Laurelhurst

Portland, OR

Laurelhurst - Portland, OR

Area Guide

Niche Reviews

3.9 (4 Reviews)

The outdoor-oriented home to Laurelhurst Park

Commuter • Family-Friendly • Park-Like • Convenient • Suburban • Upscale •

Laurelhurst is an upscale, family-friendly community that sits only four miles northeast of Downtown Portland. Home to the popular Laurelhurst Park, residents frequent this 31-acre park for its off-leash dog area, duck pond, walking trails, playground, and shaded picnic areas. This charming neighborhood is lined with unique homes, safe residential streets, and mature trees. From the Cheese & Crack Snack Shop and Laurelhurst Theater to Pambiche and the Matador, there are entertainment and dining options galore in this convenient neighborhood. Other conveniences like grocery stores and public and private schools can be found in this area as well. There are many upscale apartments in Laurelhurst, but there are affordable options as well.

Transportation

Walker's Paradise

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

Excellent Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

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.

Reviews of Laurelhurst - Portland, OR

Niche Reviews

3.9 4 Reviews

Current Resident

7 years and 1 months ago•Niche Review

The move to make Laurelhurst an Historic District has shown me and my family just how classist, intolerant (of diversity of thought/aesthetic sensibilities) and downright nasty neighbors are. If we could we'd move. Sad to see such an aggressive preference for houses over people.

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