Five Great Neighborhoods in Portland

Get to know some of the best places to call home in Portland

By Ryan Ritchie, FrontDoor.com | Published: 11/20/2008

After the MAX light rail connected the Mississippi neighborhood to downtown Portland in 2004, the area saw an influx of bars, restaurants and boutiques. Andrew Hall, PortlandBridges.com

"NoPo" is the city's final frontier in gentrification. For years, the north side of Portland was a blend of working-class residential neighborhoods and industrial stretches, but in recent years, the Mississippi neighborhood has undergone a rejuvenation known as the "Mississippi Miracle." An influx of entrepreneurs has opened hip restaurants, bars and boutiques in the area's abandoned factories and warehouses.

Flagship Neighborhood: Mississippi

The Neighbors: Blue-collar workers, elderly minorities, young entrepreneurs, artists, singles

Named after North Mississippi Avenue, which runs through this area, the Mississippi neighborhood has changed drastically since 2004 when the MAX light rail connected this old industrial neighborhood to downtown. This opened doors for go-getters to start the renovation from overlooked community to burgeoning hotspot. Condos and lofts are rivaling Victorian and Craftsman homes for most desirable living situation.

Also Consider: Humboldt

The area's bungalows, cottages and Foursquares are being snapped up and gussied up in this booming neighborhood, only a short bike or MAX ride from downtown. This proximity to downtown is primarily why home prices here are increasing. Browse Humboldt Real Estate

The Neighbors: Ethnically diverse couples and singles, young urbanites, artists

Photo courtesy of Andrew Hall, PortlandBridges.com

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