Kenton
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Great for
- Public Transport
- Neighborly Spirit
- Parks & Recreation
- Peace & Quiet
- Clean & Green
Not great for
- Lack of Traffic
- Gym & Fitness
- Pest Free
- Childcare
- Medical Facilities
Who lives here?
- Singles
- Families with kids
- Retirees
- Professionals
- Trendy & Stylish
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Kenton
rating details
2yrs+
- Neighborly Spirit
- Safe & Sound
- Clean & Green
- Peace & Quiet
- Eating Out
- Nightlife
- Parks & Recreation
- Shopping Options
- Public Transport
"Historic, Up-and-Coming Community"
Kenton is slowly beginning its ascent as one of Portland’s up and coming neighborhoods. Located north of the city, this little community is starting to show signs of life as businesses and restaurants start setting up business in the once run down buildings. Once home to the Meatpacking District and later to Portland’s main stockyards, this area is full of historical charm yet is putting a decidedly urban spin to it all to create a buzz for this once deserted area.
Many homes in Kenton were built after WWII and while that immediately brings to mind “non descript” some, while modest, display great curb appeal. Yet, it is also safe to say that there are neighborhoods which a ways to go.
The Portland Internal Raceway and Metropolitan Expo Center are located here as well as two parks that are all nice and full of the traditional play equipment and sports fields.
Many homes in Kenton were built after WWII and while that immediately brings to mind “non descript” some, while modest, display great curb appeal. Yet, it is also safe to say that there are neighborhoods which a ways to go.
The Portland Internal Raceway and Metropolitan Expo Center are located here as well as two parks that are all nice and full of the traditional play equipment and sports fields.
Recommended for
- Singles
Kenton
rating details
2yrs+
- Neighborly Spirit
- Safe & Sound
- Clean & Green
- Pest Free
- Peace & Quiet
- Eating Out
- Nightlife
- Parks & Recreation
- Shopping Options
- Gym & Fitness
- Internet Access
- Lack of Traffic
- Parking
- Cost of Living
- Resale or Rental Value
- Public Transport
- Medical Facilities
- Schools
- Childcare
"Affordable Area with Some Interesting History"
Kenton is a North Portland neighborhood near the airport. Although it might seem far from downtown, it is actually just a 10 minute drive as it is conveniently accessible to I-5. (A quick drive, that is, unless you run into traffic.) The MAX is also right in this area. One interesting thing about this area is that it is home to the Portland International Raceway and the Portland Expo Center. This area also has quite the unforgettable statue- a 31 foot tall statue of Paul Bunyan! This was added years ago to Oregon State’s centennial celebration. This statue is in the National Registry of Historic Places.
So what is living in Kenton like? Well, this area is considered "working class" and prices tend to be quite affordable. This area also has a lot of diversity. Increasingly, people are considering this area so that they can get a good deal on a home. Styles include bungalows, Portland style homes and also some new developments. Back in 1910, this area was just a meatpacking district so it really has come a long way.
Golfers will also like the fact that Kenton is near two places to golf- the Heron Lakes Golf Course and the Columbia Edgewater Golf Club.
Denver Avenue has some different stores and restaurants. Many of the original historic buildings remain. Some of the best businesses include Kenton Station Restaurant and Pub, Kenton Antiques and Cup & Saucer. Just a few blocks away from the business district is Kenton Park.
So what is living in Kenton like? Well, this area is considered "working class" and prices tend to be quite affordable. This area also has a lot of diversity. Increasingly, people are considering this area so that they can get a good deal on a home. Styles include bungalows, Portland style homes and also some new developments. Back in 1910, this area was just a meatpacking district so it really has come a long way.
Golfers will also like the fact that Kenton is near two places to golf- the Heron Lakes Golf Course and the Columbia Edgewater Golf Club.
Denver Avenue has some different stores and restaurants. Many of the original historic buildings remain. Some of the best businesses include Kenton Station Restaurant and Pub, Kenton Antiques and Cup & Saucer. Just a few blocks away from the business district is Kenton Park.
Pros
- Near airport
- Affordable
- Golfing
- Expo Center and Raceway
- Lots of new businesses
- Nice new library
Cons
- Traffic
- Some rundown areas
- Still in transition
Recommended for
- Professionals
- Singles
- Families with kids
- Retirees
- Trendy & Stylish
Kenton
rating details
2yrs+
- Neighborly Spirit
- Safe & Sound
- Clean & Green
- Pest Free
- Peace & Quiet
- Eating Out
- Nightlife
- Parks & Recreation
- Shopping Options
- Gym & Fitness
- Internet Access
- Lack of Traffic
- Parking
- Cost of Living
- Resale or Rental Value
- Public Transport
- Medical Facilities
- Schools
- Childcare
"Feels Like A Small Town In Transition"
Kenton, in North Portland, began as a company town inhabited by meatpackers. After it was annexed by Portland, it became home of the city's main stockyards and the center of its livestock industry. Right on the harbor of the Columbia River, Kenton lies between I5 to the east and Lombard Street to the South.
Kenton is best known as the home of Portland International Raceway and the Expo Center. Another landmark is a large Paul Bunyan statue, which is near the Kenton/Denver Avenue MAX light rail station. Another attraction is Kenton Library, a public library branch that just opened a year or two ago.
While the area used to have tons of factories and other industrial areas, it has evolved over the decades. Now, the streets have a lot of life, with many small local businesses and restaurants occupying storefronts along Denver Avenue.
Some of the older homes in Kenton are still a bit rundown, though there are beautiful homes just a block or two away, giving this part of Portland the feel of a small town in transition. It seems like the neighborhood could become hip, if you give it a decade or two, but it's still not quite there yet. Affordable houses and committed residents may breathe new life into this old company town. Could this be the next up-and-coming Portland neighborhood?
Kenton is best known as the home of Portland International Raceway and the Expo Center. Another landmark is a large Paul Bunyan statue, which is near the Kenton/Denver Avenue MAX light rail station. Another attraction is Kenton Library, a public library branch that just opened a year or two ago.
While the area used to have tons of factories and other industrial areas, it has evolved over the decades. Now, the streets have a lot of life, with many small local businesses and restaurants occupying storefronts along Denver Avenue.
Some of the older homes in Kenton are still a bit rundown, though there are beautiful homes just a block or two away, giving this part of Portland the feel of a small town in transition. It seems like the neighborhood could become hip, if you give it a decade or two, but it's still not quite there yet. Affordable houses and committed residents may breathe new life into this old company town. Could this be the next up-and-coming Portland neighborhood?
Pros
- Expo Center and Raceway
- Nice new library
- Lots of new businesses
Cons
- Some rundown areas
- Still in transition
Recommended for
- Families with kids
- Retirees
