Beaverton

Beaverton, Oregon Overview

With a composite score of 59.7/100 and a B+ grade, Beaverton ranks #6 of 20 cities in Oregon. Its strongest showing is in Safety (73/100), while Livability (46/100) represents its largest gap.

Income & Employment in Beaverton

The median household income in Beaverton is $92,650, 19% above the statewide median of $77,630. The local unemployment rate of 3.8% is lower than the state’s 5.4%. Population grew 0.7% recently.

Safety in Beaverton

Beaverton reports 282.9 violent crimes per 100,000, roughly in line with the statewide rate of 292 per 100,000. The property crime rate is 2199.5 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in Beaverton

Beaverton has a cost of living index of 106.6 (where 100 equals the national average), slightly above the national benchmark. The median home value is $543,100. Median monthly rent is $1,727. Renters spend 22.4% of income on rent, well within the 30% affordability guideline. The price-to-income ratio of 5.9x suggests home buyers face a stretched market.

Health & Wellness in Beaverton

The adult obesity rate in Beaverton is 32.6% (CDC PLACES). The diabetes prevalence rate is 9.6%. Residents report an average of 16.8 poor mental health days per month, above the typical range. Oregon ranks #19 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in Beaverton

Beaverton has a high school graduation rate of 88.3%. The student-teacher ratio is 17.5:1. Per-pupil spending is $15,839. The city has 34 public schools serving 22,701 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate & Commute in Beaverton

Beaverton enjoys a moderate climate with an annual average of 59.3°F. Summers average 70.5°F. Winters average 43.8°F. Annual precipitation is 20.8 inches. 17.7% of workers in Beaverton work from home, well above the national average.

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