The full breakdown
All 21 areas, by region
West side — Washington County, OR
BeavertonEstablishedNike's headquarters is here. Close-in, a mix of long-established neighborhoods and newer builds.
HillsboroNewer / growingAnchored by a major Intel campus and the "Silicon Forest" tech corridor. More new construction than close-in Portland.
BethanyNewer / growingPlanned, newer-construction neighborhoods northwest of Portland. Popular with families.
TigardEstablishedClose-in, with a walkable downtown core of its own and easy freeway access.
SherwoodRural / quietSmaller-town feel southwest of Portland. More space, still a manageable commute.
South — Clackamas & Washington County, OR
Lake OswegoHigher-endUpscale, built around the lake it's named for. Higher price point than most of the metro.
West LinnHigher-endWillamette riverfront, well-regarded schools, similar price tier to Lake Oswego.
TualatinEstablishedStraightforward commute, more moderate pricing than Lake Oswego or West Linn.
WilsonvilleNewer / growingFurther south. Newer neighborhoods, more space for the money.
Southeast — Clackamas County, OR
MilwaukieEstablishedJust southeast of Portland proper. More affordable than the close-in west side.
GladstoneRural / quietSmall and quiet, tucked right next to Oregon City.
Oregon CityEstablishedOregon's original territorial capital. Historic core plus newer subdivisions on the hills above town.
Happy ValleyNewer / growingNewer construction, larger lots — one of the metro's newer growth areas.
DamascusRural / quietWhere the suburbs give way to farmland. Space and privacy, longer commute.
East — Multnomah County, OR
GreshamEstablishedA large, established eastside suburb with MAX light rail into downtown. Generally more affordable than close-in Portland.
TroutdaleRural / quietWhere the metro area ends and the Columbia River Gorge begins.
SW Washington — across the Columbia
Vancouver, WAEstablishedDirectly across the Columbia from Portland, walkable waterfront downtown — and no Washington state income tax.
CamasNewer / growingNewer, master-planned neighborhoods east of Vancouver. Same no-income-tax advantage.
WashougalRural / quietQuieter and further out along the Columbia. More rural feel.
RidgefieldNewer / growingOne of Clark County's newer growth areas, mostly new construction.
Battle GroundRural / quietMore rural, more affordable, longer commute into Portland.
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