Moving Guides|Maine|Portland|Neighborhoods|Oakdale
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Greg Reid
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Last Modified: January 11, 2026

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Oakdale Neighborhood Overview

USM Kids, Triple-Deckers, Cone-Saved Spots

17of 20 Portland Neighborhoods

🧭Generally defined as the area: Forest Ave east, I-295 and Deering Ave west, Falmouth and Bedford Streets north, Deering Oaks Park with Park Ave and Brighton Ave south

📌Best known for: USM buzz and Deering Oaks Saturdays

👕The neighborhood stereotype is: Adjunct chic and stroller slalom skills

👍Locals live here because: Car-free living between Hearts of Pine games at Fitzy and lectures

👎Don't say we didn't warn you about: Snow ban parking, Sea Dogs fireworks, midterm meltdowns

✨TLDR: Leafy campus energy, sneakers optional

Students, stroller squads, bookish baseball and soccer fans

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Moving to Oakdale - Make Sense Of Your Next Move

Whether you're new to Portland or deciding which part of the city fits you best, Snappy Scout cuts through the noise and shows you what living here is really like. If you're still finding your way, start with our Moving to Portland guide for the big-picture view — or compare Oakdale against other parts of the city in our Portland neighborhood guide.