Glen Fair

For those looking to live outside Portland where affordable housing is available then Glenfair might be a good choice. Located in East Portland, near Gresham, this neighborhood has a variety of older, fixer-upper homes available in average neighborhoods. Unfortunately, crime can be an issue, and Glenfair elementary school gets mixed reviews from parents and state alike.

There is a lack of a real neighborhood center, as there are not many stores nor restaurants available. A car really is necessary for shopping and commuting purposes, but you are close to everything thanks to major streets that run through Glenfair. There is a nice park with plenty of space for sporting activities and the Glendoveer Golf Course is a very nice course with affordable rates.

Glenfair, in far East Portland, next to the suburb of Gresham, is a suburban area known for affordable housing. Because this area is far away from the city center, home prices tend to be lower, though there is a tradeoff in lack of access to amenities. Residents tend to be young single people, couples, and families renting apartments or modest homes.

As a sprawling suburban neighborhood, most residents are dependent on their cars. With that being said, other areas of the city are relatively easy to reach because several major streets, including Burnside and Glisan, run through the neighborhood. Though there aren't many shops or restaurants in Glenfair, there is a nice city park right in the center of the neighborhood that tends to be popular, especially during the summer.

Next to the park is the neighborhood elementary school, Glenfair Elementary, which is a below-average school with many English language learners. Some parents move to a more expensive area of Portland as their children reach school age so that they can attend a better school.

Overall, it's affordable but doesn't have much going for it other than that. Many areas of Portland offer better amenities and better schools and aren't much more expensive.