Downtown Portland vs Southwest Portland

Portland, OR Neighborhood Comparison

Southwest Portland's median sale price is $655k, about 1.9 times Downtown Portland's $352k (Redfin, Jul–Sep 2026).

Neighborhood A
Downtown Portland
$352k median
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Neighborhood B
Southwest Portland
$655k median
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Downtown Portland
Metric
Southwest Portland
$352k
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Median Price
$655k
Downtown Portland
Median Price
54%
Southwest Portland
Median Price
100%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Downtown Portland or Southwest Portland more expensive?

Downtown Portland has a median home price of $352k and Southwest Portland is $655k. Downtown Portland is the more affordable option.

Which has better schools — Downtown Portland or Southwest Portland?

Downtown Portland has no school rating on file and Southwest Portland has no school rating on file (school ratings from Niche/GreatSchools, 1 to 10, by school rather than by street).

Which is more walkable?

Downtown Portland has no Walk Score on file. Southwest Portland has no Walk Score on file. Walk Score isn't available for one of these neighborhoods.