Area Guide No. 1
Beaverton, Oregon
Washington County · 97008 · About 7 miles west of downtown Portland
Beaverton is a diverse, family-friendly city of roughly 98,000 people in the Tualatin Valley. It is the heart of Oregon's Silicon Forest tech corridor, the world headquarters of Nike, and one of the most ethnically diverse cities in the state. Buyers choose it for the schools, the parks, the MAX light-rail commute into Portland, and a housing market that still offers real value compared with the east side of the metro.
Beaverton · Washington County · 97008 · Oregon
Beaverton, Oregon · Washington County · 97008
A quiet street in Beaverton, minutes from the MAX
01 · Area Highlights
Why buyers choose Beaverton
Beaverton grew from a small farming town into Oregon's seventh-largest city, and it wears that history lightly: old farmhouses share streets with mid-century ranches and new townhomes, and downtown still feels like a hometown rather than a business district. The city sits about seven miles west of downtown Portland, which makes it a practical base for commuters and a relaxed one for families.
The big draw is the balance. The Beaverton School District is Oregon's second-largest and widely respected. The Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District maintains hundreds of acres of parks and trails. The MAX Blue and Red lines run straight into Portland. And the job market is anchored by Nike's world headquarters and the broader Silicon Forest tech cluster, so many residents work minutes from home.
- Diverse & welcoming
- Top-tier schools
- MAX to Portland
- Parks & trails
- Silicon Forest jobs
01b · Navigable Map
Explore Beaverton on the map
Pan, zoom, and drag around this live map to get your bearings before you even call us: pin the MAX lines, Old Town, the Cedar Hills corridor, the parks and trails, and the neighborhoods this guide covers.
Beaverton, Oregon · Washington County · 97008
02 · Community Detail
A diverse, family-oriented community
Beaverton's population is around 98,000, with a median household income near $98,000 and a median age of about 38. It is one of Oregon's most diverse cities: roughly 40% of residents identify as White, about 28% as Hispanic or Latino, and close to 18% as Asian, and that mix shows up in the city's food, festivals, and faith communities.
The neighborhoods run the gamut. Old Town is the walkable historic core, with restaurants and the farmers market. Cedar Hills offers mid-century homes and walkable shopping along the MAX line. Murrayhill and Progress Ridge are established and newer family areas with good schools. Cooper Mountain and Sexton Mountain rise to the south with trails and views, and Bethany anchors the north end. Five Oaks and the central corridors hold some of the metro's best family-home values.
The Beaverton School District serves roughly 37,500 students across about 53 schools, including strong high schools like Beaverton, Southridge, Westview, Sunset, and Mountainside. Boundaries vary by exact address, so we always verify the boundary for a specific property before you commit.
Trails like this thread through the heart of the city
Silicon Forest office parks anchor the local economy
03 · Major Employers
The Silicon Forest base
Washington County employs roughly 320,000 people, and the biggest names sit right around Beaverton. Here are the ones anchoring the local economy:
Nike
World headquarters sits on a roughly 400-acre campus in Beaverton, employing more than 15,000 people across the Portland metro. Nike is one of only two Fortune 500 companies headquartered in Oregon.
Intel
Oregon's largest private employer, with more than 20,000 workers on its Washington County campuses in adjacent Hillsboro. Intel anchors the Silicon Forest corridor that gives the region its tech identity.
Tektronix
A Beaverton-born electronics and measurement company that was Oregon's largest private employer into the 1980s and still keeps a major presence, roughly 2,000 employees, in the city.
The broader tech and health cluster
Washington County employs roughly 320,000 people. Around Beaverton that includes Tokyo Electron America and ASML (each about 1,200 workers), First Tech Credit Union, Reser's Fine Foods (headquartered in Beaverton), Columbia Sportswear, Leupold & Stevens, and the Providence, Kaiser Westside, and OHSU health systems.
04 · Restaurant Guide
Where Beaverton eats
Beaverton's dining scene is one of the metro's best-kept secrets, with chef-driven spots downtown and a striking variety of Asian and international cooking in the neighborhoods. Some of our favorites, by area:
Downtown & Old Town
Canard Beaverton
VisitA French-American bistro from the Le Pigeon group, known for duck, a famous cheeseburger, steak frites, and martinis.
12395 SW Broadway St
Decarli
VisitUpscale, chef-driven Italian with seasonal pasta and a serious wine program, one of Beaverton's few four-dollar-sign destinations.
3790 SW Hall Blvd
Giovanni's Restaurant
VisitA long-running Italian favorite on Broadway for classic red-sauce cooking and family dinners.
12390 SW Broadway St
Hapa Pizza
VisitA friendly neighborhood pizzeria with creative pies near the Old Town core.
12755 SW Broadway St
The Cedar Hills Corridor
Thai Bloom!
VisitA longtime local favorite for modern Thai cooking with a full bar.
3800 SW Cedar Hills Blvd
Afuri Izakaya
A Beaverton outpost of the celebrated Portland izakaya, known for yuzu ramen and a deep small-plate menu.
Cedar Hills area
McMenamins Cedar Hills
VisitA neighborhood pub with McMenamins' signature eclectic, historic atmosphere.
2885 SW Cedar Hills Blvd
Around Town
Top Burmese
VisitOne of Beaverton's most celebrated restaurants, known for tea leaf salad, samosas, curries, and a strong vegan menu. Named to FSR Magazine's list of America's top 50 independent restaurants.
Hall Blvd area
Always Spring Restaurant
VisitA dependable Chinese restaurant serving a broad menu of Cantonese and Szechuan favorites.
3975 SW 114th Ave
Benihana
VisitTableside teppanyaki cooking, a fun pick for birthdays and groups.
9205 SW Cascade Ave
Tom's Pancake House
VisitA classic breakfast spot on Canyon Road for pancakes, omelets, and weekend lines.
12925 SW Canyon Rd
The Stockpot
VisitA comfortable American grill and broiler on Scholls Ferry Road, a neighborhood staple.
8200 SW Scholls Ferry Rd
Worth the short drive: Syun Izakaya, just across the line in Hillsboro, is one of the Pacific Northwest's most respected Japanese pubs, with more than 60 small plates and one of the area's largest sake selections.
Chef-driven cooking, from Old Town to the corridors
The Beaverton Farmers Market, a Saturday ritual
05 · Activities
Things to do in and around Beaverton
Beaverton's parks are the quiet stars of the city, and the cultural calendar keeps growing. Here is how locals spend their weekends:
Tualatin Hills Nature Park
Learn moreA 222-acre wildlife preserve with nearly five miles of trails through wetlands, forest, and streams. The Tualatin Hills Nature Center adds exhibits and a discovery play area for kids. No dogs allowed, and it is free.
Cooper Mountain Nature Park
Learn moreA 230-acre park just south of town with 3.5 miles of trails through oak and madrone woodlands and native prairies, with wide views of the Chehalem Mountains and the Tualatin Valley.
Beaverton Farmers Market
Learn moreSaturdays in downtown Beaverton, with 100-plus local farms and artisan food producers at peak season and SNAP benefits matched dollar for dollar. Summer hours run April through November.
The Reser
Learn moreThe Patricia Reser Center for the Arts is Beaverton's cultural hub: a 550-seat auditorium, galleries, and an outdoor plaza for performances, exhibitions, and events, right by the Beaverton Central MAX station.
Fanno Creek Greenway Trail
A paved multi-use trail threading through Beaverton and Tigard, ideal for family bike rides, runs, and dog walks.
Family favorites
Learn morePlay Street Museum Beaverton offers interactive, imagination-based exhibits for young kids, and the Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District runs rec centers, pools, splash pads, and sports programs across the city.
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