Overview
Intel's campus on NW Murray Boulevard employs more than 20,000 people — the single largest private employer in Oregon — and it sits inside Beaverton city limits. That fact explains a lot: the diversity (significant South Asian and East Asian communities from the tech corridor), the traffic on TV Highway and Beaverton-Hillsdale Highway, and why housing demand here is durable even when the broader market softens. The MAX Blue and Red lines both terminate at Beaverton Transit Center, making this the most transit-connected suburb in the metro. Cedar Hills Crossing and Beaverton Town Square cover the major retail.
Housing is a mix of 1970s–1990s ranches and split-levels, scattered condos and townhome complexes, and newer infill on parcels that used to be commercial. You get more square footage per dollar than comparable inner Portland neighborhoods. The Beaverton School District consistently outperforms Portland Public Schools on standardized measures — high school graduation rates are strong, and the district has added capacity as the city has grown. Families who moved out of Portland for schools tend to stay. Sunset High School and Westview High School both draw from strong feeder systems.
The trade-off is traffic. TV Highway (OR-8) and Beaverton-Hillsdale Highway are gridlocked during rush hours, and the Canyon Road corridor backing up onto Hwy 26 is a daily reality if you're driving east. The MAX handles the commute better than driving — Beaverton Transit Center to downtown Portland is about 35 minutes — but most daily errands still require a car outside of the few blocks around Beaverton Central MAX station. This is a suburb. The space and value are real. So is the drive.
Getting Around
35–40 min on MAX Blue or Red line; 25–35 min by car in normal traffic, 45–55 min in rush hour via Hwy 26
Schools
Beaverton School District
Parks & Green Space
Tualatin Hills Nature Park
Beaverton City Park
Progress Ridge Townsquare Greenway
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FAQ
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How is the commute from Beaverton to downtown Portland?
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MAX is the honest answer. Beaverton Transit Center to Pioneer Courthouse Square is about 35 minutes on the Blue or Red line — predictable, no traffic. Driving on Hwy 26 runs 25 minutes in off-peak hours but can stretch to 50+ during morning rush, especially on Fridays. If you work downtown and live in Beaverton, buy a MAX pass.
Are Beaverton schools worth moving for?
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Yes, they're consistently stronger than Portland Public Schools on test scores and graduation rates. Westview and Sunset high schools are the two main comprehensive high schools and both perform well. The district has also maintained relatively stable funding as Beaverton has grown. If school quality is driving your location decision, Beaverton School District holds up.
What's the housing market like in Beaverton?
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Beaverton spans a wide range. 1970s–1990s ranches and split-levels are the core of the market, with condos and townhomes below them and newer construction above. Comparable space to inner SE Portland generally costs meaningfully less here. Well-priced homes in good condition move quickly — we'll tell you what your budget reaches across those three tiers.
Is Beaverton walkable?
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Partially. The blocks immediately around Beaverton Central and Beaverton Transit Center MAX stations are the most walkable. Most of the city requires a car for daily errands — grocery runs, school pickup, appointments. It's a suburb with MAX access, not a walkable urban neighborhood.