Breathe deep and enjoy the scenery. There are few places in Oregon more beautiful and accessible than the City of Beaverton.

Nestled in the heart of the Tualatin Valley, Beaverton is just seven miles west of Portland in Washington County. Combining the best of the energy of a big city and the peaceful surroundings of a county setting. There is no shortage of activities for the intrepid adventurer in Beaverton; your opportunities are limited only by your imagination.

Beaverton is a family friendly city and is well known for its many attractive and well-planned neighborhoods. Residents enjoy easy access to a complete range of community services, including the Portland metropolitan west-side’s largest shopping district and dozens of churches serving all denominations. The City has a vast amount of "Green Space" with over 100 parks encompassing 1,000 acres. A park is located within a half mile of every home and the City features 30 miles of hiking trails and a 25-mile network of bike paths. Beaverton residents are able to enjoy many outdoor activities with ski slopes and ocean beaches a little more than an hour away.

Beaverton has the great outdoors in its backyard. Rolling hills, lush forests, rivers and wetlands abound in the Beaverton area. Ocean beaches and mountain skiing are little more than an hour away from Beaverton in either direction. In the city itself, there are 100 parks encompassing 1,000 acres - more designated "green space" than most cities of its size. The city features 30 miles of hiking trails, a 25 mile network of bike paths, and there is a park located within a half mile of every home.

Beaverton schools have formed strong partnerships with area businesses. Several highly regarded private schools as well as some of the region’s best state and private universities and community colleges are located within 30-miles of Beaverton.

Housing Cost

Whatever your preferred style of living, you can find it in Beaverton. From luxury condominiums to architecturally diverse homes, the city has something for everyone.

Just as there is no "typical" person who chooses to call Beaverton home, there is no "typical" type of housing. Every family has a different need. For those who prefer the urban lifestyle, the upscale lofts of The Round offer the best of city living without the "big city" pitfalls.

Throughout the city, a variety of condominiums and townhomes offer apartment-style living with the chance to build equity and own property. For those who rent, easily accessible apartment complexes exist in every part of the city. And for the family that wants a neighborhood, there couldn't be more options. From new developments to established neighborhoods, families can find whatever suits their needs - whether they want a small home or a large one, a large lot or a low-maintenance one, a home near schools or a secluded home near the country.

Beaverton is one of the most affordable communities in the area due to its wide diversity of housing. In addition, Beaverton's cost of living is competitive to other cities around the country.

Estimated median house/condo value in 2005: $249,800

Demographics

Estimated population in July 2006: 89,643. Beaverton covers 16.3 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 189 feet above sea level.

Zip codes: 97005, 97006, 97007, 97008 - Area codes: 503, 971

Weather

Beaverton, OR climate is mild during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 60's and cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 40's.

The warmest month of the year is August with an average maximum temperature of 79.90 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 33.80 degrees Fahrenheit.

Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 25 degrees Fahrenheit, and fairly limited during winter with an average difference of 14 degrees Fahrenheit.

The annual average precipitation at Beaverton is 39.95 Inches. Winter months tend to be wetter than summer months. The wettest month of the year is December with an average rainfall of 6.41 Inches.

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