Beaverton, OR

Beaverton, Oregon

Introduction to Beaverton, Oregon

Beaverton is located in the Tualatin River Valley in Washington County and is situated seven miles west of the city of Portland. In 2004 The municipality and Washington County revealed an interim plan which spans more than ten years. The plan includes annexation of nearby areas, which will make Beaverton the second largest city in the state.

The world headquarters of Nike is located in the area. Beaverton is included in the Silicon Forest and is home to numerous technology companies. The nearby landscape includes forests, rolling hills, rivers and wetlands.

History

The city's naming was inspired by the nearby large body of water, created by beaver dams. The Atfalati Indians were the original inhabitants. Settlers arrived during the 19th century. In 1847 Lawrence Hall bought a large acreage and constructed a grist mill. He made the first land claim in the region. In 1893 Beaverton was incorporated. During the early portion of the 1920's a movie studio known as Premium Picture Productions was located in Beaverton.

Attractions

• The Flicks by the Fountain offers free movie watching during the summer months at Beaverton City Park.
• Beaverton's Farmer's Market is a prominent shopping location with residents and tourists.
• Washington Square is a popular shopping mall.
• Cedar Hills Crossing is a notable shopping location.
• Kingstad Gallery.

Activities

The coastline is little over an hour away from Beaverton. Touring the local wineries, including Cooper Mountain Vineyards and Ponzi Vineyards is popular with tourists. The region is known for its Pinot Noir grape production. More than 100 parks provide the city with a vast amount of green area. Hiking trails and bicycle paths traverse through the city.

Golf enthusiasts enjoy the numerous golf courses including Reserve Vineyards and Golf Club, Progress Downs Municipal Golf Course and Pumpkin Ridge. The Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge, The Jackson Bottom Wetlands and the Fernhill Wetlands offer visitors opportunities to view waterfowl, a variety of birds and other types of wildlife. The Tualatin Hills Nature Park is set in a scenic location and includes paved trails.

Higher Education

The city is home to Cambridge College Institute of Technology.

Transportation

A light rail system provides transportation to Portland.

High Points

Beaverton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Oregon):

Category	Trophy
Public Transportation Use (vs. State)	Top 1%
Racial Diversity (vs. State)	Top 1%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State)	Top 3%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 3%
College Educated Adults (vs. State)	Top 6%
Median Family Income (vs. State)	Top 7%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State)	Top 14%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State)	Top 17%

Comparative Profile of Beaverton, OR

Comparing Beaverton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Oregon (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Housing Recently Built
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Beaverton Almanac

Beaverton Climate

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• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Beaverton Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Beaverton, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Beaverton Public Libraries

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Starbucks in Beaverton

Beaverton High Schools (2004)

BEAVERTON HIGH SCHOOL
13000 SW SECOND ST
503-259-5000
Serves 1,972 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 23

SOUTHRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL
9625 SW 125TH AVE
503-259-5400
Serves 1,957 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 22.8

ALOHA HIGH SCHOOL
18550 SW KINNAMAN RD
503-259-4700
Serves 1,870 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 22.2

ARTS & COMMUNICATION HIGH SCHOOL
11375 SW CENTER ST
503-672-3700
A magnet school.
Serves 250 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 15

COMMUNITY SCHOOL
1841 SW MERLO DR
503-259-5575
A Non-traditional School
Serves 244 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 11

SCHOOL OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
1841 SW MERLO DR
503-259-5575
A magnet school.
Serves 174 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 24.9

MERLO STATION NIGHT SCHOOL
1841 SW MERLO DR
503-259-5575
A Non-traditional School
Serves 78 students.

Beaverton Colleges

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Cambridge College

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