NW Portland / Bethany

Bethany is a suburb of Portland in Washington County and is one of the best places to live in Oregon. While Bethany is not a city, it is an established neighborhood with more than 30,000 residents and continues to expand to the north with new housing developments. Known for its friendly atmosphere and excellent schools, Bethany offers a mix of residential areas, neighborhood parks, miles of walking paths, and commercial centers, like Bethany Village, an upscale shopping district. In addition to grocery and service businesses, the site features an eclectic array of dining opportunities, educational institutions, and health centers. Bethany Village serves as a community centerpiece, hosting many events throughout the year that draw hundreds of residents, especially those in the summer months that feature the iconic water fountain. The Village is centrally located among a variety of housing options. In addition to single-family homes, Bethany also has townhomes, condominiums, senior living, and apartments. This affluent area is attractive to a diverse range of residents for its livability and its easy accessibility to major highways which makes for shorter commutes to downtown Portland and nearby cities.

Northwest Portland lies between Bethany and downtown Portland. It encompasses some of the area’s most prestigious enclaves including Arlington Heights, Kings Heights, Forest Park, Sylvan, and The West Hills. Northwest Portland stretches to the Willamette River to include well-known parts of the city including the Pearl District, Nob Hill, NW 23rd, and Old Town Chinatown. These areas offer a more metropolitan and vibrant experience than their neighboring suburbs, with eclectic and vintage shops, chic cafés, diverse dining opportunities, and bustling nightlife. With its mix of residential and commercial spaces, Northwest Portland is easily walkable and bikeable and attracts visitors and residents alike who appreciate its unique blend of culture, history, and urban sophistication. And for those who want a chance to escape to nature, Forest Park, located in Northwest Portland, is one of the largest urban forests in the US with more than 80 miles of trails and 5200 acres of native wildlife. It is a mecca for runners, bikers, and dog walkers, so while Northwest Portland buzzes with activity, there is a chance for serenity too.