Grant Park

Portland, OR

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Grant Park - Portland, OR

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Home to one of America’s favorite children’s book authors

Walkable Great Schools Family-Friendly Great Location Outdoors

Anchored by its beloved namesake green space, Grant Park is a unique park-like neighborhood about four miles northeast of Downtown Portland and is known as one of the best places to live in the city. The 20-acre park is the heart of this community-oriented, family-friendly neighborhood with awesome facilities including bike trails, a dog park, a public pool, tennis courts, and more. The park is also home to the Beverly Cleary Sculpture Garden, which features statutes of Beverly Cleary’s most beloved characters: Ramona, Henry Higgins, and Ribsy the dog. The beloved children’s book author grew up in Grant Park and many of her stories took place in the neighborhood. Families love having easy access to some of the city’s best schools, two of which are named after the author.

Filled with tree-lined streets, Grant Park is a charming locale with historic homes in a variety of styles including Tudors, English, Cottage, and Bungalows. Along with eye-catching single-family houses, Grant Park has mid-range to upscale apartments available for rent as well. Grant Park is known as an upscale neighborhood, but there are some mid-range options available too. There are many restaurants, shops, and grocery stores within walking distance or a short bicycle or car ride. Proximity to downtown allows residents to explore even more shopping, dining, and entertainment options.

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94

Walker's Paradise

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.

70

Excellent Transit

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You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.

93

Biker's Paradise

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

Do you prefer to get around on two wheels? You’ll love living in this neighborhood, which is considered a biker’s paradise.

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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

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Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.