North Portland Neighborhoods

Boise
The city of Portland created the Mississippi Historic District Target Area here to improve public safety, upgrade housing and attract businesses. The city is beginning to see the results. This is one of Oregon’s poorest and most diverse neighborhoods. Changes are happening quickly. People walk to the shops by day; at night, live music can be found at the Mississippi Pizza Pub. Average price for homes sold in the Boise neighborhood in 2005: $269,958.

Piedmont
This is a neighborhood in transition, with new affordable-home developments being built, older houses being remodeled, and the new Interstate MAX light-rail line under construction just a few blocks west. Average price for homes sold in the Piedmont neighborhood in 2005: $221,030.

University Park
Neighborhood has a unique layout and street names thanks to the efforts of Methodists who attempted to open a university here. Boasts Columbia University and the University of Portland. Neighborhood surrounds the University of Portland. Average price for homes sold in the University Park neighborhood in 2005: $192,537

Sources:
www.movingtoportland.net