Beaverton, OR vs Portland, OR

Beaverton, OR vs Portland, OR: What the data shows

Beaverton, OR is in Beaverton, OR while Portland, OR is in Portland, OR — both in the same state. On home prices, Beaverton, OR is the more affordable option at $448,400 median — $193,000 less than Portland, OR's $641,400. WYLT rates Beaverton, OR as “Good for now” — a solid choice worth serious consideration — and Portland, OR as “Think twice” — a neighborhood that warrants careful research before committing.

Both neighborhoods have similar safety profiles. Beaverton, OR has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. Portland, OR has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. On environmental risk, Beaverton, OR has Low flood risk and Portland, OR has Low flood risk.

Portland, OR is the more walkable neighborhood. Beaverton, OR scores 44/100 (mostly car-dependent) versus Portland, OR's 55/100 (somewhat walkable). For families weighing school quality, Beaverton, OR has the higher school rating — Beaverton, OR rates 8.7/10 and Portland, OR rates 8.5/10.