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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 — $344,000 less than Portland, OR's $792,400. 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.

Beaverton, OR is the more walkable neighborhood. Beaverton, OR scores 44/100 (mostly car-dependent) versus Portland, OR's 15/100 (car-dependent). For families weighing school quality, Beaverton, OR has the higher school rating Beaverton, OR rates 8.7/10 and Portland, OR rates 8.3/10.

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

Lower price

$792K
Median Rent$1K

Lower rent

$2K
Median Income$69K$126K

Higher income

Price VolatilityModerateModerate
Getting Around
Walk Score44/100

More walkable

15/100
Transit Score24/10041/100

Better transit

Bike Score54/100

More bikeable

44/100
Commute16 min10 min

Shorter commute

Safety & Environment
Safety GradeD+D+
Violent CrimeModerateModerate
Property CrimeModerateModerate
Flood RiskLowLow
Air QualityModerateGood

Cleaner air

Community
Schools8.7/10

Better schools

8.3/10
Best for
FamiliesCommutersYoung professionals
Families seeking good schoolsYoung professionals who can commuteHome buyers looking for stable neighborhoods

Bottom line

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

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