Cities may have the nightlife, but the convenience and affordability of the suburbs are becoming hot as the millennial generation moves into its homebuying phase. 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 biggest destinations for out-of-state millennials who chose to move in 2023. And companies are taking note of the trend as well: Many are establishing satellite offices and new headquarters in less urban areas.
Stacker compiled a list of the best suburbs to live in Oregon using data from Niche's 2024 Best Places to Live. 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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1 / 12#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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2 / 12#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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3 / 12#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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4 / 12#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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5 / 12#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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6 / 12#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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7 / 12#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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8 / 12#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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9 / 12#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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10 / 12#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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11 / 12#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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12 / 12#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.
