Portland metro, OR–WA relocation guide
Moving to Beaverton, OR
About Beaverton
Beaverton is Washington County's largest city and Portland's biggest westside suburb, centered on the Beaverton Transit Center and the Cedar Hills corridor. It mixes mid-century neighborhoods, newer townhome developments like The Round, major employers (Nike's world headquarters is just west in unincorporated Washington County), and heavy retail along Canyon Road and at Washington Square (just south of the city line). MAX light rail and frequent bus service make it one of the most transit-connected suburbs in the metro.
Home prices in Beaverton
The median listing price in Beaverton is $525,000.
Top places in Beaverton
- Beaverton Transit Center / The Round — transit hub with Blue/Red MAX, WES, and the mixed-use Round development.
- Washington Square — major regional mall just south of Beaverton in Tigard.
- Beaverton Farmers Market — long-running Saturday market downtown.
- Tualatin Hills Nature Park — 222-acre nature park with trails and wildlife.
- Cooper Mountain Nature Park — hilltop trails and views spanning Beaverton and Aloha.
- Cedar Hills Crossing — shopping and dining at Cedar Hills Blvd and Walker Rd.
- Beaverton City Library — main branch downtown.
Commuting from Beaverton
- MAX Blue and Red Lines via Beaverton Transit Center, Beaverton Central, Millikan Way, and Elmonica stations (Blue continues west to Hillsboro; Red runs east through downtown to Portland International Airport).
- WES commuter rail also serves Beaverton Transit Center, running south to Tigard, Tualatin, and Wilsonville on weekday peak schedules.
- Typical drive to downtown Portland: ~15–25 minutes via US-26 through the Vista Ridge Tunnel in light traffic; peak-hour congestion at the tunnel adds time (approximate; read September 24, 2026).
Schools in Beaverton
Public schools: Beaverton 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.
Beaverton FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Beaverton, OR?
The median listing price in Beaverton is $525,000. Median listing price (September 2026 research snapshot) - How is the commute from Beaverton, OR?
MAX Blue and Red Lines via Beaverton Transit Center, Beaverton Central, Millikan Way, and Elmonica stations (Blue continues west to Hillsboro; Red runs east through downtown to Portland International Airport). - Which school district serves Beaverton, OR?
Beaverton is served by Beaverton School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.