Cultural diversity
Cully is one of Portland's most diverse neighborhoods, with large Latino and immigrant communities and a strong tradition of community organizing.
CULLY · PORTLAND
Cully
Northeast Coalition of Neighborhoods
28 spots to discover in this neighborhood
“Diverse + community-led. NE Portland's outer-edge mosaic.”
- Triangle hood
- Bike-friendly
- Up-and-coming
- Walkable corridor
- Eclectic eats
LIVE ACTIVITY
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4.7
Average across 28 businesses
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8,528
Across 28 businesses
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- Auto Repair 13
- Shops 7
- General Contractor 4
NEIGHBORHOOD IDENTITY
What Cully Is Known For
“Diverse + community-led. NE Portland's outer-edge mosaic.”
Foster corridor
Triangle loop
Local evening
“Diverse + community-led. NE Portland's outer-edge mosaic.”
— Cully, Portland
The Vibe
What Cully Feels Like
Diverse, spread-out, community-rooted neighborhood
Cully is diverse, down-to-earth, and spread out, with a mix of older homes, newer development, and pockets of open and green space. It has a strong sense of community and a less polished, more lived-in feel than the inner Northeast neighborhoods.
The area is known for its cultural diversity, community organizing, and a growing network of parks and natural areas that give it an unexpectedly green character.
History
How Cully Came To Be
Cully is a large neighborhood in Northeast Portland that developed later and more loosely than the streetcar suburbs to its west. Much of the area was annexed into the city in the mid twentieth century, and parts of it retained a semi-rural quality, with larger lots, unpaved streets, and even small farms persisting well into the modern era.
This pattern of development left Cully with a distinctive mix of housing and a patchwork of open land. Over the decades it became one of Portland's most ethnically and economically diverse neighborhoods, home to large Latino, immigrant, and working-class communities.
In recent years Cully has been the focus of significant community-led investment in parks, housing, and green space, even as it faces pressures from rising costs across the city.
Character
What Defines Cully
Green space investment
The neighborhood has been the focus of significant work to add parks, natural areas, and affordable housing.
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Landmarks
Notable Places in Cully
Cully Park icon
Cully Park
A community park built on a former landfill, featuring a Native Gathering Garden, sports fields, and city views.
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Whitaker Ponds Natural Area
A wetland natural area with ponds, walking trails, and wildlife habitat.
Getting Around
Cully
Schools
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Rigler School
Portland Public Schools PK-5 serving the Cully neighborhood.
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Scott School
Portland Public Schools PK-5 in the Cully area.
Outdoors
Parks & Greenspaces in Cully
Cully Park
A community-driven park built on a former landfill, featuring play areas, trails, and an inter-tribal gathering garden.
Rose City Golf Course
A public golf course that adds substantial green open space along the neighborhood's southern edge.
Real Estate
Homes & Architecture in Cully
Housing ranges from older homes on larger, semi-rural lots to newer infill and multifamily development, reflecting the area's varied history.
Mid-century ranch
Craftsman bungalow
Modern infill
Manufactured and cottage homes
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Discovery Paths
Three ways to experience Cully.
Foster corridor
- 1 Small cafes on SE Foster Rd
- 2 Eclectic eateries (Stella Taco, Pieper Cafe)
- 3 Bike-friendly side streets
Triangle loop
- 1 Foster Powell Park
- 2 Local restaurants
- 3 Mt. Scott / Holgate bike greenway
Local evening
- 1 Bar Carlo
- 2 Pieper Cafe
- 3 Stella Taco
Civic Infrastructure
The associations, meetings and shared resources that hold Cully together.
Active associations
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VisitCully Neighborhood Association (CANC) neighborhood assn
Cully triangle: SE Powell Blvd (north) to SE Foster Rd (south) to SE 82nd Ave (east) — bounded by SE Holgate to the north on the SW corner
Businesses in Cully
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Businesses in Cully
Showing 1–24 of 28 businesses in Cully
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Pioneer Gas Furnace Fireplace
Services·Cully· 4.6 (148)
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Blessing Landscapes LLC
Services·Cully· 4.6 (110)
GoodMap
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Lovett Inc.
Services·Cully· 4.9 (480)
GoodMap
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Arrow
Services·Cully· 4.4 (12)
GoodMap
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Children’s Space LLC
Services·Cully· 5.0 (8)
FairMap
Gardencraft
Services·Cully
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Lighting Clean Carpet Cleaning & Landscaping
Services·Cully· 4.9 (64)
GoodMap
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Central Cylinder Head
Services·Cully· 4.6 (10)
FairMap
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American Chimney & Masonry
Services·Cully· 4.9 (488)
GoodMap
Bodywork Studio
Health·Cully· 5.0 (4)
GoodMap
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Fremont Veterinary Clinic
Health·Cully· 4.7 (249)
GoodMap
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Hi-Top
Bars·Cully· 4.7 (275)
GoodMap
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Pip's Original Doughnuts & Chai
Bakeries·Cully· 4.7 (3,775)
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The Mule
Bars·Cully· 4.3 (103)
GoodMap
Independent Cylinder Head
Services·Cully
GoodMap
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All Car Care
Auto·Cully· 4.7 (88)
GoodMap
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Hal Jones Automotive
Auto·Cully· 4.8 (44)
GoodMap
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Industrial Tire Service
Auto·Cully· 4.5 (322)
GoodMap
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Northstar Automotive
Auto·Cully· 4.8 (92)
GoodMap
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Northwest Autoworks
Auto·Cully· 5.0 (73)
GoodMap
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AutoZone Auto Parts
Auto·Cully· 4.2 (641)
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Northside Ford
Auto·Cully· 4.2 (666)
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Northside Ford Truck Sales, Inc. Parts
Auto·Cully· 4.2 (16)
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Northside Ford Truck Sales, Inc. Service
Auto·Cully· 4.4 (26)
GoodMap
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