Portland suburbs 101.

BEAVERTON.
Address to navigate to so you can get an idea of Beaverton:
Beaverton Library - 12375 SW 5th St Beaverton, OR 97005
Distance to Downtown Portland: 8.3 miles
Schools Rating According to Niche.com: A
Major Employers: Nike, Providence, Analog Devices, VTech
Median home price: $570,000
Population: 96,756
If you're looking for a quick stop to eat/drink check out: Hapa Pizza, Nak Won Korean Restaurant
Overall vibe: Beaverton is so much more than Portland's next-door neighbor. Tucked between the dramatic West Hills and Tualatin Valley farmlands, this city has its own unique identity and it's filled with wineries, historic landmarks, international restaurants, boutiques and Nike's global headquarters.


LAKE OSWEGO.
Address to navigate to so you can get an idea of Lake Oswego:
Millenium Park Plaza - 200 1st St, Lake Oswego, OR 97034
Distance to Downtown Portland: 9 miles
Schools Rating According to Niche.com: A+
Major Employers: Micro Systems Engineering, Greenbrier, Black & Veatch and Yakima Products Inc
Median home price: $906,000
Population: 39,622.
If you're looking for a quick stop to eat/drink check out: Lake Theater and Cafe, Domaine Serene
Overall vibe: Lake Oswego embodies the Pacific Northwest lifestyle with its lush greenery, lake views, and proximity to the Willamette River. The Best of Lake Oswego includes a charming downtown, modern shopping centers, and residential neighborhoods with stunning views of Mt. Hood.


WEST LINN.
Address to navigate to so you can get an idea of West Linn:
Willamette Garage - 1590 Willamette Falls Dr, West Linn, OR 97068
Distance to Downtown Portland: 19 miles
Schools Rating According to Niche.com: A
Major Employers: SmithKline Beecham, Zupan's Markets, Oregon Golf Club, and Parr Lumber Co
Median home price: $850,000
Population: 26,377
If you're looking for a quick stop to eat/drink check out: Willamette Garage Food Carts, Lark Café
Overall vibe: Bordered by the Willamette and Tualatin Rivers, West Linn is known as the "city of hills, trees and rivers". The city is home to The Nature Conservancy's Camassia Natural Area as well as Willamette Falls, the largest waterfall in the American Pacific Northwest by volume.


OREGON CITY.
Address to navigate to so you can get an idea of Oregon City:
Oregon City Municipal Elevator - 6 Railroad Ave, Oregon City, OR 97045
Distance to Downtown Portland: 13 miles
Schools Rating According to Niche.com: B-
Median home price: $585,000
Population: 37,211
If you're looking for a quick stop to eat/drink check out: Corner 14 Food Carts Spirits & Brew, The Hardware Store Cocktail Bar
Major Employers: Benchmade Knife Company, Albertsons Supermarket
Overall vibe: Oregon City, Oregon has a small-town feel with a dense suburban vibe. It's a cultural hub with a rich history, and is known for its many attractions. Known as one of Portland most walkable suburbs


HILLSBORO.
Address to navigate to so you can get an idea of Hillsboro:
Civic Center - 150 E Main St, Hillsboro, OR 97123
Distance to Downtown Portland: 19 miles
Schools Rating According to Niche.com: B
Major Employers: Intel, Kaiser, Applied Materials,.Epson, Lattice Semiconductor, Qorvo, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Tokyo Electron America
Median home price: $533,000
Population: 110,000
If you're looking for a quick stop to eat/drink check out: Syun Izakaya, Collective Market
Overall vibe: Known as the “high-tech hub of Oregon” or the “tallest tree in the Silicon Forest,” Hillsboro has some of the best land, power, and water resources in the country.


MILWAUKIE.
Address to navigate to so you can get an idea of Milwaukie:
Milwaukie Bay Park - 11211 SE McLoughlin Blvd, Milwaukie, OR 97222
Distance to Downtown Portland: 6.3 miles
Schools Rating According to Niche.com: B
Major Employers: Bob’s Red Mill, Dark Horse Comics
Median home price: $522,000
Population: 21,659
If you're looking for a quick stop to eat/drink check out: Milwaukie Farmers Market, Bob’s Red Mill
Overall vibe: Living in Milwaukie, Oregon, is a great option for someone who wants to live in a vibrant, beautiful city with abundant activities at your fingertips. Mix in the proximity to downtown Portland and its job opportunities, and you can see why people are moving to Milwaukie, Oregon.


SHERWOOD.
Address to navigate to so you can get an idea of Sherwood:
Sherwood Public Library - 22560 SW Pine St, Sherwood, OR 97140
Distance to Downtown Portland: 17 miles
Schools Rating According to Niche.com: A-
Major Employers: St. Paul Sherwood, Victory Academy
Median home price: $582,000
Population: 20,450
If you're looking for a quick stop to eat/drink check out: 503 Uncorked, Fat Milos
Overall vibe: You will find rolling hills of farmland, dozens of wineries and the protected wetlands of the Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge. Sherwood's quiet old town area features a blend of shops, including antiques stores.


WILSONVILLE.
Address to navigate to so you can get an idea of Wilsonville:
Wilsonville Visitor Center - 29600 Park Place Court, Wilsonville OR 97070
Distance to Downtown Portland: 18.6 miles
Schools Rating According to Niche.com: A
Major Employers: Siemens Industry Software, Inc., Swire Coca-Cola
Median home price: $633,000
Population: 26,221
If you're looking for a quick stop to eat/drink check out: Bullwinkle's
Overall vibe: Wilsonville is a gateway to nurseries, vineyards and produce farms in the lush Willamette Valley. The city has the region's only indoor/outdoor amusement center, Bullwinkles Entertainment, which features a variety of indoor and outdoor activities.


TIGARD.
Address to navigate to so you can get an idea of Tigard:
Tigard Heritage Trail - 12345 SW Main St, Tigard, OR 97223
Distance to Downtown Portland: 10.2
Schools Rating According to Niche.com: A-
Major Employers: Consumer Cellular, Gerber Legendary Blades, LaCie, NuScale Power
Median home price: $632,000
Population: 55,781
If you're looking for a quick stop to eat/drink check out: Sanchez Taqueria Y Panaderia
Overall vibe: Bustles with recreation (golf, bowling, Fanno Creek Trail), shopping (Washington Square) and culture (Broadway Rose Theatre Company) as well as its own unique salute to summer, the Festival of Balloons, each June.


TUALATIN.
Address to navigate to so you can get an idea of Tualatin:
The Tualatin Commons - 8325 SW Nyberg St, Tualatin, OR 97062
Distance to Downtown Portland: Tualatin 12.3
Schools Rating According to Niche.com: A-
Major Employers: Lam Research, Legacy Meridian Park Hospital
Median home price: Tualatin $631,000
Population: Tualatin: 27,216
If you're looking for a quick stop to eat/drink check out: Ancestry Brewing
Overall vibe: Has a variety of vibes, including a safe and friendly community, a dog-friendly vibe, and a vibrant arts and culture scene

CAMAS.
Address to navigate to so you can get an idea of Camas:
Camas Boutique Hotel - 405 NE 4th Avenue, Camas, Washington 98607
Distance to Downtown Portland: 20.5 miles
Schools Rating According to Niche.com: A
Major Employers: Fisher Investments, Georgia Pacific, Analog Devices, Hewlett-Packard
Median home price: $950,000
Population: 27,518
If you're looking for a quick stop to eat/drink check out: Camas Market & Bakery, Top Burger Drive In
Overall vibe: One of the best places to live in Washington. Living in Camas offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes.


HAPPY VALLEY.
Address to navigate to so you can get an idea of Happy Valley:
New Seasons Happy Valley - 15861 SE Happy Valley Town Center Dr, Happy Valley, OR 97086
Distance to Downtown Portland: 14 miles
Schools Rating According to Niche.com: B
Major Employers: Health Care, Social Assistance, Retail
Median home price: $719,000
Population: 29,865
If you're looking for a quick stop to eat/drink check out: Happy Valley Station food carts
Overall vibe: Happy Valley is a suburban community with a reputation for its quality of life and family-friendly atmosphere.


SALEM.
Address to navigate to so you can get an idea of Salem:
Burke Building - 267 Commercial Street SE, Salem OR 97301
Distance to Downtown Portland: 47 miles
Schools Rating According to Niche.com: B-
Major Employers: State of Oregon, Salem Health
Median home price: $434,000
Population: 177,487
If you're looking for a quick stop to eat/drink check out: Fork Forty Food Hall and Bo & Vine
Overall vibe: Salem, Oregon has a laid-back, friendly, and welcoming vibe, and is known for its vibrant culture, outdoor recreation, and food and nightlife scene


VANCOUVER.
Address to navigate to so you can get an idea of Vancouver:
Vancouver Waterfront - 695 Waterfront Wy, Vancouver, WA 98660
Distance to Downtown Portland: 9 miles
Schools Rating According to Niche.com: B
Major Employers: PeaceHealth, nLight, Vancouver Clinic
Median home price: $510,000
Population: 194,512
If you're looking for a quick stop to eat/drink check out: Little Conejo and Dediko
Overall vibe: Vancouver, Washington is known for many things, including its outdoor activities, historic sites, and cultural attractions


GRESHAM.
Address to navigate to so you can get an idea of Gresham:
Historical Downtown Gresham - 100 - 400 N Main Ave, Gresham, OR 97080
Distance to Downtown Portland: 13 miles
Schools Rating According to Niche.com: C
Major Employers: Mt. Hood Community College, Mal & Seitz, Eastco Diversified Services
Median home price: $498,000
Population: 111,621
If you're looking for a quick stop to eat/drink check out: Kasoy & Co and The Local Cow
Overall vibe: Gresham is a welcoming community of hard-working people where tradition and heritage meet innovation and opportunity in Oregon's fourth largest city.


TROUTDALE.
Address to navigate to so you can get an idea of Troutdale:
Mayor's Square City Park - 114 E Historic Columbia River Hwy, Troutdale, OR 97060
Distance to Downtown Portland: 16 miles
Schools Rating According to Niche.com: C-
Major Employers: Fedex, Amazon, Tube Specialties Company
Median home price: $499,000
Population: 15,686
If you're looking for a quick stop to eat/drink check out: Edgefield and Sugarpine Drive-In
Overall vibe: Known for its charming downtown, family-friendly events, and access to the Columbia River Gorge


MCMINNVILLE.
Address to navigate to so you can get an idea of McMinnville:
McMenamins Hotel Oregon - 310 NE Evans St, McMinnville, OR 97128
Distance to Downtown Portland: 40 miles
Schools Rating According to Niche.com: A-
Major Employers: Evergreen Aviation, Wineries,
Median home price: $536,000
Population: 34,530
If you're looking for a quick stop to eat/drink check out: Pizza Capo and Mac Market
Overall vibe: Lively, charming, and small-town vibe, great shops and restaurants

NEWBERG/DUNDEE.
Address to navigate to so you can get an idea of Newberg:
Newberg Public Library - 503 E Hancock St, Newberg, OR 97132
Distance to Downtown Portland: 25 miles
Schools Rating According to Niche.com: B
Major Employers: George Fox University, A-dec Inc., Providence, Wineries
Median home price: $513,000
Population: 25,477
If you're looking for a quick stop to eat/drink check out: Red Hills Market and The Allison Inn and Spa
Overall vibe: This area is know for the wine country, the Chehalem Cultural Center, and Champoeg State Heritage Area


SANDY.
Address to navigate to so you can get an idea of Sandy:
Meinig Memorial Park - 17670 Meinig Ave, Sandy, OR 97055
Distance to Downtown Portland: 28 miles
Schools Rating According to Niche.com: B-
Major Employers: USPS, Retail, service industries
Median home price: $499,000
Population: 12,953
If you're looking for a quick stop to eat/drink check out: Boring Brewing Co., Tollgate Inn Bakery
Overall vibe: Sandy, Oregon is known for being the gateway to Mount Hood and for its many recreational opportunities, rich history, and diverse community:


ESTACADA.
Address to navigate to so you can get an idea of Estacada:
Mossy Rock Gift Store - 398 Broadway St, Estacada, OR 97023
Distance to Downtown Portland: 29 miles
Schools Rating According to Niche.com: B
Major Employers: Estacada Lumber, Cascade Utilities Inc., PGE, Estacada Rock Products, Mastertech, Inc., and Seufert Engineering.
Median home price: $530,000
Population: 5,308
If you're looking for a quick stop to eat/drink check out: Pepe’s Tacos, Eagle Creek Saloon
Overall vibe: Estacada is a small town that has a lot of history and charm. From the local artist murals on the building facades to a cute Sunday bakery there is a deeply rooted family town.


CANBY.
Address to navigate to so you can get an idea of Canby:
Wait City Park - 350 N Grant St, Canby, OR 97013
Distance to Downtown Portland: 22 miles
Schools Rating According to Niche.com: B
Major Employers: Johnson Controls, Pioneer Pump, Shimadzu USA, Kendall Floral, Milwaukie Electronics
Median home price: $540,000
Population: 18,074
If you're looking for a quick stop to eat/drink check out: Pappy's Greasy Spoon, Wild Hare Saloon
Overall vibe: Small-town feel: Canby is known for its welcoming atmosphere and historic downtown area.