Hillsdale


Close in but away from the bustle of the city, the Hillsdale neighborhood is located 5 miles from downtown Portland and covers the southwest slope of Marquam Hill. 

The eclectic hub of the neighborhood is the collection of shops, restaurants and services centered around the vintage “Hillsdale” sign along SW Capitol Highway. The variety of shops available makes it easy to get most errands done just by strolling through this four-block area. In fact, Hillsdale boasts a “walkability score” of 88!

Hillsdale Center has banks, dry cleaners, a bakery, coffee shops, shoe repair, a barber shop, nail salon, wine store, post office, and liquor store. If you need medical care, there are dentists, chiropractors, a veterinarian, pharmacy, podiatrist, massage therapists, and acupuncturists.

Hungry? Hillsdale boasts nearly a dozen places sure to satisfy any preference. Or stop by the Food Front Co-op and stock up your own kitchen with a full selection of groceries, produce, wine, and personal products. They also have a deli counter.

Several trails wind through and around Hillsdale and true to it’s name, a walk around the community may include hill climbs with rewarding views of Mt. Hood to the east and the Coast Range to the west.

The Portland Ballet provides dance training and performing experience for all levels of students from it’s facility in Hillsdale, right near the recently constructed Hillsdale branch of the Multnomah County Library.

Rieke Elementary School, Robert Gray Middle School, and Wilson High School serve the community’s younger population and, like the rest of the community, are pedestrian-friendly. The Rieke campus hosts the very popular Hillsdale Farmer’s Market every Sunday during its season. And the outdoor community pool at Wilson High School is a favorite family summer destination.

Hillsdale is much more than just a bedroom community for downtown Portland. Come take a look at all it has to offer. 

Reasons to live here Our Favorite Things

    High walkability score

    Food Front Co-op

    Close to Downtown Portland

    Great restaurants and shopping

    Trails with gorgeous views of Portland, Mt. Hood, and the Coast Range