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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.

CategoryBeaverton, ORPortland, OR
Housing
VerdictGood for nowThink twice
Median Price$448K

Lower price

$641K
Median Rent$1K

Lower rent

$2K
Median Income$69K

Higher income

$64K
Price VolatilityModerateModerate
Getting Around
Walk Score44/10055/100

More walkable

Transit Score24/10042/100

Better transit

Bike Score54/100

More bikeable

40/100
Commute16 minN/A
Safety & Environment
Safety GradeD+D+
Violent CrimeModerateModerate
Property CrimeModerateModerate
Flood RiskLowLow
Air QualityModerateModerate
Community
Schools8.7/10

Better schools

8.5/10
Best for
FamiliesCommutersYoung professionals
young professionalscreative artistsfamilies with school-age kids

Bottom line

Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.

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