Beaverton, Oregon
Among the top 4% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 14% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade A, better than 94% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 45% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A+, better than 96% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 44% of US places
- top 1% for walkability
- top 2% for sales tax
- bottom 5% for cost of living
Beaverton is a mid-size city in Oregon with about 98,000 residents. It grades A+ for getting around and D for affordability. Standout strengths include walkability, sales tax, and airport distance. It rates lower on property crime and cost of living.
Official websitebeavertonoregon.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm, dry summers · Cool winters · Moderate rain · Light snow
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Precipitation 6.0 in0.8 in
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Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$89k79th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$71kbetter than 5% of US places
Home Value$495k91st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$2kbetter than 12% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 14% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.09%better than 44% of US places
Income Tax10.66%better than 12% of US places
State 9.90% + Local 0.76%
Sales Tax0.00%better than 98% of US places
Estimated total tax burden16.74%better than 13% of US places
Unemployment3.9%better than 50% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)41°F72nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)69°F9th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation42.1 in51st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall3.6 inbetter than 70% of US places
Sunny Days220 daysbetter than 37% of US places
Summer Humidity53°Fbetter than 87% of US places
Comfortable Days117 daysbetter than 93% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk72.3better than 40% of US places
Air Quality28 AQIbetter than 92% of US places
School Quality62.4better than 56% of US places
Violent Crime831/100kbetter than 44% of US places
Property Crime2743/100kbetter than 9% of US places
Community
Population97,55499th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age36.729th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.5185th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0361st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningD+367th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)60.6%23rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)2.6%69th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)17.4%83rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)11.7%96th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)7.7%84th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time24 minbetter than 60% of US places
Walkability14.7/20better than 99% of US places
Airport Distance13 mibetter than 94% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access93.2%better than 76% of US places
Amenities Nearby96.77better than 54% of US places
Park & Nature AccessLimitedbetter than 15% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Beaverton an affordable place to live?
- Beaverton is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $71k, better than 5% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Beaverton?
- The median home value in Beaverton is $495k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Beaverton?
- Median household income in Beaverton is $89k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Beaverton?
- Median gross rent in Beaverton is $2k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Beaverton safe?
- Beaverton is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 831/100k (better than 44%). Property crime is 2743/100k.
- What is the weather like in Beaverton?
- Beaverton averages 69°F in July and 41°F in January, with 42.1 in of annual precipitation and about 220 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Beaverton?
- Public-school quality in Beaverton is about average, scoring better than 56% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Beaverton?
- The average one-way commute in Beaverton is 24 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)