Why Live in Vernon
Vernon, a primarily residential neighborhood in North Portland, is part of the vibrant Alberta Arts District. Known for its tight-knit community of artists, the area features murals, sculptures, and the Alberta Street Black Heritage Markers. Residents enjoy independently owned businesses, including art supply stores like Collage, record shops, and yarn stores. Dining options are diverse, with restaurants such as the Tin Can Garden Shed Cafe, Gumba, and Kabba’s Kitchen. Grocery shopping is convenient with Alberta Cooperative Groceries and Safeway nearby, while Home Depot and Walmart are within a 10-mile drive. Vernon hosts events like Last Thursday, where Alberta Street closes to feature local art, live music, and vendor booths.
The neighborhood features sidewalks and green lawns with a mix of colorful bungalows, Arts and Crafts homes, Foursquares, and Tudor-influenced houses, mostly built in the early to mid-20th century. Alberta Park, a 16-acre space at the top of the neighborhood, offers a playground, sports courts, a dog off-leash area, and the Alberta Park Nature Patch, which uses native plants to enhance the ecosystem. Vernon is walkable and bike-friendly, with the Community Cycling Center providing bike lessons and maintenance. Public transportation is accessible with TriMet bus stops, and Portland International Airport is about 7 miles away.
Vernon is served by Portland Public Schools, with Vernon School offering the International Baccalaureate Primary and Middle Years Programme. The neighborhood is safer than the national average, and the Legacy Emanual Medical Center, located about 2 miles away, provides emergency and primary care services.
Home Trends in Vernon, OR
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.
Median Sale Price
$176,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$176,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$128
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Last 12 months Home Sales
18
Median List Price
$185,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
5%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-49%
