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Beaverton, OR


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Beaverton, Oregon

Beaverton, Oregon, in Washington county, is 6 miles W of Portland, Oregon. The city is conveniently located inside the Portland - Vancouver metropolitan area. There are an estimated 76,129 people in Beaverton.

The People and Families of Beaverton

In Beaverton, about 51% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Beaverton had a median family income of $60,289. Beaverton has more than its share of wealthy families and people. The city has a large middle class. You won't find a lot of people in Beaverton living below the poverty line. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in the city.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($42,950) in Beaverton. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Beaverton Housing

Approximately 48% of housing in Beaverton is owner-occupied. The city contains many homes that have been built in recent years. Living the single life? Just starting out? Well, you can likely find a small apartment rental in Beaverton. Property taxes are a bit high in the city, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.

Commuting

In Beaverton, 83% of commuters drive to work. One way to meet people in Beaverton is to try the public transportation system.

Of Note

High Points

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

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

Comparative Profile of Beaverton, OR

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men810
Male Share of the Population86
Well-Paid Single Women810
Racial Diversity710
Children Under 5 Years Old76
Age of the Population33
Female Share of the Population35
Senior Citizens32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married42
Average Household Size44

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults810
Median Family Income710
People Above Poverty69
People in Middle Class or Better69

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use910
Working at Home97
Walking and Biking to Work76
Short Commute Times64

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals910
Housing Recently Built99
People Living Alone78
Seasonal and Vacation Housing54
Affordability of Rents52
Affordability of Property Taxes31

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime73
Low Property Crime56

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