Northwest Heights is a neighborhood on the west side of Portland. It is generally regarded as a wealthy neighborhood. The home ownership rate is among the highest in the state, at 83%. The neighborhood has a population of 5,505 as of 2020. It is colloquially known as “Forest Heights”, and was rapidly constructed throughout the 1990s. The neighborhood is split into two parts by Northwest Thompson Road, which creates a northern side and southern side.
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Coordinates: 45°32′28″N 122°46′12″W | |
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School district boundaries do not necessarily correspond to neighborhood boundaries.[1]
Forest Heights Park, 2999 NW Miller Rd.
Forest Park, NW 29th Ave. & NW Upshur St. to Newberry Rd.
Mill Pond Park, NW Mill Pond Rd.