Grand Central Bakery is a favorite stop for coffee or lunch in the Alameda neighborhood.
Whole Foods is a good destination for fresh groceries in Alameda, Oregon.
There are quaint parks scattered throughout the Alameda neighborhood.
The Alameda neighborhood is home to many restaurants with outdoor dining, like ZAPP.
A mural on a retanning wall lines the Sidewalk on NE Regents Drt. in Alameda.

Area Guide

Alameda Portland, OR

About four miles northeast of downtown Portland, Alameda is known for tree-lined streets, historic homes, and a ridge with sweeping skyline views. Cafes, restaurants, and grocery stores are all walkable, and the Alberta Arts District, with its galleries and independent shops, is just blocks away. The pace stays quiet, but daily errands and dining remain close at hand.

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There are quaint parks scattered throughout the Alameda neighborhood.

The Alameda neighborhood is home to many restaurants with outdoor dining, like ZAPP.

A mural on a retanning wall lines the Sidewalk on NE Regents Drt. in Alameda.

Overlooking from the Alameda Ridge to Downtown Portland.

Colorful homes can be found throughout the Alameda neighborhood.

Fremont Street runs through the Alameda neighborhood and offers great shopping options.

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Getting Around

Moderately Walkable

Walkability

70 / 100

Some Public Transit

Transit

50 / 100

Moderately Drivable

Drivability

60 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

70 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 10 Minute Walk

Groceries

80 / 100

Exceptional Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

90 / 100

Exceptional Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

90 / 100

Great Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

80 / 100

Recreation

Large Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

70 / 100

Fair Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

50 / 100

Local Vibe

Vibrant Atmosphere at Times

Vibrancy

50 / 100

Exceptional Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

90 / 100

Fairly Noisy

Quiet Score

60 / 100

Reviews of Alameda - Portland, OR

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10 years and 5 months agoNiche Review

It is most likely one of the friendliest and quietest suburban areas in Portland. I have never heard of any crime in the area, and there are many schools and parks around.

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Restaurants

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Wood-fired pizza, cozy cafes, and breakfast sandwiches are all within easy reach in Alameda. A few blocks north, the Alberta corridor opens up the options further, with pubs, diners, and restaurants ready for an evening out beyond the neighborhood's quieter residential streets.

Transportation

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Interstates 405 and 84 connect Alameda to downtown Portland in about ten minutes, and bus stops along Fremont Street and 24th Avenue provide public transit access. The neighborhood's grid layout makes reaching nearby shopping districts by car or bus straightforward.

Parks

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The Alameda Ridge walking route covers a four-mile loop with five staircases woven between residential streets, popular for exercise with skyline views along the way. Grant Park includes a sculpture garden honoring author Beverly Cleary, sports fields, an outdoor pool, and a community garden. Wilshire Park adds softball fields, play equipment, and an off-leash dog area.

Shopping

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Just blocks from Alameda's northern edge, the Alberta Arts District brings together art galleries, print shops, and a mix of retail alongside its restaurants. Grocery stores and everyday essentials are also within a few miles, rounding out a practical retail scene close to home.

Highlights

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Historic 1920s architecture, ridge-top views, and quiet tree-lined streets sit just a short drive from downtown Portland in Alameda. Nearby parks, the Alberta Arts District, and a solid range of dining options keep daily life convenient without giving up a peaceful residential feel.

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

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Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in September 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.