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5 Things You Didn’t Know About Beaverton, Oregon
A known city in its own right, Beaverton is nestled between the Tualatin Valley farmlands and the West Hills and one of Portland’s fastest-growing, thriving suburbs. With a population of 97,494 (as of 2023), up from 89,803 in 2010, it’s easy to see why so many people are making Beaverton home. The city’s 16 square […]
5 Things You Didn’t Know About Corbett, Oregon
Located just off the Columbia River Historic Highway between the Sandy River and Crown Point, Corbett, Oregon sits twenty miles east of Portland. Known for its close proximity to stunning waterfalls and famous landmarks, this quiet little burg of 2,300 residents is one of Portland’s many desirable suburbs offering a serene lifestyle next to nature. […]
5 Things You Didn’t Know About Tigard, Oregon
Tigard is a flourishing city that embraces recreation, local history, and arts and culture. We thought we’d take a look at this thriving Portland suburb and share some of its features you may not be aware of. Before we get to the details, here’s an overview. Located only ten miles south of Portland in Washington […]
5 Things You Didn’t Know About Damascus, Oregon
If you’ve toyed with the idea of leaving the city and heading to the suburbs, one you might not have considered is Damascus, located between Clackamas and Gresham. It’s populated with 17,223 fiercely independent residents who have fought to live life on their terms. (Read on and you’ll see what we mean.) This small, pastoral […]
5 Things You Didn’t Know About Forest Grove, Oregon
There’s no doubt that many people find Portland a desirable place to call home yet resist living in the city proper due to real estate prices and a preference for a quieter lifestyle. The good news is that Portland is surrounded by several suburbs, just as desirable in their own right, offering people the possibility […]
5 Things You Didn’t Know About Hillsboro, Oregon
Want to live in Portland, but find real estate prices too high for your budget? Or maybe you already live in Portland and are considering a move to the suburbs like so many others have done in the past two years for a quieter, more affordable lifestyle. Each of Portland’s suburbs has its own personality, […]
5 Things You Didn’t Know About Bethany, Oregon
With more and more people in search of social distance, safety, and serenity after the onset of COVID-19, it’s no surprise many are fleeing the city and heading to the suburbs. Bethany, Oregon is one of the top ranked suburbs in Oregon on several fronts. Bethany is an unincorporated community in Washington County with both […]
5 Things You Didn’t Know About Cedar Mill, Oregon
Ever checked out the lists of top Portland suburbs and felt like you didn’t quite understand the vibe them? That’s what we’re here for. We’ll not only give you an idea of a Portland suburb’s school system or job prospects. Beyond the numbers, we also like to inform folks about the details and quirks that […]
5 Things You Didn’t Know about Sherwood, Oregon
Tucked into a quiet corner of the Tualatin Valley, Sherwood is a suburb of Portland that doesn’t feel like a suburb so much as its own quiet town. Centered around a quaint downtown, this little nook of the greater Portland area exudes history and charm. But while Sherwood maintains a small town feel, don’t mistake […]
5 Things You Didn’t Know about Aloha, Oregon
Once you cross over the western boundary of Beaverton, you’ll find yourself in a quiet but well-developed area called Aloha. Yes, like the Hawaiian word used as a greeting and as a signifier of peace and unity. (But also… not like that, as you’ll learn below.) Pronounced a-LOH-ah, this little suburb still lives up to […]
5 Things You Didn’t Know – Milwaukie, Oregon
Milwaukie is the kind of suburb that you’ll sometimes hear city-dwellers might as well be part of Portland – but isn’t. In its quaint downtown, you’ll find local retail and dining reminiscent of some quieter Portland neighborhoods. And yet, it still manages to feel like its own cul-de-sac, tucked just south of much less price-friendly […]
5 Things You Didn’t Know About Happy Valley, Oregon
When Shakespeare pondered, “What’s in a name?” … he probably wasn’t thinking about neighborhood incorporation and real estate. But the origin of Happy Valley’s name brings a little intrigue to the table. Local lore claims that the name originates from neighborhood youths who got into some hard cider before church services. Their boisterous singing dubbed […]
5 Things You Didn’t Know About Fairview, Oregon
Northeast of Portland, along the I84 corridor, is a little town that can be easy to miss on the way to Gresham or Troutdale. However, Fairview deserves a detour. We named it one of 2020’s Most Affordable Portland Suburbs, and in 2019 it was on our short list of Best Cities to Live Near Portland. […]
5 Things you Didn’t Know About Oregon City
If we had to make a list of Portland suburbs posed for growth, Oregon City would probably be at the top. With a population of 37,000 and big plans for the future, this city stands as a destination in its own right — not just for tourists but for home buyers as well. Read on […]
5 Things You Didn’t Know About Troutdale, Oregon
Located 12 miles east of Portland, at the confluence of the mighty Columbia river and its major tributary, the Sandy River, the city of Troutdale is known as the Gateway to the Gorge. You can bet that Troutdale is a tourism hotspot — but many Portland home buyers overlook it as a place to settle […]
5 Things You Didn’t Know About Hillsboro, Oregon
Name a town that’s growth-forward but also community-minded. Where you can take the light rail to Portland in the same amount of time it takes to get to the beach. A place that offers the best of Oregon but isn’t afraid to be a little different. If you said Hillsboro, it’s probably because we gave […]
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