West Portland Park

Southwest Portland, about 5.06 miles from downtown, in Multnomah County.

Researched and written by Ryan Rose · Updated October 29, 2026

Sidewalk coverage is the figure I'd flag first in West Portland Park: an estimated 20.8%, lower than 80% of Portland neighborhoods, though average block length of 307 ft is shorter than 60% of them. In my research the housing stock stood out next, with a median year built of 1981, newer than 90% of Portland neighborhoods, and tree canopy of 39.1%, more than 70% of them. Holly Farm Park and Loll Wildwood Natural Area are among the parks inside its 464 acres.

Illustration of a residential street of detached single-family houses, built mostly in the 1970s. — Illustration

I marked West Portland Park on a map of Portland drawn from the neighborhood boundaries the city publishes. Downtown is marked for reference.

At a glance

Area: 464 acres
Homes: 1,812 Counted in the 2020 Census, apartments and condos included
Median year built: 1981 Newer than 90% of Portland neighborhoods
Average home size: 1,760 sq ft Houses and buildings of up to 4 homes
Average lot size: 7,634 sq ft Larger than 60% of Portland neighborhoods
Tree canopy: 39.1% More canopy than 70% of Portland neighborhoods
Streets steeper than 8%: 24.0% of street length Hillier than 80% of Portland neighborhoods Elevation 470–772 ft
In FEMA's 100-year flood zone: None
Within 500 ft of a freeway: 5.4% of residential lots
New homes permitted: 116 More than 70% of Portland neighborhoods Since January 2023

Share of homes: 51.7% single-family houses, 6.3% in 2–4 unit buildings, 42.0% in apartment, condo and other multi-home properties

I compared each figure with the 86 other Portland neighborhoods I have researched that have at least 100 residential parcels.

Getting around on foot

Intersections per sq mile: 120 Fewer than 60% of Portland neighborhoods
Average block length: 307 ft Shorter than 60% of Portland neighborhoods
Sidewalk coverage: 20.8% (my estimate) Lower than 80% of Portland neighborhoods
Transit stops within ¼ mile: 66 Fewer than 70% of Portland neighborhoods
Everyday categories within ½ mile: 8

I compared each figure with the 86 other Portland neighborhoods I have researched that have at least 100 residential parcels.

Parks and recreation

Holly Farm Park, Kerr Site, Loll Wildwood Natural Area

Schools in and near this neighborhood

Jackson Middle School 6–8 Portland SD 1J
Markham Elementary School K–5 Portland SD 1J
SONSHINE EXPRESS PRESCHOOL
Stephenson Elementary School K–5 Portland SD 1J

Food, drink and daily errands

Restaurants: 5
Cafes: 2
Bars and pubs: 1
Grocery: 0
Pharmacies: 1

Restaurants and coffee I found nearby

The Hummus Stop Restaurant · Inside the neighborhood
Sho Japanese · Inside the neighborhood Patio
Happy Fortune Chinese · Inside the neighborhood
Starbucks Coffee · Inside the neighborhood
Black Rock Coffee · Inside the neighborhood
Thai Orchid Thai · Inside the neighborhood
Honey Spicy Korean · Inside the neighborhood Patio
Walter Mitty's Restaurant · 0.1 mi away
Baba Fresh Kebab · 0.1 mi away
Kuang's Kitchen Chinese · 0.1 mi away

I pulled these from OpenStreetMap: the nearest named restaurants and cafes, starting inside the neighborhood and measured from its edge. Places marked Patio have outdoor seating, from my research for Outdoor Seating Near Me, my other site; the photos come from that research too.

Housing context

Median home value: $602,600
Median gross rent: $1,632
Owner-occupied: 54%
Renter-occupied: 46%

I pulled these from the census tract that covers this neighborhood, so they describe the tract, not the neighborhood itself. I report housing and housing cost only.