Moving to the Area
East Multnomah County is a region that practices responsible development, has a progressive business climate and an unparalleled environment. A robust transportation system, comprehensive healthcare and exceptional education makes it a great place to raise a family. It’s a local where one can live, work and play. The region includes sensational golf, playing fields of all types, deep woods, hiking, biking, sports and recreation.
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Finding the perfect home in the Gresham Area
Moving to a new home can be significantly stressful but full of hope and new possibilities at the same time. There is a wide variety of options in the Gresham area that span everything from apartments with great walking scores to rural homes on acreage and everything in between.
A great real estate agent who is experienced and specializes in the Gresham area can make all the difference when looking for the perfect home. We are lucky to have a number of real estate professionals with five star reviews in our area. Gresham almost feels like a small town at times. Many of the area realtors are native to the Gresham area. All that familiarity means they can find the home you want quickly.
Gresham area public schools serve well over 11,800 according to the Gresham-Barlow School District. We all want the best schools and opportunities for our children.
Traditional Public School Districts
Charter Schools
Gresham Area Resident Resource List
Utilities
NW Natural Gas
220 NW 2nd Avenue, Portland, OR 97204 | 800-226-4211
Portland General Electric
323 NE Roberts, Gresham, OR 97030 | 800-542-8818
AT&T - New Customers
AT&T - Existing Customers
Gresham Shopping Square, 533 NW Division Street, Gresham, OR 97030
Century Link
1148 NW Norman Avenue, Gresham, OR 97030 | 503-465-0195
Comcast
2000 SW 1st Avenue #200, Portland, OR 97201 | 503-295-0123
Frontier
150 NW 2th Street, Gresham, OR 97030 | 800-921-8101
Verizon
314 NW Eastman Parkway, Gresham, OR 97030 | 800-483-4100
Licensing
Department of Motor Vehicles
1519 NE 181st Avenue, Portland | 503-299-9999
Housing Resources
Holly Ridge Apartments
2700 W Powell Blvd., Gresham, OR 97030 | 503-666-2500
Parkside Apartments
2831 SE Palmquist Road, Gresham, OR 97080 | 503-491-8909
Vista @ 23
3181 NE 23rd Street, Gresham, OR 97030 | 503-667-9393
Online Resources:
Apartment Guide apartments for rent
Apartment Finder apartments for rent
ForRent.com Homes and apartments for rent
The Gresham Outlook Classifieds listings for real estate for rent
The Oregonian/OregonLive.com Classifieds listings for real estate for rent
Alternative Housing Resources:
Home Forward providing housing directly to the people who need it most
Housing Connections Connecting people with affordable housing in the Portland/Vancouver metro area
Oregon Housing and Community Services Resources to guide you in finding the resources you and your family may need for housing
Transportation
TriMet provides an extensive network of bus line services connecting East County residents, workers and visitors.
MAX Light Rail System
Public transit line which begins in Gresham and connects the eastside to downtown Portland, the Portland Airport and west to Hillsboro.
Portland International Airport
A 15minute drive from Gresham and offers both passenger and cargo flights as well as direct international flights.
Oregon Motor Vehicles Division
2221 E. Powell Blvd., Gresham, OR 97080 | 503-299-9999
Newspapers
Gresham Outlook
1190 NE Division Street, Gresham, OR 97030 | 503-665-2181
The Oregonian
1320 SW Broadway, Portland, OR 97201 | 503-294-5158
School Districts
Centennial District Office: 503-760-7990
Elementary Schools
Middle Schools
High Schools
David Douglas District Office: 503-252-2900
Elementary Schools
Middle Schools
High Schools
GreshamBarlow District Office: 503-618-2450
Elementary Schools
Middle Schools
High Schools
Parkrose District Office: 503-408-2100
Elementary Schools
Middle Schools
High Schools
Reynolds District Office: 503-661-7200
City Government
Fairview
1300 NE Village Street, Fairview, OR 97024 | 503-665-7929
Gresham
1333 NW Eastman Parkway, Gresham, OR 97030 | 503-618-3000
Troutdale
219 E Historic Columbia River Hwy., Troutdale, OR 97060 | 503-674-7224
Wood Village
2055 NE 238th Drive, Wood Village, OR 97060 | 503-667-6211
Portland
1220 SW 5th Avenue, Portland, OR 97204 | 503-823-4000
County Government
Multnomah County
501 SE Hawthorne Blvd., Portland, OR 97214 | 503-823-4000
Clackamas County
906 Main Street, Oregon City, OR 97045 | 503-655-8581
Voter Registration
Multnomah County: 503-248-3720
Clackamas County: 503-665-8510
Libraries
FairviewColumbia Branch Library
1520 NE Village Street, Fairview, OR 97024 | 503-988-5655
Gresham Regional Library
385 NW Miller, Gresham, OR 97030 | 503-988-5387
Multnomah County Library
205 NE Russell Street, Portland, OR 97212 | 503-988-5402
Rockwood Library
17917 SE Stark Street, Portland, OR 97233 | 503-988-5396
Troutdale Library
2451 SW Cherry Park Road, Troutdale, OR 97060 | 503-988-5355
If you have an additional resource your would like to see added, contact us. The Gresham Area Chamber of Commerce Mission is to advocate, education, and collaborate with Gresham Area businesses, residents, and leaders.