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LOCAL GUIDE
All About
Living In Kerns, Portland, OR
Getting to Know Kerns, OR
The beloved Kerns neighborhood is tucked into the heart of East Portland between Laurelhurst, Sullivan's Gulch, Sunnyside and Buckman neighborhoods. It's filled with a mix of single-family homes with historic charm and newer condo and apartment buildings. Young singles and artistic types are attracted to this area for the affordable rent and easy access to downtown and other amenities. Families and older professionals reside here, too. Residents head over to 28th Avenue and Burnside for great shopping, dining and nightlife. Here, you will find the Screen Door that many claim has the best fried chicken. There are also plenty of microbreweries and the popular Laurelhurst Theater. Kerns is also highly walkable and is just a short commute to most areas in Portland.
Kerns Apartments for Rent - Portland East, OR Trying to find an apartment in Kerns, a densely populated neighborhood near Portland East, OR? This neighborhood is friendly to renters, with 76% of locals renting their homes. There are a variety of transportation options in this area. While you'll probably need a car, it may not be necessary for everything. Commuting to work takes about 25 minutes on average. Residents of Kerns are highly educated, with a large number having postgraduate degrees.
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All About
Living In Kerns, Portland, OR
Getting to Know Kerns, OR
The beloved Kerns neighborhood is tucked into the heart of East Portland between Laurelhurst, Sullivan's Gulch, Sunnyside and Buckman neighborhoods. It's filled with a mix of single-family homes with historic charm and newer condo and apartment buildings. Young singles and artistic types are attracted to this area for the affordable rent and easy access to downtown and other amenities. Families and older professionals reside here, too. Residents head over to 28th Avenue and Burnside for great shopping, dining and nightlife. Here, you will find the Screen Door that many claim has the best fried chicken. There are also plenty of microbreweries and the popular Laurelhurst Theater. Kerns is also highly walkable and is just a short commute to most areas in Portland.
Kerns Apartments for Rent - Portland East, OR Trying to find an apartment in Kerns, a densely populated neighborhood near Portland East, OR? This neighborhood is friendly to renters, with 76% of locals renting their homes. There are a variety of transportation options in this area. While you'll probably need a car, it may not be necessary for everything. Commuting to work takes about 25 minutes on average. Residents of Kerns are highly educated, with a large number having postgraduate degrees.
Top Scores: Health and Fitness, Grocery Stores, Restaurants
Things to do in Kerns
Health and Fitness
We'd be gym buddies with Kerns.
- A high number of gyms per resident
- 94% more gyms than average
- 76% more gyms than areas of a similar size
Grocery Stores
Not bad on the supermarket score. Kerns gets an average rating.
- A high number of grocery stores per resident
- 83% more grocery stores than average
- A standard number of grocery stores compared to areas of a similar size
Restaurants
An average foodie scene: not too cold and not too hot.
- A high number of restaurants per resident
- 91% more restaurants than average
- 53% more restaurants than areas of a similar size
Coffee
Not too cold, not too hot. An average town for coffee.
- A high number of coffee shops per resident
- 96% more coffee shops than average
- 73% more coffee shops than areas of a similar size
Nightlife
Nightlife is on the rocks in Kerns.
- A high number of bars and clubs per resident
- 92% more bars and clubs than average
- 70% more bars and clubs than areas of a similar size
Pet Services
Who's an ok boy? Kerns doesn't deserve many treats.
- A high number of pet facilities per resident
- 81% more pet facilities than average
- A standard number of pet facilities compared to areas of a similar size
Theaters
Kerns sits in the middle of the pack for theater.
- A high number of theaters per resident
- 95% more theaters than average
- 72% more theaters than areas of a similar size
Medical Care
Healthcare in Kerns doesn't tip the scales.
- A high number of medical facilities per resident
- 82% more medical facilities than average
- A standard number of medical facilities compared to areas of a similar size
Parks
Not too many park perks in Kerns.
- Few parks per resident
- An average number of parks
- A standard number of parks compared to areas of a similar size
Childcare
Kerns is low on childcare options so get on the waiting list early.
- A high number of daycares per resident
- 73% more daycares than average
- A standard number of daycares compared to areas of a similar size
Retail Shops
The retail inventory is low in Kerns.
- Few shops per resident
- 70% more shops than average
- 60% fewer shops than areas of a similar size
Fine Arts
You gotta Van Gogh somewhere else for art.
- Few fine art centers per resident
- 83% more fine art centers than average
- A standard number of fine art centers compared to areas of a similar size
Amusement Parks
In need of a lift: Kerns is light on amusement parks.
- A high number of amusement parks per resident
- 89% more amusement parks than average
- A standard number of amusement parks compared to areas of a similar size
Hospitals
Be patient when looking for a hospital around here.
- Few hospitals per resident
- An average number of hospitals
- A standard number of hospitals compared to areas of a similar size
Gas Stations
Honk if you see a gas station.
- Few gas stations per resident
- An average number of gas stations
- A standard number of gas stations compared to areas of a similar size
Who Lives Here
Kerns Demographics
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Education
Top Schools in Kerns
Alameda Elementary School
Glencoe Elementary School
Abernethy Elementary School
Sabin Elementary School
Buckman Elementary School
Richmond Elementary School
Irvington Elementary School
Beverly Cleary Hollyrood Campus
Hosford Middle School
Beaumont Middle School
Da Vinci Middle School
Harriet Tubman Middle School
Grant High School
Benson Polytechnic High School
Cleveland High School
Portland Dart School
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