Oregon's fifth-largest city, Beaverton is undergoing redevelopment, and planners expect it to become the second-largest city in the state, after Portland.
Climate
The city averages about 36 inches of rain per year. Summers are hot and sunny, and there are minor snowfalls in the winter.
Cultural Attractions
The Beaverton City Library offers many community programs, making it the city's cultural center.
Economy
Beaverton is home to Nike's world headquarters.
Geography
Beaverton is in the heart of the Tualatin Valley, between Mount Hood and the Oregon coast, a few miles from Portland.
Recreation
The city has 100 parks with more than 1,000 acres for hiking and biking, and a year-round golf course open to the public.
Location Details
Weather
Average January high/low temperature (?)
39.81 ° / 23.61 °
Average July high/low temperature (?)
89.53 ° / 55.21 °
Precipitation (?)
43.13 in. /yr.
% Sunny days per year (?)
19 %
Index score for various storm types (lower is better) (?)
6
Index score for air quality (lower is better) (?)
107
Cost of Living
Median home price (?)
$ 280,300
Median household income, age 55 to 75 (?)
$51961.0
Median household income, all ages(?)
$48864
Maximum state income tax (?)
9 %
State sales tax (?)
0 %
Recreational & Cultural Activities
Area of square miles of parkland/greenspace (?)
1.290 mi.²
Number of public golf courses within the county (?)
13
Number of private golf courses within the county (?)
13
Number of public swimming pools within 15 miles of the location(?)
32
Health clubs, studios & gymnasiums within 15 miles of the location(?)
186
Number of sports teams within the county (?)
0
Number of movie theaters within the county (?)
12
Number of libraries within the county (?)
20
Number of museums within the county (?)
3
Number of college and universities that reside within the county (?)
4
Population & Demographics
Total population (?)
89,643
Population density (?)
5,266 people/mi.²
Population trends (Percentage growth/decline of the 55+ population) (?)
86.3% growth
Population over 55 (?)
16,912 people
Education (?)
35 % have a college degree
Health
Number of hospitals within the county (?)
15
Number of clinics within the county (?)
69
Number of elder care facilities within the county (?)
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