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Glenfair
Neighborhood
Country United States
State Oregon
City Portland
Area
 • Total 0.34 sq mi (0.89 km2)
Population
 (2000)
 • Total 2,575
 • Density 7,490/sq mi (2,893/km2)
Housing
 • No. of households 1012
 • Occupancy rate 94% occupied
 • Owner-occupied 282 households (28%)
 • Renting 730 households (72%)
 • Avg. household size 2.54 persons

Glenfair is a friendly neighborhood located in Portland, Oregon. It sits right on the eastern edge of the city, next to Gresham. Glenfair is known for being a welcoming place with a diverse community.

This neighborhood is bordered by other Portland areas like Wilkes, Hazelwood, and Centennial. Its main boundaries are NE Glisan Street, 148th Avenue, SE Stark, and 161st Street.

Fun Things to Do in Glenfair

Glenfair has some cool spots for everyone to enjoy.

Glenfair Park

The biggest attraction here is Glenfair Park. It's a great place to play, relax, or just hang out outdoors. Parks are important green spaces in a city.

Community Garden

If you like gardening, you'll find the Glenfair Community Garden. It's located on 143rd Avenue and E Burnside. Community gardens are places where people can grow their own plants and vegetables together.

A Look Back in Time

Glenfair has a bit of history, including a notable event from the past.

United Airlines Flight 173

In late 1978, a large airplane called United Airlines Flight 173 had an emergency landing in the area. This DC-8 aircraft was on its way from New York and Denver. It ran out of fuel while trying to fix a problem with its landing gear. The plane landed near Burnside and 157th Street. Sadly, some people on board passed away, but no one on the ground was hurt. This event is a part of the neighborhood's history.

People of Glenfair

Glenfair is a very diverse neighborhood.

Community Diversity

Glenfair is home to a large Hispanic population. About 31.4% of the people living in Glenfair are of Hispanic background. This makes it a vibrant community with many different cultures and traditions.

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