Best Suburbs to Live in Oregon

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Best suburbs to live in Oregon

Cities may have the nightlife, but the convenience and affordability of the suburbs are becoming hot as the millennial generation moves into its . Even before the COVID-19 pandemic shook up workplace norms and superheated the housing market, folks have been flocking away from major urban centers.

In Colorado, for instance, lesser-known suburbs outside of Denver such as Boulder have become magnets for young parents, ranking among the for out-of-state millennials who chose to move in 2023. And companies are taking note of the trend as well: Many are and new headquarters in less urban areas.

compiled a list of the best suburbs to live in Oregon using data from Niche's . Niche ranks places to live based on an array of factors, including the cost of living, educational level of residents, housing costs, and quality of schools.

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#12. Beaverton, Oregon

- Overall Rank: 2,125
- Population: 97,554
- Median household income: $88,899
- Median home value: $494,700 (50% own)
- Median rent: $1,663 (50% rent)
- Top public schools: Sunset High School (grade A), International School of Beaverton - High School (grade A), Mountainside High School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Catlin Gabel School (grade A+), Oregon Episcopal School (grade A+), Jesuit High School (grade A+)

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#11. Tigard, Oregon

- Overall Rank: 2,097
- Population: 55,161
- Median household income: $101,354
- Median home value: $525,100 (62% own)
- Median rent: $1,644 (38% rent)
- Top public schools: International School of Beaverton - High School (grade A), Mountainside High School (grade A), Lake Grove Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Catlin Gabel School (grade A+), Oregon Episcopal School (grade A+), Jesuit High School (grade A+)

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#10. Tualatin, Oregon

- Overall Rank: 2,046
- Population: 27,804
- Median household income: $105,542
- Median home value: $548,900 (55% own)
- Median rent: $1,665 (45% rent)
- Top public schools: Lakeridge High School (grade A+), River Grove Elementary School (grade A), Three Rivers Charter School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Catlin Gabel School (grade A+), Oregon Episcopal School (grade A+), Jesuit High School (grade A+)

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#9. West Slope, Oregon

- Overall Rank: 1,547
- Population: 6,663
- Median household income: $89,154
- Median home value: $658,200 (60% own)
- Median rent: $1,536 (40% rent)
- Top public schools: Sunset High School (grade A), International School of Beaverton - High School (grade A), Mountainside High School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Catlin Gabel School (grade A+), Oregon Episcopal School (grade A+), Jesuit High School (grade A+)

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#8. Ashland, Oregon

- Overall Rank: 1,484
- Population: 21,401
- Median household income: $64,767
- Median home value: $581,100 (53% own)
- Median rent: $1,220 (47% rent)
- Top public schools: Ashland Middle School (grade A minus), John Muir Elementary School (grade A minus), The Valley School of Southern Oregon (grade A minus)
- Top private schools: St. Mary's School (grade A+), Rogue Valley Adventist School (grade A minus), Grace Cascade Christian Schools (grade B)

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#7. Raleigh Hills, Oregon

- Overall Rank: 1,439
- Population: 6,737
- Median household income: $119,473
- Median home value: $809,100 (56% own)
- Median rent: $1,441 (44% rent)
- Top public schools: International School of Beaverton - High School (grade A), Mountainside High School (grade A), Lincoln High School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Catlin Gabel School (grade A+), Oregon Episcopal School (grade A+), Jesuit High School (grade A+)

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#6. Oak Hills, Oregon

- Overall Rank: 1,253
- Population: 11,780
- Median household income: $122,206
- Median home value: $608,800 (63% own)
- Median rent: $1,820 (37% rent)
- Top public schools: Sunset High School (grade A), International School of Beaverton - High School (grade A), Mountainside High School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Catlin Gabel School (grade A+), Oregon Episcopal School (grade A+), Jesuit High School (grade A+)

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#5. West Linn, Oregon

- Overall Rank: 1,196
- Population: 27,167
- Median household income: $134,116
- Median home value: $677,500 (83% own)
- Median rent: $1,907 (17% rent)
- Top public schools: Lakeridge High School (grade A+), Three Rivers Charter School (grade A), West Linn High School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Islamic School of Muslim Educational Trust (MET) (grade A+), St. Mary's Academy (grade A+), St. Stephen's Academy (grade A)

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#4. Lake Oswego, Oregon

- Overall Rank: 982
- Population: 40,457
- Median household income: $127,252
- Median home value: $825,000 (70% own)
- Median rent: $1,979 (30% rent)
- Top public schools: Lake Oswego Senior High School (grade A+), Lakeridge High School (grade A+), Oak Creek Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Catlin Gabel School (grade A+), Oregon Episcopal School (grade A+), Jesuit High School (grade A+)

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#3. Cedar Hills, Oregon

- Overall Rank: 762
- Population: 9,076
- Median household income: $103,544
- Median home value: $555,600 (59% own)
- Median rent: $1,421 (41% rent)
- Top public schools: Sunset High School (grade A), International School of Beaverton - High School (grade A), Mountainside High School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Catlin Gabel School (grade A+), Oregon Episcopal School (grade A+), Jesuit High School (grade A+)

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#2. Cedar Mill, Oregon

- Overall Rank: 695
- Population: 19,151
- Median household income: $165,184
- Median home value: $815,200 (76% own)
- Median rent: $1,721 (24% rent)
- Top public schools: Sunset High School (grade A), International School of Beaverton - High School (grade A), Mountainside High School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Catlin Gabel School (grade A+), Oregon Episcopal School (grade A+), Jesuit High School (grade A+)

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#1. Bethany, Oregon

- Overall Rank: 594
- Population: 30,983
- Median household income: $156,512
- Median home value: $669,200 (69% own)
- Median rent: $2,028 (31% rent)
- Top public schools: Sunset High School (grade A), International School of Beaverton - High School (grade A), Lincoln High School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Catlin Gabel School (grade A+), Oregon Episcopal School (grade A+), Jesuit High School (grade A+)

This story features data reporting and writing by Elena Cox and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 40 states.