Old Town Chinatown, 1 mile from Downtown Portland, is the oldest neighborhood in Portland and the official Chinatown. Visitors will know they are entering the area through the intricately decorated 1986 Chinatown Gateway done in paifang, a traditional Chinese architectural style. The gateway reminds those entering the area of the Chinese immigrants in who traveled to the West Coast and worked any labor jobs they could find to send money back to their families. By the waterfront, the Japanese American Historical Plaza recognizes the Japanese immigrants who arrived in the early 20th century, also denoting this location as the Japantown Historic District. Old Town Chinatown is rich in history and filled with trendy eateries and retail locations. “China Town in Old Town Portland is mostly commercial office space, bars, nightclubs and some restaurants,” says Cristen Lincoln, principal broker with Living Room Realty. “Very few residences. It’s very urban.”
Voodoo Doughnut and Powell’s City of Books
Old Town Chinatown is home to a variety of popular restaurants like Sushi Ichiban, where meals are delivered via a miniature train, and the infamous Voodoo Doughnut, serving uniquely decorated and flavored donuts. Residents enjoy Deadstock Coffee Roasters, a sneaker-themed coffee shop known for its quality coffee and the signature sneaker print on the latte foam. Republic Café and Ming Lounge serves Chinese cuisine and cocktails. For classic arcade games and a drink with friends, residents visit Ground Kontrol. Goodies Snack Shop offers snacking items ranging from cold brew in a can to ube popcorn. Groceries and other essentials can be found at Old Town Grocery and World Foods. Residents visit Powell’s City of Books for an endless supply of books and visit popular retailers at Pioneer Place.
Treat yourself to a famous doughnut from Voodoo Doughnuts located in the heart of Chinatown.
Powell's Book store is a Portland must see.
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Condos with waterfront views
Housing in the area mainly comprises of condos and townhouses built in the 1980s in a postmodernist style. Most housing units are on the water with a view of the Willamette River and near Portland Union Station and Highway 99W. This can be a noisy area, especially during rush hour. Condos directly on the waterfront are surrounded by manicured bushes and green spaces with a paved walking path near the water's edge. Those a few blocks behind are next to a narrow roadway with wide sidewalks and dull green lampposts. Condos and townhouses go from $230,000 to $400,000.
Pier has a docking station to get into the water near some condos in Old Town Chinatown.
Pier nearby has amazingly designed condo homes in Old Town Chinatown, Portland, Oregon.
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Portland Saturday Market and Roseland Theater
Residents enjoy catching a concert at the Roseland Theater or visiting the various museums in the area such as the Japanese American Museum of Oregon, the Portland Chinatown Museum and the Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education. Residents head to Waterfront Park for the Portland Saturday Market from March to December for local vendors. For religious services, residents can visit Garden Church, Liberation Street Church, St. Andre Bessette Catholic Church and others.
Take in the stunning Cherry Blossoms on the downtown water front.
Catch a show at the Roseland Theater, a Chinatown staple.
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Lan Su Chinese Garden and Waterfront Park
“The Lan Su Chinese Garden is an oasis in the heart of Chinatown,” says Lincoln. The Lan Su Chinese Garden, Garden of Awakening Orchids, is a botanical garden featuring rare plants and a teahouse surrounded by intricate pavilions and bridges. Running along the Willamette River, is Governor Tom McCall Waterfront Park, a park filled with historic monuments, public art, walking and biking trails and an interactive fountain. Residents and tourists visit in March and April to see the cherry blossoms lining the walking path.
Artwork of some rocks are delicately placed in Old Town Chinatown, Portland, Oregon.
Entrance to Lan Su Chinese Garden in Old Town Chinatown, Portland, Oregon.
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Light Rail lines and Portland Union Station
Four Max Light Rail lines run through the neighborhood, including the red line to the Portland International Airport. There is also Portland Union Station, where residents can catch a bus or a train to nearby cities and states. Highway 99W runs through the area. The CAP Index crime tracking database gives this neighborhood a 9 out of 10 score, with 10 indicating the highest crime. The national average is 4.
Transportation options in Chinatown are easily available with Amtrak being one of them.
Catch one of the many buses in Old town for quick and easy transportation.
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Oldest high school in Portland
Children attend Metropolitan Learning Center, receiving a B on Niche, a Kindergarten through 12th grade magnet school. Students are enrolled in a lottery process to attend the Metropolitan Learning Center. Another option in the area is Lincoln High School, receiving an A, the oldest high school in Portland, built in 1869 and rebuilt in 2017.
Students in Hillside attend Lincoln High School in Goose Hollow, Portland.
Lincoln High School view of front with the red design and multiple stories in Uptown, Portland.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
3,839
Median Age
47
Population Density
29 ppl/acre
Population under 18
6.6%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$25,237
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$44,358
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
80%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
29.3%
Advanced Degrees
12.3%
% Population in Labor Force
47.4%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
43''
Average Winter Low Temperature
31°F
Average Summer High Temperature
78°F
Annual Snowfall
3''
Area Factors
Biker's Paradise
Bike Score®
99/ 100
Walker's Paradise
Walk Score®
98/ 100
Rider's Paradise
Transit Score®
94/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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