Top Upscale Restaurant Locations in Portland: A Data-Driven Analysis

Map of Potential Locations of Upscale Restaurant Locations in Portland, Oregon by Block Groups

Potential Restaurant Locations in Portland, OR (Source: Esri Updated Demographics)

Table of Detailed Information of Potential Locations of Upscale Restaurant Locations in Portland, Oregon by Block Groups

Detailed Information for Potential Restaurant Locations in Portland, OR (Source: Esri Updated Demographics)

The map above of Portland, Oregon highlights five block groups that meet the following criteria:

  • Per capita income (2025): over $83.7K
  • Population growth (2025 to 2030): over 3.2%
  • Population density (2025): above 13.9K people per square mile
  • Food away from home index (2025): 122 or higher

These five census block groups represent the top potential locations for a new upscale restaurant, as they all meet the listed criteria and are all located on the west side of the Willamette River. The detailed statistics for each block group are shown in the table above.

Among these, Block Group 410510059.023 has the highest per capita income in 2025 at $151,329, nearly three times the average. This block group also spends the most on food away from home, with an index of 213, which is 135% above average.

However, its population growth rate from 2025 to 2030 is projected to be less than 1% below the peak growth rate, recorded in Block Group 410510050.022. That same block group also ranks third in population density in 2025, reaching 63% of the highest density level, which occurs in Block Group 410510057.023, with a density of 31,213.2 people per square mile.

Taking into account income, growth, density, and dining expenditures metrics, Block Group 410510059.023 stands out as the best location for a new upscale restaurant in Portland.

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