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Alberta Arts District connects Vernon to surrounding area
While Vernon is primarily residential, this North Portland neighborhood has made a name for itself as part of the Alberta Arts District. “There is a really tight community of artists,” says Happy Abernethy, lead assistant manager at the art supply store Collage, who has worked in the area for two years. This creative spirit is evident along Alberta Street, from murals such as the Alberta Art Wall and Community Cycling Center to sculptures such as “The Noble Architect.” The Alberta Street Black Heritage Markers are five art installations throughout the district that celebrate the neighborhood’s Black heritage through historical figures and moments. They include Paul Knauls, founder of the Cotton Club music venue, which hosted Etta James and Sammy Davis Jr. during its tenure. Vernon is served by Portland Public Schools, which receives a B from Niche.
Mural on the Community Cycling Center in Vernon Neighborhood is eye-catching to those walking.
Is a big part of the Vernon neighborhood.
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Locally owned businesses along Alberta Street
As part of the Alberta Arts District, residents shop at many independently owned-businesses. “Everyone around here has a lot of local support,” Abernethy says. “I see that especially working at Collage and asking for donations, people really show out.” Besides selling a wide selection of arts and crafts supplies, Collage collects donations for a local nonprofit serving people of color or the LGBTQ+ community each month. Other stores include Passenger Seat Records and Close Knit, a yarn shop, while the thrift store Dime and Penny is farther into the neighborhood. Alberta Street is also home to several other businesses, including yoga studios, hair salons and spas. Abernethy recommends the Tin Can Garden Shed Cafe, known for its breakfast dishes, although that is only one of the restaurants available. Gumba serves Italian food, while Kabba’s Kitchen specializes in African dishes. People can get groceries from Alberta Cooperative Groceries or Safeway, while Home Depot is about 7 miles away and Walmart is about a 10-mile drive.
Green bean books is a wonderful place to take your children on Sunday.
College offers wonderful arts and craft store in the Vernon neighborhood
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Last Thursday celebrates the community’s businesses
From June to August, Alberta Street closes, and businesses open for Last Thursday, a community-centered event that showcases locally made art. Galleries host their openings while performance venues and bars play live music, and independent creatives set up booths to display and sell their work. “It’s a free event that anyone can vend at,” Abernethy says. The only exception is that the event requests food vendors so that people visit the neighborhood restaurants. Other art markets are held throughout the year, including the Alberta Street Market for Diversity and Inclusion and the Fall Market.
The tin shed Garden Café has wonderful outdoor seating.
Case study coffee is a great place to work.
There's always stuff to do in the Verna neighborhood.
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Vernon streets filled with a variety of colorful homes
With sidewalks lining the residential streets of Vernon, residents can walk to the arts district. They pass green lawns with bushes, trees and flowers that offer as much variety as the homes they decorate. Colorful bungalows and Arts and Crafts sit among Foursquares and houses with sloping roofs and Tudor influences. Most of these properties were built in the early to mid-20th century, with prices typically falling between $350,000 and $650,000. Some new construction, often with postmodern influences, can be found throughout the neighborhood and can cost upwards of $750,000.
Resident of the Vernon neighborhood decorate their house they like.
Front Yard Art is all over various homes in the Vernon Neighborhood.
There plenty of Gardens in the Vernon neighborhood.
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Alberta Park blends recreation and nature
Alberta Park sits on about 16 acres at the top of the neighborhood. “It’s super nice to go when it’s nice out, and there’s a park for the kiddos,” Abernethy says. Besides a playground, children can play on the basketball courts and tennis courts. Locals can walk their dogs along the park’s trail or take them to the off-leash area, where they can run around and socialize. The Alberta Park Nature Patch, which was the pilot for the Ecologically Sustainable Landscapes Initiative, uses native plants to improve its ecosystem.
Alberta Park wntrance from NE Killingsworth St.
Picnic tables near the shady playground at Alberta Park.
A path runs through Mallory Park on NE Killingsworth St in Portland.
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Community Cycling Center supports biking community
While Vernon is a walkable neighborhood, many people get around on bicycles. The Community Cycling Center, a nonprofit in the Alberta Arts District, offers lessons on riding and maintaining a bicycle and features a workspace and bike shop to make biking accessible to everyone. TriMet bus stops are scattered throughout the neighborhood, and Portland International Airport is about 7 miles away.
Biking is a huge part of the Vernon community.
There's plenty of biking in the Vernon neighborhood.
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Jefferson High School offers wide selection of dance classes
As part of Portland Public Schools, students can complete pre-kindergarten through eighth grade at Vernon School, which earns a B from Niche and offers both the International Baccalaureate Primary and Middle Years Programme. At Jefferson High School, which receives a B-minus, students can enroll in their dance program, including African dance, jazz and ballet classes.
Jefferson High School main entrance in the Humboldt Neighborhood.
The Vernon School, home of the Owls on NE Killingsworth St.
The Madeleine Elementary School is connected to the St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church.
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Legacy Emanuel Medical Center nearby
The Legacy Emanual Medical Center, about 2 miles away, is the closest emergency room to the neighborhood. It also offers primary care services and advanced surgery and is home to Randall Children’s Hospital.
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Parks in this Area
Two Plum Park
Trails
Playground
Sabin HydroPark
Picnic Area
Trails
Playground
King School Park
Baseball/Softball
Picnic Area
Soccer
Alberta Park
Baseball/Softball
Tennis
Multi-Purpose Field
Woodlawn Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Soccer
Mallory park
Playground
Transit
Airport
Portland International
15 min drive
Bus
NE 15th & Sumner
Bus
NE Alberta & 18th
Bus
NE 15th & Jarrett
Bus
NE Alberta & 21st
Bus
NE 15th & Killingsworth
Vernon Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Vernon, Portland sell after 26 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Vernon, Portland over the last 12 months is $176,000, down 49% 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
3,031
Median Age
39
Population Density
16 ppl/acre
Population under 18
20.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
9.6%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$107,375
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$126,576
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
95.5%
College Graduates
61.8%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
21.3%
% Population in Labor Force
81.7%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
37''
Average Winter Low Temperature
36°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
3''
Area Factors
Biker's Paradise
Bike Score®
99/ 100
Walker's Paradise
Walk Score®
92/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
49/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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