Best suburbs in Portland, Oregon
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- Population: 55,161
- Median home value: $525,100
- Median rental price: $1,644
- Top schools nearby: International School of Beaverton - High School (grade A), Mountainside High School (grade A), Lake Grove Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Catlin Gabel School (grade A+), Oregon Episcopal School (grade A+), Jesuit High School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A−
--- Weather grade: B
--- Cost of living grade: C−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A+
- Median home value: $525,100
- Median rental price: $1,644
- Top schools nearby: International School of Beaverton - High School (grade A), Mountainside High School (grade A), Lake Grove Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Catlin Gabel School (grade A+), Oregon Episcopal School (grade A+), Jesuit High School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A−
--- Weather grade: B
--- Cost of living grade: C−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A+
#10. Tigard, Oregon
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- Population: 27,804
- Median home value: $548,900
- Median rental price: $1,665
- Top schools nearby: Lakeridge High School (grade A+), River Grove Elementary School (grade A), Three Rivers Charter School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Catlin Gabel School (grade A+), Oregon Episcopal School (grade A+), Jesuit High School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B
--- Cost of living grade: C−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
- Median home value: $548,900
- Median rental price: $1,665
- Top schools nearby: Lakeridge High School (grade A+), River Grove Elementary School (grade A), Three Rivers Charter School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Catlin Gabel School (grade A+), Oregon Episcopal School (grade A+), Jesuit High School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B
--- Cost of living grade: C−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
#9. Tualatin, Oregon
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- Population: 6,663
- Median home value: $658,200
- Median rental price: $1,536
- Top schools nearby: Sunset High School (grade A), International School of Beaverton - High School (grade A), Mountainside High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Catlin Gabel School (grade A+), Oregon Episcopal School (grade A+), Jesuit High School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B
--- Cost of living grade: C−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
- Median home value: $658,200
- Median rental price: $1,536
- Top schools nearby: Sunset High School (grade A), International School of Beaverton - High School (grade A), Mountainside High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Catlin Gabel School (grade A+), Oregon Episcopal School (grade A+), Jesuit High School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B
--- Cost of living grade: C−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
#8. West Slope, Oregon
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- Population: 6,737
- Median home value: $809,100
- Median rental price: $1,441
- Top schools nearby: International School of Beaverton - High School (grade A), Mountainside High School (grade A), Lincoln High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Catlin Gabel School (grade A+), Oregon Episcopal School (grade A+), Jesuit High School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B
--- Cost of living grade: C−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
- Median home value: $809,100
- Median rental price: $1,441
- Top schools nearby: International School of Beaverton - High School (grade A), Mountainside High School (grade A), Lincoln High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Catlin Gabel School (grade A+), Oregon Episcopal School (grade A+), Jesuit High School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B
--- Cost of living grade: C−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
#7. Raleigh Hills, Oregon
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- Population: 11,780
- Median home value: $608,800
- Median rental price: $1,820
- Top schools nearby: Sunset High School (grade A), International School of Beaverton - High School (grade A), Mountainside High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Catlin Gabel School (grade A+), Oregon Episcopal School (grade A+), Jesuit High School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B
--- Cost of living grade: C−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
- Median home value: $608,800
- Median rental price: $1,820
- Top schools nearby: Sunset High School (grade A), International School of Beaverton - High School (grade A), Mountainside High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Catlin Gabel School (grade A+), Oregon Episcopal School (grade A+), Jesuit High School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B
--- Cost of living grade: C−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
#6. Oak Hills, Oregon
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- Population: 27,167
- Median home value: $677,500
- Median rental price: $1,907
- Top schools nearby: Lakeridge High School (grade A+), Three Rivers Charter School (grade A), West Linn High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Islamic School of Muslim Educational Trust (MET) (grade A+), St. Mary's Academy (grade A+), St. Stephen's Academy (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B
--- Cost of living grade: C−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A+
- Median home value: $677,500
- Median rental price: $1,907
- Top schools nearby: Lakeridge High School (grade A+), Three Rivers Charter School (grade A), West Linn High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Islamic School of Muslim Educational Trust (MET) (grade A+), St. Mary's Academy (grade A+), St. Stephen's Academy (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B
--- Cost of living grade: C−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A+
#5. West Linn, Oregon
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- Population: 40,457
- Median home value: $825,000
- Median rental price: $1,979
- Top schools nearby: Lake Oswego Senior High School (grade A+), Lakeridge High School (grade A+), Oak Creek Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Catlin Gabel School (grade A+), Oregon Episcopal School (grade A+), Jesuit High School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B
--- Cost of living grade: C−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A+
- Median home value: $825,000
- Median rental price: $1,979
- Top schools nearby: Lake Oswego Senior High School (grade A+), Lakeridge High School (grade A+), Oak Creek Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Catlin Gabel School (grade A+), Oregon Episcopal School (grade A+), Jesuit High School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B
--- Cost of living grade: C−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A+
#4. Lake Oswego, Oregon
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- Population: 9,076
- Median home value: $555,600
- Median rental price: $1,421
- Top schools nearby: Sunset High School (grade A), International School of Beaverton - High School (grade A), Mountainside High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Catlin Gabel School (grade A+), Oregon Episcopal School (grade A+), Jesuit High School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B
--- Cost of living grade: C−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
- Median home value: $555,600
- Median rental price: $1,421
- Top schools nearby: Sunset High School (grade A), International School of Beaverton - High School (grade A), Mountainside High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Catlin Gabel School (grade A+), Oregon Episcopal School (grade A+), Jesuit High School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B
--- Cost of living grade: C−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
#3. Cedar Hills, Oregon
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- Population: 19,151
- Median home value: $815,200
- Median rental price: $1,721
- Top schools nearby: Sunset High School (grade A), International School of Beaverton - High School (grade A), Mountainside High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Catlin Gabel School (grade A+), Oregon Episcopal School (grade A+), Jesuit High School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B
--- Cost of living grade: C−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
- Median home value: $815,200
- Median rental price: $1,721
- Top schools nearby: Sunset High School (grade A), International School of Beaverton - High School (grade A), Mountainside High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Catlin Gabel School (grade A+), Oregon Episcopal School (grade A+), Jesuit High School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B
--- Cost of living grade: C−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
#2. Cedar Mill, Oregon
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- Population: 30,983
- Median home value: $669,200
- Median rental price: $2,028
- Top schools nearby: Sunset High School (grade A), International School of Beaverton - High School (grade A), Lincoln High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Catlin Gabel School (grade A+), Oregon Episcopal School (grade A+), Jesuit High School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B
--- Cost of living grade: C−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
- Median home value: $669,200
- Median rental price: $2,028
- Top schools nearby: Sunset High School (grade A), International School of Beaverton - High School (grade A), Lincoln High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Catlin Gabel School (grade A+), Oregon Episcopal School (grade A+), Jesuit High School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B
--- Cost of living grade: C−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
This story features data reporting and writing by Emma Rubin and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 67 metros.
#1. Bethany, Oregon
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