Banks is a small farm town of about 1,800 on OR-6/OR-47, roughly 27 miles west of downtown Portland, where the Tualatin Valley meets the Coast Range foothills. It's the eastern trailhead of the Banks-Vernonia State Trail (a 21-mile rail-trail through the woods) and home to the Sunset Speedway. Housing is modest single-family homes on larger lots, with a rural feel and easy access to L.L. Stub Stewart State Park.
Photography of BanksPhoto: Multiple credited photographers · See source links
Home prices in Banks
The median listing price in Banks is $627,000.
Top places in Banks
Banks-Vernonia State Trail — 21-mile rail-trail trailhead in Banks (shown conceptually in the Commons photos below).
Sunset Park — city park (shown in the Commons photo below).
Sunset Speedway — quarter-mile dirt racetrack drawing regional crowds (shown in the Commons photo below).
L.L. Stub Stewart State Park — hiking, biking, and camping a short drive west.
Banks Public Library — community library branch.
Downtown Banks / Main Street — small-town storefronts and cafes.
Commuting from Banks
No transit rail; commuters drive OR-47/OR-6 east to US-26, or take limited bus connections toward Hillsboro.
Typical drive to downtown Portland: ~30–45 minutes via US-26 through the Vista Ridge Tunnel (approximate; the two-lane stretch of OR-6 can slow peak trips).
Schools in Banks
Public schools: Banks School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Banks FAQs
What is the housing market like in Banks, OR? The median listing price in Banks is $627,000. Median listing price (September 2026 research snapshot)
How is the commute from Banks, OR? No transit rail; commuters drive OR-47/OR-6 east to US-26, or take limited bus connections toward Hillsboro.
Which school district serves Banks, OR? Banks is served by Banks School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
