The Town FilesBeaverton, Oregon
City in Washington County · population 97,494 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $569,800
- Household income
- $98,622
- Jan low / Jul high
- 40° / 81°
- Snow a year
- 4 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 4
- Median age
- 37.8
Beaverton is a city of 97,494 people in Washington County, Oregon. The median home is worth $569,800, above the typical Oregon town ($394,200). It ranks better for young professionals than 98% of Oregon towns, more vibrant than 97% of Oregon towns, better transit than 97% of Oregon towns.
How Beaverton ranks
Percentile among Oregon towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Oregon towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Beaverton is worth $569,800, above the typical Oregon town ($394,200). Homes cost about 5.8 times the median household income of $98,622, which is more affordable than 34% of Oregon towns. Median rent is $1,826 a month. 50.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Beaverton | Typical Oregon town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $569,800 | $394,200 |
| Median rent | $1,826 | $1,312 |
| Median household income | $98,622 | $76,221 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.8× | 5.1× |
| Homeownership | 50.5% | 71.1% |
| Median year built | 1987 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.2% | — |
Who lives in Beaverton
| People | Beaverton | Typical Oregon town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.8 | 41.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.6% | 20.1% |
| Under 18 | 20.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 50.1% | 23.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.1% | 10.8% |
| Veterans | 4.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 19.4% | — |
| Work from home | 25.1% | 12.2% |
| Average commute | 24.1 min | 23.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.8% | 92.4% |
Weather in Beaverton
July highs average 80.7°F and January lows 40.4°F. About 39.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 3.6 inches of snow (typical Oregon town: 3.1 in). Expect about 15 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 10 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
4 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Beaverton since 1950, compared with 2 for the typical Oregon town. The strongest, an F1, struck on November 12, 1991 about 7.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on September 8, 2019.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 2 times; the largest was 1.00 inches on July 12, 2007.
Severe weather in Washington County since 1996
Washington County has been included in 17 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 9, 2024 | Fire | FM-5529: Lee Falls Fire |
| September 15, 2020 | Fire | DR-4562: Wildfires And Straight-Line Winds |
| September 10, 2020 | Fire | EM-3542: Wildfires |
| September 10, 2020 | Fire | FM-5371: Chehalem Mountain Bald Peak Fire |
| September 8, 2020 | Fire | FM-5358: Powerline Fire |
Jobs and pay in Washington County
Washington County had 308,680 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $90,292 a year. Unemployment was 3.2% in 2023; in Beaverton itself the ACS puts it at 4.4%.
Public schools in Beaverton
35 public schools with 22,821 students, about 17.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountainside High School | 9-12 | 1,722 | 22.1 |
| Aloha High School | 9-12 | 1,633 | 17.9 |
| Beaverton High School | 9-12 | 1,476 | 17.0 |
| Southridge High School | 9-12 | 1,450 | 17.9 |
| Aloha-Huber Park School | PK-8 | 910 | 16.0 |
| International School of Beaverton | 6-12 | 870 | 21.2 |
| Mountain View Middle School | 6-8 | 834 | 16.7 |
| Conestoga Middle School | 6-8 | 831 | 20.8 |
| Five Oaks Middle School | 6-8 | 779 | 17.7 |
| Whitford Middle School | 6-8 | 773 | 17.2 |
| Beaver Acres Elementary School | PK-5 | 761 | 14.9 |
| Vose Elementary School | PK-5 | 707 | 15.4 |
Towns near Beaverton
- Cedar Hills, OR1.9 mi · 8,379 people · home $611,400
- West Slope, OR2.5 mi · 7,223 people · home $755,300
- Marlene Village, OR2.7 mi · 5,485 people · home $539,800
- Aloha, OR2.9 mi · 53,828 people · home $484,400
- Garden Home-Whitford, OR2.9 mi · 7,081 people · home $624,900
- Raleigh Hills, OR3.0 mi · 6,196 people · home $913,700
- Metzger, OR3.3 mi · 4,272 people · home $543,400
- West Haven-Sylvan, OR3.6 mi · 9,299 people · home $782,400
Beaverton questions
Is Beaverton, Oregon a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Beaverton scores better for retirees than 24% of Oregon towns and quieter than 3%. 14.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.8).
How much does a house cost in Beaverton?
The median owner-occupied home in Beaverton is valued at $569,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $98,622, so homes cost about 5.8 times income. Median rent is $1,826 a month.
What is the weather like in Beaverton?
July highs average 80.7°F and January lows 40.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 39.2 inches of precipitation a year and 3.6 inches of snow.
Does Beaverton get tornadoes?
4 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Beaverton since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F1 on November 12, 1991. The typical Oregon town has had 2.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)