Kerns

Kerns offers a lively close-in Portland lifestyle with excellent access to restaurants, cafés, shops, and entertainment. Set near East Burnside and surrounding commercial corridors, the neighborhood blends historic homes, apartments, condos, and newer development in a highly connected setting.

Residents enjoy easy access to local dining, Laurelhurst, Buckman, transit, bike routes, and downtown Portland. For buyers seeking walkability, energy, and close-in convenience, Kerns is a wonderful place to call home.

Overview for Kerns, OR

6,416 people live in Kerns, where the median age is 34 and the average individual income is $56,111. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

6,416

Total Population

34 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$56,111

Average individual Income

Around Kerns, OR

There's plenty to do around Kerns, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

95
Walker's Paradise
Walking Score
100
Biker's Paradise
Bike Score
71
Excellent Transit
Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Little Bee, Cherries and Figs, and Metro Marine.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining 4.84 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 2.31 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 3.49 miles 10 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 2.3 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 2.51 miles 9 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 4.84 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Kerns, OR

Kerns has 4,178 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Kerns do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 6,416 people call Kerns home. The population density is 16,402 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

6,416

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

34 years

Median Age

52 / 48%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
4,178

Total Households

2

Average Household Size

$56,111

Average individual Income

Households with Children

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Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
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Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

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Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Kerns, OR

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The following schools are within or nearby Kerns. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Kerns

Property Listings

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