What are the schools like in Beaverton, OR?

Beaverton is served primarily by Beaverton SD 48J. The district operates 36 elementary schools, 9 middle schools, and 10 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.3:1.

What is the median household income in Beaverton?

The median household income in Beaverton, OR is $88,899 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.9%.

What is the weather like in Beaverton, OR?

Beaverton has an average high temperature of 48.7°F in January and 82.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 3.6 inches.

Beaverton, OR Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Beaverton, OR affordable or expensive?

Beaverton's cost of living index is 107, where 100 represents the national average. This means Beaverton is 7% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $494,700 and the median rent is $1,663 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Beaverton, OR?

Beaverton has a violent crime rate of 364.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2661.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Beaverton, OR a Good Place to Live?

Beaverton is a mid-sized city of 97,554 in Oregon, with a median household income of $88,899 and a 3.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 107 (US average = 100), which is 7% above the national average.

Strengths: Beaverton stands out for solid school ratings (B+), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices. Whether Beaverton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Beaverton city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 106.6

Beaverton's overall cost of living index is 106.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Beaverton costs roughly 7% more than the average American city.

Metric	Beaverton, OR	National Avg
Median Home Value	$494,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,663	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	50.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$88,899	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Beaverton's violent crime rate is 364.8 per 100,000 residents — 4% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

364.8 /100k

Property Crime

2661.2 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Beaverton is served primarily by Beaverton SD 48J. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.3:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Beaverton, OR	National Avg
School District	Beaverton SD 48J	—
Elementary Schools	36	—
Middle Schools	9	—
High Schools	10	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	17.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	48.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Beaverton sees average highs of 48.7°F in January and 82.3°F in July, with 42.0 inches of annual precipitation and 3.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Beaverton, OR
Average High — January	48.7°F
Average High — July	82.3°F
Annual Precipitation	42.0"
Annual Snowfall	3.6"

Demographics

Metric	Beaverton, OR	National Avg
Population	97,554	—
Median Age	36.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	68.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	10.4%	18.9%
Asian	11.9%	6.3%
Under 18	20.0%	22.2%
65 and over	14.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Beaverton

Beaverton, OR is covered by 5 ZIP codes:

97008 97007 97005 97006 97225

Beaverton vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Beaverton, OR affordable or expensive?

Beaverton's cost of living index is 107, where 100 is the national average. That puts Beaverton roughly 7% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $494,700 and median rent is $1,663/month.

What is the crime rate in Beaverton, OR?

Beaverton's violent crime rate is 364.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2661.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Beaverton?

Public schools in Beaverton are operated by Beaverton SD 48J. The district has 36 elementary, 9 middle, and 10 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.3:1. 48.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Beaverton, OR a good place to live?

Beaverton, OR has a population of 97,554, a median household income of $88,899, and an unemployment rate of 3.9%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Beaverton?

Beaverton averages 48.7°F in January and 82.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.0 inches with about 3.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Beaverton?

Beaverton, OR is covered by 5 ZIP codes: 97008, 97007, 97005, 97006, 97225.

What is the population of Beaverton?

The population of Beaverton, Oregon is 97,554 with a median age of 36.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Beaverton?

Key numbers for living in Beaverton: cost of living index 107 (100 = US average), median home $494,700, median household income $88,899, crime index 108 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Beaverton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.