The 5 Great Neighborhoods to live in Beaverton Oregon
- Estuardo Perez
- Apr 1
- 5 min read
Conveniently located in the Tualatin Valley, the city of Beaverton sits between two major regional highways and connects to the region’s bus and light rail public transportation, making getting to work or play quick and easy. Beaverton is only seven miles west of downtown Portland in the heart of the “Silicon Forest,” whose high-tech manufacturing businesses provide stable, sustainable jobs for the region. Head east on Highway 26, and you’re in Cannon Beach and the Oregon Coast in under an hour and a half.
Beaverton offers a plethora of recreational opportunities, such as miles of hiking trails, outdoor sports fields, golf courses, basketball courts and is regularly named a best place to live for its delicious food scene, accessibility, and active communities. Its neighborhoods are lush, tree-filled, and green, containing more than 90 park sites in the greater Beaverton area. Here are some of the best neighborhoods in Beaverton you should consider when moving to the area.
Cedar Hills: Centrally Located Convenience
Cedar Hills is one of Beaverton’s most sought-after neighborhoods for its central location, shopping, and numerous parks and trails. About 9,000 people reside in this lush suburban community. Homes for sale in Cedar Hills list for $630,000 and are typically around 1,800 square feet.
Cedar Hills borders Highway 26, making it convenient for commuting throughout the Portland metro area. It also houses the Sunset Transit Center’s Tri-Met Light Rail and bus lines, making it close to everything Portland offers.
Those looking for the most amenities will prefer this neighborhood in the heart of Beaverton. Cedar Hills has numerous shopping options, from convenient big box stores like Office Depot and PetSmart to local dining standout Decarli and just minutes away from the luxurious LIFETIME Fitness Club.
Cedar Hills Crossing is Beaverton’s largest shopping center, with over 60 shops, restaurants, a bowling alley, and a 16-theater cinema. It boasts local chains like Powell’s Books, arguably the country’s most important independent bookstore, Salt & Straw Ice Cream, McMenamin’s Pub, excellent local coffee shops and much more.
Cedar Hills Crossing’s service offerings make it a one-stop shopping experience, with spa services, pilates, a health center, and multiple medical, dental, and vision offices.
Murray Hill: Excellent Views and Parks
At the far southwestern tip of Beaverton sits the crown jewel of neighborhoods: Murrayhill. This well-planned, established community consists of luxury homes, townhouses, condominiums, and apartments. Most single family homes sit on larger-than-average lots built in the last 25 years, and there are many new builds as well. Murrayhill homes are often two-story with attached two-car garages; some even provide owners with territorial or mountain views.
Murray hill is connected by a network of parks, trails, and ponds into a verdant community of private, peaceful cul-de-sacs. Murrayhill Park has tennis courts, picnic benches, and a playground with a play structure, climbing web, and swings. Progress Lake Park provides an active water play and trout fishing destination.
Murray hill is within the Beaverton School District and includes Nancy Ryles Elementary, Highland Park and Conestoga middle schools, and Southridge High School. There are also private, charter, and magnet schools nearby.
Five Oaks: Family-Friendly Community
Five Oaks is home to about 21,000 residents, so there are various home styles in this large, residential neighborhood. Most homes were built between 1970 and 1990 and feature a one- or two-car garage, two to four bedrooms, and multilevel living. The average price of homes for sale in Five Oaks is between $500,000 and 600,000, with a median monthly rent of about $2,300.
Five Oaks has an active community association that meets monthly. In 2018, Five Oaks won neighborhood of the year in the Neighborhoods USA Beautification contest for park restoration and habitat improvement.
The jewel of Five Oaks is the city’s Howard M. Terpenning Recreation Complex, a 92-acre compound with several amenities, including: 5 Soccer Fields, skate park/ roller rink, outdoor and indoor basketball courts, indoor and outdoor tennis courts, playgrounds, indoor lap pools and much more!
Aloha: Large Lots and Lower Property Tax Rates
A suburban community with a mix of residential and commercial areas near West Beaverton. Aloha is known for its convenient location: its main thoroughfare is the Tualatin Valley Highway, and it is bordered by two other highways, connecting Aloha to Portland and nearby cities. Aloha basically sits nestled between the City of Beaverton and the City of Hillsboro.
While it might seem like a neighborhood of Beaverton, Aloha is actually an unincorporated community of Washington County. It has all the amenities of a small city, like its own post office, library, and schools, but gets its government services from nearby communities of Tualatin, Beaverton, and Hillsboro.
Homes for sale in Aloha begin in the mid-$400s and consist primarily of three to five bedrooms. One of the area’s largest employers, Intel, has its campus in Aloha.
This delightful community has neighborhood parks scattered throughout. Aloha is also home to several small shopping centers with larger retailers, like Safeway, surrounded by various smaller restaurants and services like the 649 Taphouse. During summer, buy direct from farmers, food vendors, and artisan creators at the Aloha Community Farmers’ Market.
Sexton Mountain: Educational Excellence
Sexton Mountain is a residential community with abundant parks and interconnected trails. Most homes are single-family, three- to four-bedroom properties built by 1995. Some apartment rentals and townhouses built in the 2000s are also available. The median home price of homes for sale in Sexton Mountain is around $500,000.
Sexton Mountain’s neighborhood community association is active and organizes events like block parties and local arts programs. Students in Sexton Mountain typically attend Sexton Mountain Elementary School, Highland Park Middle School, and South Ridge High School, all in the Beaverton School District. Sexton Mountain Elementary has an active parent-teacher group that supports programs like a running club and a school carnival.
Shopping in Sexton Park differs from other Beaverton neighborhoods due to its residential setting. There are fewer big-box stores in favor of smaller, independently owned restaurants and services. However, Sexton Market still offers much in the way of dining and coffee shops and conveniently has multiple grocery stores, restaurants, hardware stores, and beauty services.
Call Beaverton Home!
Beaverton’s well-established, tree-lined neighborhoods make it a desirable place to put down roots. It has a wealth of dining options, a vibrant bar and restaurant scene, and convenient amenities, giving lucky residents everything they need in a large but convenient area. Living in Beaverton grants access to some of the area’s largest employers, major highways, and public transportation to make commuting realistic. This Oregon city is the epitome of sense of community and natural beauty!
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