Reed, Portland, Oregon facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oregon |
| City | Portland |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.43 sq mi (1.11 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,141 |
| • Density | 7,330/sq mi (2,830/km2) |
| Housing | |
| • No. of households | 1648 |
| • Occupancy rate | 95% occupied |
| • Owner-occupied | 596 households (36%) |
| • Renting | 1052 households (64%) |
| • Avg. household size | 1.91 persons |
The Reed neighborhood is a cool part of Portland, Oregon. It's located in the southeast area of the city. You can find it just north of the Reed College campus.
Exploring the Reed Neighborhood
The Reed neighborhood is surrounded by different landmarks. To the west, you'll find railroad tracks. On the north side, it's bordered by SE Holgate Avenue. To the east, the boundary is SE 39th Avenue. The southern edge follows SE Reedway, SE Steele, and a line just south of SE Insley and SE Harold Court.
What's Inside Reed?
The neighborhood is home to the Tucker Maxon School. This school is sometimes used by the Reed Neighborhood Association for their meetings. This helps the community stay connected and make decisions together.
Long ago, this area was famous for something called Lambert Gardens. These were beautiful gardens, but they were replaced by houses in 1968. Now, families live where the gardens once bloomed.
