Parkrose, Portland, Oregon
Parkrose | |
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Neighborhood | |
Location in Portland | |
| Coordinates: 45°33′26″N 122°32′51″W / 45.55719°N 122.54745°WPDF map | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Oregon |
| City | Portland |
| Government | |
| • Association | Parkrose Neighborhood Association |
| • Coalition | East Portland Neighborhood Office |
| Area | |
• Total | 1.85 sq mi (4.80 km2) |
| Population (2000) | |
• Total | 6,049 |
| • Density | 3,300/sq mi (1,300/km2) |
| Housing | |
| • No. of households | 2095 |
| • Occupancy rate | 93% occupied |
| • Owner-occupied | 1030 households (49%) |
| • Renting | 1065 households (51%) |
| • Avg. household size | 2.89 persons |
Parkrose is a neighborhood in the Northeast section of Portland, Oregon, and is considered part of East Portland. It is bordered by Sumner to the west, the Columbia River to the north, Argay to the east, and Parkrose Heights and the city of Maywood Park to the south. Sandy Boulevard crosses the neighborhood, with a primarily industrial area prevailing to the north and primarily residential area to the south.
There is a Parkrose/Sumner Transit Center, which is served by the Red Line of TriMet's MAX Light Rail. A bridge at the transit center spans Interstate 205. C-Tran serves the transit center and travels into Washington. There is also a Parkrose School District.