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Buckman is a bustling slice of Portland
Buckman is a Portland enclave with a deep history and an acclaimed present-day reputation. This was the first neighborhood established on the Eastside of Portland and, today, it's perhaps one of the most lively neighborhoods across the city. There are attractions galore here, and that’s what draws home buyers to the area. “I think it’s definitely that we have a lot going on,” says Molly Radany, owner and founder of Experiment PDX, describing Buckman’s appeal. “And it’s also very inner southeast Portland, so it’s easy to get to other places in the city, like if you just wanted to hop downtown. I’ve lived here for 10 years. It’s easy to get around. The public transit is really, really great.”
A spot for any taste
Restaurants, bars and breweries pepper Buckman heavily. Wing lovers may be drawn to a restaurant that proclaims to have the best wings in all of Portland: Fire on the Mountain. At Fire on the Mountain, in addition to traditional Buffalo, visitors can douse their wings in sauces like Bourbon Chipotle and Raspberry Habanero.
Grand Fir Brewing is a popular spot to grab a drink, with roughly a dozen beers on tap and a menu of about a dozen more cocktails. “Awesome atmosphere, everyone is super nice,” Radany says. “That’s definitely a hallmark of this community.”
Radany’s own space, Experiment PDX, is right next door, a museum and event venue that caters to all ages and has a jam-packed calendar. “My vision for it is for it to be a space for people to come and share and learn and be creative,” Radany says. “A space for Portland nerds.” The museum here features hands-on exhibits with Lego robotics, electrical circuits and more. Kids can go to Experiment PDX’s summer camps and afterschool classes, and adults can grab a drink at the bar. “I’ve done things like science cocktail nights and nerd standup poetry slams,” Radany says.
Locals can also stop by Imago Theater to catch one of the rotating plays on the docket. Or they can go to Bossanova Ballroom for a concert — the facility is the oldest continuously operating music and dance hall in Portland, dating back to 1907.
Lardo, is a fabulous sandwich spot in the Buckman neighborhood.
Cozy up next to the fire at Asylum food trucks, and enjoy the many food options.
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Home options suit a variety of tastes
A variety of single-family and multi-family homes, and apartments, are woven around Buckman’s plethora of attractions. Some of Buckman’s historic homes date back to the late 1800s and, on the opposite side of the spectrum, there are some newly built townhomes in the neighborhood as well. The traditional houses in Buckman take mostly Craftsman or Victorian styling. Many have multiple stories, and the entirety of the neighborhood is organized in grid fashion. Typical sale prices in Buckman can range from the $700,000s to the $900,000s. “It is a good mix,” Radany says. “Craftsman houses and old Victorians. Some get painted really cool, bright, crazy colors, which is a lot of fun.”
Pink house on the corner of a street in Buckman, Portland, Oregon.
Row Houses townhome with a modern touch in in Buckman, Portland, Oregon.
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Community finds time to come together
Among Buckman’s annual traditions is a community picnic each July at the neighborhood’s Colonel Summers Park. The picnic features not just food, but also live music. Colonel Summers Park is also the site of periodic kickball meetups and leagues.
Mural showing the rich culture of Buckman, Portland Oregon.
Painted black top of the United States in Buckman Elementary School.
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Colonel Summers Park can satisfy all ages
Colonel Summers Park is within quick walking distance for many in Buckman. The 6-acre space gained a new picnic area and a splash pad as part of a 2017 upgrade. There’s a community garden within the park as well, a perfect place for locals to show off their green thumb.
More spacious options in the 32-acre Laurelhurst Park and the 191-acre Mount Tabor Park are not far outside Buckman, too.
Swings can be seen all over Buckman, Portland, Oregon.
Garden shot from a zoomed out perspective in Buckman, Portland, Oregon.
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Getting around is a breeze
Buckman’s compact organization means that, for residents, all of the neighborhood’s many amenities are just a short walk or bike ride away. But those looking to travel farther can hop on the TriMet bus via one of the several stops around the neighborhood. TriMet features more than 80 lines. Also, drivers here can hop right on the Morrison Bridge to cross the Willamette River and reach Downtown Portland, a trip of just a couple of miles.
Schools carry a good reputation
Children in Buckman can enter the Portland Public Schools system, starting at the neighborhood’s Buckman Elementary for kindergarten through fifth grade, which has a B-plus rating on Niche. Buckman Elementary is noted for its arts-integrated curriculum, facilitating holistic nourishment and development. From here students can progress to the B-plus Hosford Middle for grades 6 to 8, whose robust catalog of elective classes ranges from ceramics to engineering. Then students can move into the B-plus-rated Cleveland High, which has a Career and Technical Education program with courses in culinary arts, digital media, mass communications and marketing, and woodworking and construction.
Soccer playing fields attached to in Buckman Elementary School.
Playground outside the school in Buckman Portland, Oregon.
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Crime
According to the CAP Index motor vehicle theft, burglary and larceny are well above national averages in Buckman.
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Parks in this Area
Colonel Summers Park
Baseball/Softball
Tennis
Trails
Oregon Park
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
Sewallcrest Park
Baseball/Softball
Multi-Purpose Field
Buckman Field
Picnic Area
Soccer
Tennis
Eastbank Esplanade
Trails
River
Ladd Circle Park
Picnic Area
Transit
Airport
Portland International
20 min drive
Bus
SE Hawthorne & 22nd
Bus
SE Belmont & 23rd
Bus
SE Morrison & 14th
Bus
SE Madison & 11th
Bus
SE 12th & Stark
Bus
SE Hawthorne & 16th
Bus
E Burnside & SE 16th
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Buckman
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
5
4
Robbery
7
4
Burglary
9
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
10
4
Larceny
9
4
Crime Score
8
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Buckman, Portland sell after 27 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Buckman, Portland over the last 12 months is $654,372, up 10% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
9,797
Median Age
37
Population Density
20 ppl/acre
Population under 18
13.9%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
7.6%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$71,711
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$92,643
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98%
College Graduates
61.1%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
20%
% Population in Labor Force
80.7%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
37''
Average Winter Low Temperature
36°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
3''
Area Factors
Biker's Paradise
Bike Score®
96/ 100
Walker's Paradise
Walk Score®
94/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
57/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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