Kenton
Formerly downtown Kenton, the
Kenton Business District is now a
designated Historic Design Area
currently enjoying a revitalization.
Kenton began its life as a small
19th century town, serving as the
main ferry point to Washington
State. Today, Kenton still maintains
the atmosphere of a small town
through the historic look and feel of
the old downtown area and its
pedestrian-friendly location. As one of the more affordable areas in
Portland, Kenton has caught the
attention of many home buyers and
several new restaurants and other
businesses.
Kenton is nestled between the major transportation arterials of Interstate 5, Lombard Avenue, Columbia Boulevard and Marine Drive. It's located within 10 minutes from downtown Portland, 15 minutes from the airport and five minutes from Vancouver. The Max Yellow Line serves the Kenton community with stations at Interstate Avenue and Lombard Street and Interstate and Denver Avenues.
Kenton offers affordability, a convenient location and a demographic base of community-minded residents. And it’s the home of the Paul Bunyan statue!