Living in Beaverton, Oregon
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Beaverton · Census data 2020–2024
Beaverton has 97,812 residents with a median age of 37.8. The median household income is $98,622 (19% higher than the Oregon median), the median home value is $569,800, the median rent is $1,826/month.
Beaverton at a glance
- Population
- 97,812
- Median age
- 37.8State: 40.4
- Median household income
- $98,622State: $83,011
- Median home value
- $569,800State: $477,600
- Median rent
- $1,826/moState: $1,525
- Homeowners
- 50.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 50.1%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Beaverton a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 19% higher than the Oregon median; unemployment of 4.4%; a poverty rate of 10.1%.
Cons: Home values 19% higher than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Beaverton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Beaverton the median home value is $569,800, 71% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,826 per month, which is 29.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,413 a month in housing costs.
Beaverton median household income
The median household income in Beaverton is $98,622 and the income per person is $52,507. 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Oregon: 11.9%).
Housing in Beaverton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 42,771
- Owner-occupied
- 50.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 49.5%
- Vacant
- 3.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1987
- Average household size
- 2.35
Beaverton demographics
- Population
- 97,812
- Median age
- 37.8
- Under 18
- 20.5%
- 65 and older
- 14.6%
- Households
- 41,156
- Foreign-born
- 19.4%
- Veterans
- 4.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Beaverton ›
Education in Beaverton
50.1% of adults 25 and older in Beaverton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oregon: 36.8%), and 17.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Beaverton
- Unemployment rate
- 4.4%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 25.1%
- Drive alone
- 59.4%
- Public transit
- 4.3%
- Walk to work
- 2.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.8%
Beaverton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaverton | 97,812 | $98,622 | $569,800 | $1,826 |
| Cedar Hills | 8,388 | $105,850 | $611,400 | $1,706 |
| West Slope | 6,582 | $104,875 | $755,300 | $1,716 |
| Marlene Village | 5,439 | $115,417 | $539,800 | $1,853 |
| Aloha | 52,389 | $101,934 | $484,400 | $1,896 |
| Garden Home-Whitford | 6,979 | $97,500 | $624,900 | $1,878 |
| Raleigh Hills | 6,744 | $120,000 | $913,700 | $1,672 |
| Metzger | 3,714 | $91,102 | $543,400 | $1,629 |
| West Haven-Sylvan | 7,674 | $110,200 | $782,400 | $1,849 |
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What is the median household income in Beaverton, OR?
The median household income in Beaverton is $98,622, 19% higher than the Oregon median of $83,011 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Beaverton?
The median home value in Beaverton is $569,800, compared with $477,600 in Oregon.
How much is rent in Beaverton?
The median gross rent in Beaverton is $1,826 per month, about 29.9% of household income.
Is Beaverton, OR a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 19% higher than the Oregon median; unemployment of 4.4%; a poverty rate of 10.1%. Minuses: home values 19% higher than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes.
What is the median age in Beaverton?
The median age in Beaverton is 37.8 years (Oregon: 40.4).
How long is the commute in Beaverton?
The average commute to work in Beaverton is 24 minutes; 25.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Beaverton?
The unemployment rate in Beaverton is 4.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Beaverton?
50.1% of adults in Beaverton have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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