Where is Overlook?
The Overlook Neighborhood is located in close-in North Portland (ZIP codes 97227 & 97217). Our boundaries are N Ainsworth Street to the north, Interstate-5 to the east, N Russell Street to the south, and the Willamette River to the west. The MAX Yellow Line runs up N Interstate Avenue, through the heart of Overlook. Swan Island is part of Overlook.
About 4 percent of the neighborhood space is a public park.
Demographics and Transportation
Overlook Population: 7,229
Median Age: 38.3
Median Household Income: $97,000
Homeownership Rate: 49%
Households Below Federal Poverty Line: 8%
Households with Children Under 18: 21%
Driving, biking, or taking public transit to downtown Portland from Overlook takes between just 10 and 20 minutes. Overlook is an accessible neighborhood with ample access to transit, bike infrastructure, and pedestrian-friendly spaces.
Schools Serving Overlook Residents:
Beach Elementary School
Ockley Green Middle School
Jefferson High School
The Ivy School
Public Safety:
Police Non-Emergency Number: 503-823-3333
Online Crime Reporting Report Every Crime, Every Time!
Report graffiti: call: 503.823.4824
Homelessness
Residents can report illegal or disruptive homeless camps using the city's official Campsite Reporting Form. Reports can be made weekly until the city removes the camp. A weekly campsite report that includes links to maps of all reported homeless campsites, as well as scheduled campsite removals, can be found here.
Popular Services and Local Info:
Overlook's own community center with public events and space to rent for private use.
A no-cost tool borrowing system just for North Portland residents. Why buy when you can borrow?
North Portland Neighborhood Services
Serving residents in the 11 neighborhood associations in the North Portland district to move community ideas forward and solve the small and large issues that often don’t receive the attention they should.
Hosts of the popular annual neighborhood tree plantings. Overlook neighbors have planted nearly 1,000 trees over the past 11 years!
The North Portland-grown music and arts education and production venue offers programs for children and adults in music, dance, theater and more. The IFCC/Interstate Firehouse Cultural Center has a special focus on cultural events to celebrate diversity, encourage dialogue and empower emerging artists.
Multnomah County Library, North Portland Branch
Your public library location and information about Portland’s library system.
Sustainable Overlook
Supports neighbors by providing information to help them implement projects for themselves and our community that improve livability through sustainable practices. Film series, projects & helping each other all listed at the site; drop by!
Interstate Corridor Urban Renewal Area
At 3,744 acres, the Interstate Corridor Urban Renewal Area (ICURA) is Portland's largest urban renewal area. It includes a diverse collection of historic communities in north and northeast Portland, comprised of older residential neighborhoods, interconnected by commercial corridors, with large-scale industrial centers.
Parks
Overlook Park
Patton Park
Madrona Park
Mocks Crest
Beach Community Garden