SW Portland, OR: Buyer's guide (2026)
SW Portland covers 10 neighborhoods in my relocation guide: Multnomah Village & SW Hills, Bridlemile, Portland Heights, Hillsdale, Goose Hollow, Arlington Heights, Maplewood, Hayhurst, Burlingame, Healy Heights. Here's what each one is like and who it tends to suit.
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Multnomah Village & SW Hills
Hilly, wooded streets with more privacy and tree cover. Multnomah Village has its own small main street. Some blocks lack sidewalks.
Good fit for: Green space and quiet without leaving the city.
Bridlemile
Wooded, hilly streets with larger lots and many mid-century homes, close to Hillsdale and a quick drive to Highway 26 and the west side.
Good fit for: Space and trees with an easy westside commute.
Portland Heights
Hillside homes, many with city or mountain views, minutes from downtown and Washington Park. Streets are steep and winding.
Good fit for: Views and quick access to downtown.
Hillsdale
A small town center with a library and farmers market, close to OHSU, I-5, and Highway 26. Hilly, wooded streets.
Good fit for: Quick access to OHSU and downtown with a neighborhood center.
Goose Hollow
Between downtown and Washington Park, with condos and older homes, two MAX lines, and Providence Park stadium.
Good fit for: Walkable, transit-rich living near downtown.
Arlington Heights
Hillside homes on quiet, winding streets next to Washington Park, home to the zoo, Japanese Garden, and Rose Test Garden.
Good fit for: Washington Park as your backyard.
Maplewood
Mid-century homes on wooded lots, close to Gabriel Park and Multnomah Village.
Good fit for: A quiet SW neighborhood with a big park nearby.
Hayhurst
Quiet residential streets of mid-century homes near Beaverton-Hillsdale Highway, a short drive to Hillsdale and the west side.
Good fit for: Mid-century homes with an easy westside commute.
Burlingame
Smaller homes on hilly side streets between Hillsdale, Multnomah Village, and Barbur Boulevard, with quick access to I-5 and downtown.
Good fit for: An easy SW commute at a more moderate price.
Healy Heights
A small hilltop neighborhood next to Council Crest Park, among the highest points in the city, with big views on clear days. Streets are steep and winding.
Good fit for: Some of the best views in Portland.
Summary table: SW Portland highlights
| Neighborhood | Price level | Good fit for |
|---|---|---|
| Multnomah Village & SW Hills | $$–$$$ | Green space and quiet without leaving the city. |
| Bridlemile | $$–$$$ | Space and trees with an easy westside commute. |
| Portland Heights | $$$ | Views and quick access to downtown. |
| Hillsdale | $$ | Quick access to OHSU and downtown with a neighborhood center. |
| Goose Hollow | $–$$ | Walkable, transit-rich living near downtown. |
| Arlington Heights | $$$ | Washington Park as your backyard. |
| Maplewood | $$ | A quiet SW neighborhood with a big park nearby. |
| Hayhurst | $$ | Mid-century homes with an easy westside commute. |
| Burlingame | $$ | An easy SW commute at a more moderate price. |
| Healy Heights | $$$ | Some of the best views in Portland. |
$ below the Portland median, $$ around the median, $$$ well above.
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