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Midcentury suburbia with a great view
Portland's Centennial neighborhood is a 1960s suburb with easy access to everything that makes the Rose City what it is. "This is the definition of suburbia: dead-end streets, winding roads, huge lots, and amazing, established landscaping. That's pretty much what you're going to get here," says Claire Paris, principal broker and owner of Portland's Paris Realty Group. "You may never want to leave." Centennial holds true to the Portland ethos, with diverse local restaurants as well as long-standing local stores that provide a neighborly, family vibe. This comes with convenient routes to job centers in Portland and Gresham, including accessible public transit, topped off by a view of Mt. Hood to the south, from pretty much anywhere in the community.
Modern two-story homes are common in the Centennial neighborhood.
You can find many different types of trees and foliage in the Centennial neighborhood.
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Getting in and around Centennial
Centennial and the whole Portland region is extraordinarily bikeable – in fact, it seems to be the preferred mode of transportation many days. The neighborhood is relatively walkable, with some sidewalks, although most residents will use a car to get around for errands and the like. Oregon Route 26 runs through the center of the community, taking drivers right to Interstate 205. For commuting into the city, however, many use the light rail with stops just north of the neighborhood, a fast and direct route to the heart of downtown. When residents want to get out of town, they make the 10-mile drive to Portland International Airport. Closer by, Adventist Health Portland is a 4-mile trip and provides 24-hour emergency care, along with jobs for the area.
Residents of the Centennial neighborhood enjoy alternate transportation methods.
Public transportation is made easy with many bus stops throughout the neighborhood.
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Parks for all skill and activity levels
Portland is known for its outdoorsy vibe, and Centennial doesn’t disappoint, offering diverse parks. Verdell Burdine Rutherford Park was recently updated with a new playground, picnic shelter, paved pathways, a Portland Loo, public art and a renovated grass soccer field. Parklane Park is next on the list, adding a community garden, a skate park, an off-leash dog area and much more while expanding from 5 aces to 25 acres. On the southern end, the hardcore outdoors folk can hike and bike Powell Butte Nature Park, which offers a stunning view of Mt. Hood on top of an extinct cinder cone volcano.
Signage welcomes you to Verdell Burdine Rutherford Park in the Centennial Neighborhood.
Dogs enjoy the off leash area of Lynchwood Park.
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Portland values independent stores
The variety of independent dining and shops in Centennial reflect the “Keep Portland Weird” vibe. Residents can grab a coffee at Beanies Bikini Barista before making their way south to Disc Heroes, a local shop specializing in disc golf, trading cards, and collectibles – they host regular Magic: The Gathering tournaments there. At the southern end, Ixtapa works to source ingredients locally to use in their classic Mexican dishes. While the Lariat Lounge is a great dive bar for a nightcap, it can also hold its own on the food side, with elevated pub grub in western vibes. Fred Meyer on the west side is a popular grocery stop, complimented by Oriental Food Value and Supermercados Mexico providing cultural staples.
Varied school experiences
Most students in the Centennial neighborhood will be in the Centennial School District. They may start out in Parklane or Patrick Lynch Elementary, both receiving a C from Niche then move on to Oliver Middle School, which is not graded. Others may attend Powell Butte or Pleasant Valley Elementary, graded C-plus and B-minus respectively, then progress to Centennial Middle School which earns a B. All students in the school district come together at Centennial High School, which earns a B grade and has a renowned marching band. Students in the northeast corner of the neighborhood may attend Reynolds School District, starting at Hartley Elementary and then progressing to H.B. Lee Middle School, finally finishing up at Reynolds High School, all three of which earn a C-minus or above. Reynolds, the second-largest high school in Portland, was recently remodeled with upgraded culinary skills and science classrooms. Nearby private schools include Portland Christian Elementary and Junior/Senior High Schools.
Signage welcomes you to the Centennial Highschool's main entrance.
The main student entrance to Centennial Middle School.
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Century-old festivities
The residential layout of Centennial means that most events take place outside of the neighborhood, either east to Gresham for the annual Gresham Arts Festival, or west to Portland for the Multnomah County Fair. Taking place over three days at the end of May at Oaks Amusement Park, this festival dates back to 1907, starting as a grange fair, but today draws in Centennial residents and others from around the region.
Quintessential midcentury housing
“If you want amazing mid-centuries or rambling ranches, Centennial is where it's at,” says Paris. Boxy ranch-style and split-level homes that were popular during the 1960s and the 1970s define the Centennial neighborhood, reflecting the median build date of 1963. There are other options – for instance, the mobile estates in the center of the neighborhood and apartment complexes sprinkled throughout. Single-family homes in the neighborhood generally sell for between $350,000 and $500,000, regardless of style, and many include updates like modern kitchens and finishes, along with off-street parking and outdoor space featuring mature trees.
Beautiful trees line the streets of the Centennial neighborhood.
Modest Bungalows are a commonly found home in the Centennial neighborhood.
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A noisy neighbor
While much of the southern end of the neighborhood gets a scenic view with the trees and hills of Powell Butte Nature Park, it also comes with close proximity to the Portland Gun Club. While safe, some homes line the outskirts of the property, and residents will have to be comfortable with regular gunfire punctuating the day.
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Parks in this Area
Lynchwood Park
Powell Butte Nature Park
Parklane Park
Rockwood Central Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Disc Golf
Glenfair Park
Verdell Burdine Rutherford Park
Transit
Airport
Portland International
21 min drive
Bus
SE Powell & 170th
Bus
SE Powell & 160th
Bus
SE Powell & Naegeli
Bus
SE Division & 174th Ave
Bus
SE 162nd & Tibbetts
Bus
SE Division & 168th Ave
Bus
SE Division & 142nd Ave
Reviews
Niche Reviews
3.26 Reviews
3.0Niche User
3/2/2016Niche Review
Crime is constant in specific areas, but not near the suburban area. Police are quick at responding and so are fire and emergency vehicles.
3.0Current Resident
11/3/2020Niche Review
It has adequate public transportation and shopping available. The public K-12 schools are hit and miss from my personal experience as a mother and a student. It's not as heavily populated as some areas of Portland by homeless people, but we do have our fair share. There's a high rate of crime in the neighborhood and drive by shootings since living here. I've honestly lost track of how many. With all that being said, there are far worse neighborhoods in Portland these days and the rent is cheap. I don't really recommend living here if you don't have too. I've lived in Portland most of my life and it's gone way downhill. With all of that being said, there's a wide variety of shopping available. It's adjacent to downtown Gresham, Wood Village, Fairview, and Troutdale. It gets 'nicer' the closer you go out towards Gresham as far as scenery goes and shops. Most keep to themselves I've found. I would not consider it peaceful.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Centennial
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
5
4
Robbery
5
4
Burglary
6
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
6
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Centennial Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Centennial, Portland sell after 47 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Centennial, Portland over the last 12 months is $406,000, up 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
23,609
Median Age
39
Population Density
12 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$57,947
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$71,687
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
83.3%
College Graduates
17.6%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
5.6%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
64.3%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
47''
Average Winter Low Temperature
33°F
Average Summer High Temperature
81°F
Annual Snowfall
7''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
83/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
58/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
47/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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