Parkrose Sentiment Analysis

Parkrose: Heart, Hope, and Honest Feedback

From November 2024 - June 2025 we surveyed the Parkrose Community about how they feel about our Business District and Neighborhood. Here are the results of the Parkrose area resident survey insights.

  • 75% White
    83% College Educated
    97% English-speaking
    62% Women
    85% Residents 5+ years

  • The responses came from all corners of our district:

    • Central Argay (19%)

    • Central Parkrose (18%)

    • City of Maywood (13%)

We Love Parkrose

  • Mountain views

  • The vibrant, diverse community

  • It is still affordable, compared to other districts in Portland

  • Proximity to work, nature, and family

We Need More

Parkrose needs improved access to fresh food. Healthy neighborhoods are not food deserts.
— Survey Respondent
Parkrose needs more local/walkable coffee shops, breakfast places, a library, other family friendly business. Even more food carts would be nice.
— Survey Respondent
  • The emotional pulse is a bit low-energy. Parkrose was hit hard in the pandemic and we are still revcovering. However, the future looks bright:

    • 41% feel sad, but

    • 33% feel happy, and

    • Only 8% feel angry

    Parkrose is know for its resilience and this survey shows people are just waiting for a spark.

    • Routines scored only 2.0/5

    • Sidewalks—a consistent concern—scored 2.8/5

SO WHAT IS The Takeaway?

Parkrose residents want to stay, connect, and feel safer doing it.

WHAT DOES PARKROSE Want?

Safer sidewalks and crossings

More welcoming, walkable spaces

Coffee shops, bakeries, and family-friendly spots that aren’t just lottery bars

A local grocery store with real produce

Places where people can meet that don’t cost an arm and a latte

Satefy

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Family Friendly

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Fresh Produce

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Connection

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Satefy 〰️ Family Friendly 〰️ Fresh Produce 〰️ Connection 〰️

Here is the presentation of our findings presented by Kim Larson of Luminoso on 5/29/2025

Here is the video of our live presentation of our findings