About Beaverton, Oregon
Beaverton is a city of approximately 97,000 people in Washington County, located about 7 miles west of downtown Portland in the Tualatin River Valley. As Oregon's sixth-largest city and second-largest in Washington County, Beaverton is best known as the global headquarters of Nike and as a core part of the Silicon Forest tech corridor, combined with highly regarded schools and a growing, diverse population.
History of Beaverton
Beaverton takes its name from the beaver dams that once filled the valley, creating extensive wetlands. The area was originally inhabited by the Atfalati (Tualatin) band of Kalapuya people. European settlement began in the 1840s, and Beaverton was officially incorporated in 1893. For much of its early history, Beaverton was a small agricultural town surrounded by farms, dairies, and orchards. Major transformation began in the 1960s and 1970s when Tektronix built its headquarters in Beaverton, followed by Nike's arrival, which established Beaverton as a globally significant tech and athletic apparel center.
Neighborhoods in Beaverton
Beaverton is home to a mix of neighborhoods and districts, each with its own character.
| Neighborhood | Character |
|---|
| Central Beaverton (Old Town) | The historic core with the Beaverton Farmers Market, City Hall, and the Lice Treatment Portland Canyon Road clinic nearby. |
| Cedar Hills / Cedar Mill area | Established neighborhoods on the east side with good schools and mid-century homes. |
| Sexton Mountain / Murrayhill | Hillside neighborhoods with newer homes, parks, and views of the valley. |
| Progress / Raleigh Hills | Bordering southwest Portland, with a mix of residential and small commercial. |
| Five Oaks / Triple Creek | Northwest Beaverton, home to the Nike World Headquarters campus. |
| South Beaverton / Scholls Ferry | Rapidly growing southern neighborhoods with newer subdivisions. |
Notable attractions in Beaverton
Beaverton offers residents and visitors a variety of local attractions.
Nike World Headquarters
Nike's global headquarters is one of the largest corporate campuses in the country, with public-accessible walking paths and the Nike Store.
Beaverton Farmers Market
One of the largest all-Oregon farmers markets in the state, running May through November on Saturdays.
Tualatin Hills Nature Park
A 222-acre natural area with trails through forest, wetlands, and meadows.
The Round at Beaverton Central
A mixed-use development at the Beaverton Central MAX station with restaurants and shops.
Jenkins Estate
A 68-acre historic estate and park with gardens, trails, and a heritage house.
Cooper Mountain Nature Park
A 230-acre Metro park with trails through oak woodlands and prairie.
Beaverton at a glance
- Population: ~97,000
- Median household income: $90,000
- Median home value: $550,000
Economy of Beaverton
Beaverton's economy is dominated by two giants: Nike (the city's largest employer with roughly 12,000 local employees and counting at the expanding WHQ campus), and the broader Silicon Forest tech corridor (Tektronix is historically significant, and Intel's Ronler Acres campus is just west in Hillsboro). Beaverton also hosts major operations from Biamp Systems, Peak Scientific, and a diverse base of small- to mid-size manufacturers, healthcare providers, and professional services firms. The city's schools (Beaverton School District is Oregon's third-largest) are consistently among the top-rated in the state.
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