Hills
Homestead
Healy Heights
Arnold Creek
Markham
Crestwood
Ashcreek
Garden Home
Far Southwest
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🏠 Southeast Portland (SE) - See my guide here
Eclectic, vibrant, and community-oriented
Southeast Portland neighborhoods:
Sellwood-Moreland
Eastmoreland
Woodstock
Brentwood-Darlington
Mt. Scott-Arleta
Foster-Powell
Creston-Kenilworth
Reed
Brooklyn
Richmond
Sunnyside
Hosford-Abernethy
Buckman
Mt. Tabor
South Tabor
Lents
Powellhurst-Gilbert
Mill Park
Hazelwood
Laurelhurst (shared with NE)
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🚲 Northeast Portland (NE) - Click here for my guide
Culturally rich, diverse, and fast-growing
Northeast Portland neighborhoods:
Alameda
Beaumont-Wilshire
Concordia
Cully
Eliot
Grant Park
Hollywood
Humboldt
Irvington
King
Lloyd District
Madison South
Rose City Park
Roseway
Sabin
Sullivan's Gulch
Sumner
Vernon
Woodlawn
Laurelhurst (shared with SE)
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🏢 North Portland (NoPo) - See my guide here
Industrial roots, creative energy, and community pride
North Portland neighborhoods:
Arbor Lodge
Bridgeton
Cathedral Park
East Columbia
Hayden Island
Kenton
Overlook
Piedmont
Portsmouth
St. Johns
University Park
🛍️ South Portland - See my guide here
A newer official district blending riverfront living and hillside views
South Portland includes:
South Waterfront
Corbett-Terwilliger-Lair Hill (CTLH)
John’s Landing
🏡 Top Portland Suburbs - See guide here
Looking for more space, top schools, or a quieter lifestyle?
Popular suburbs around Portland:
Lake Oswego
West Linn
Beaverton
Tigard
Tualatin
Sherwood
Wilsonville
Hillsboro
Bethany
Happy Valley
Oregon City
Milwaukie
🗺️ Not Sure Where to Start?
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