2019 Best Suburbs to Buy a House in OregonAbout this List

Bethany

• Suburb of Portland, OR
• 39 reviews

Current Resident: Bethany is a very safe neighborhood nearby many schools, so it's convenient to get education for children. It's near several small centers like Bethany Village that has a small selection of grocery stores and restaurants. Downtown Portland is around a 30 minutes drive, and there are universities close by as well. There's a nice trail area for walking and running, and it's safe too. It's not too diverse, but it's becoming more diverse. There are big companies around like Nike, but they're around a 20 minuted drive away. Good place to raise children and work close to many different stores and schools but can be a little small.
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• 23,177 Population

West Linn

• Suburb of Portland, OR
• 60 reviews

Current Resident: In a sentence, West Linn is a quiet town with a lot of money in it. As far as safety goes, West Linn was rated the 36th safest city in America. We have a running joke in our town where the funniest police reports are published in the newspaper and it's always things like "boys playing basketball in the street after dark" or "shady-looking man skateboarding down Sunset Avenue."

The town has parks everywhere, making it especially easy to entertain kids outside. The flipside to this is that there isn't much for teenagers to do. Most of the time, we end up driving to Tualatin, Wilsonville, or Portland to find things to do.

Another thing to know about West Linn is that it is full of hills. I go running and biking all the time, and there is not a single route that doesn't involve significant changes in elevation.
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• 26,307 Population

Sherwood

• Suburb of Portland, OR
• 44 reviews

Former Resident: The town is very beautiful and full of well-educated people ! Even though there is not much diversity within the community, people are still generally very accepting of others' views and values. It's a great place to grow up in; I know because I grew up in Sherwood! All of the local stores and coffee shops are right next to each other, which is very convenient. Overall, Sherwood is a safe, family friendly, and community-centered town, which I really appreciate.
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• 19,107 Population

Turner

• Town in Oregon
• 3 reviews

Current Resident: I have grown up in Turner my entire life, and I have experienced many great things growing up here. As a community, everyone is very welcoming, and it is a small environment so it creates a community that is closely knitted together. Most of the people here are very nice people who are willing to give back to their community in many different ways. The school is more of a small school so the classrooms are smaller, and it provides a better and safer learning environment for the students. The cost of living is relatively low, so it is a great area to move to if you have a family or planning on starting one.
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• B

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• 2,221 Population

Cedar Mill

• Suburb of Portland, OR
• 20 reviews

Current Resident: Cedar Mill is a suburb within the Portland Metro area with various shops and eateries–franchises and locally-owned– that offer hospitable services. Almost everywhere has bike lanes and is in walkable distance. Although the weather remains rather wet, dreary, and dull throughout the fall, winter, and part of springtime, the temperature may reach upwards of 90° during the summer! If one were to live anywhere in Oregon, especially the city of Portland, I wholeheartedly recommend this area because of its quaintness, central location within Portland, and its abundance of attractions such as ponds, forests, hiking trails, night life, and rivers. In addition, it is located only an hour from the Oregon coast and approximately an hour and a half from Mt. Hood. Overall, great town to have grown up in, I will cherish it forever!
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• 17,050 Population

Rockcreek

• Suburb of Portland, OR
• 13 reviews

Niche User: Nice and quiet. good people.
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• 9,503 Population

Oak Hills

• Suburb of Portland, OR
• 27 reviews

Current Resident: Oak hills a very safe neighborhood with a tightly knit community. There is a community organization that takes care of budgets for the recreation center and pool, as well as the newsletter, and general maintenance. However, living can be moderately expensive, and there is a monthly payment towards these facilities. There are frequent community events that often involve guest speakers as well.
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• 11,779 Population

Cedar Hills

• Suburb of Portland, OR
• 11 reviews

Current Resident: Cedar Hills has been my home for eight years since I moved into my grandparents home in 2011. I chose to live here for the remote access to Mt.Hood for skiing and I have fallen in love with it with all of it's flaws. Beware, there is a severe of the lack of good sidewalks and foot traffic connections, the light rail stations are always inconvenient to access, and the traffic is growing worse with every passing year because the roads and highways are in desperate need of improvement to accommodate the growing population. It might be the prime example of west coast affluence and expensiveness, but the ocean is near and paradise is here.
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• 8,054 Population

Lafayette

• Town in Oregon
• 2 reviews

Current Resident: Good, safe neighborhood. Quiet and great for families with kids! A little off the beaten path, but worth it for the difference in home prices.
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• 3,992 Population

Nyssa

• Town in Oregon
• 2 reviews

Current Resident: Small, friendly and tucked away off the beaten path. Everyone knows their neighbor and the schools get a lot of support from the community. Nyssa puts a lot of effort into community events and it shows. Main Street is cute and welcoming, though housing within city limits runs small and is 30 plus years old. A great place to live the simple life and yet have easy access to more populated areas a few miles away. The school, the library, the senior center, dart leagues, church activities, and community volunteering provide most of the local entertainment.
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• 3,174 Population

Maywood Park

• Suburb of Portland, OR
• 4 reviews

Current Resident: Been here little over a month, super friendly neighbors, no speeding, speed bumps are a plus, speed limits are slower in neighbors than where I came from. Street extremely clean .
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• 1,019 Population

Happy Valley

• Suburb of Portland, OR
• 36 reviews

Current Resident: I love living in Happy Valley, Oregon. It's peaceful, quiet, clean and safe. Plus, it's really beautiful! There are several places that I enjoy going to. We're just a few miles away from food carts, hiking, shopping and excellent medical care. I have met a lot of friendly and wonderful people. Happy Valley is very family-oriented; it's a lovely place to raise a family. The only thing I would change about Happy Valley is the amount of diversity. I wish there was more of a range; that's the reason I rated it as very good and not excellent.
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• 18,477 Population

Oatfield

• Suburb of Portland, OR
• 16 reviews

Niche User: It's close to Portland and the light-rail makes gives easy access to the city. Though it's far enough away that it doesn't have the crime and drug problems that the city has. You can go into the busy city during the day and do basically whatever you want, but then you can come back to the nice safe suburb at night.
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• 13,457 Population

Aloha

• Suburb of Portland, OR
• 87 reviews

Current Resident: I like the diversity of my town and I enjoy the suburban area. The neighborhood I live in is really pretty with all the trees and plants, and it's a very friendly area. However, there is a lack of funding for my school, Aloha High School, and other schools in Oregon. We have large classroom sizes which makes it hard for teachers to make the learning experience better. Besides that, great school and great area!
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• 55,205 Population

Scappoose

• Town in Oregon
• 18 reviews

Current Resident: Scappoose is a cozy little town with some beautiful roads to drive down! Great restaurants around, a view of mount hood, and many different public events make this town a nice area to be in. It's also only a short drive of about thirty minutes to get to any major cities, such as Portland or Hillsboro.
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• 6,975 Population

Hillsboro

• Town in Oregon
• 265 reviews

Works Here: I work in Downtown Hillsboro at the courthouse. One of the best aspects of the job is the location. We can eat lunch on the lawn under the massive trees, listening to the street musicians. We can also relax across the way on the steps of the Civic Center and enjoy the fountains. Also, Main Street is loaded with sidewalk cafes and many ethnic restaurants. There is a lunch counter at the historical Hillsboro Pharmacy who still run their original soda fountain. It's a step back in time. There are boutiques, a hobby shop, bookstores, antique malls etc to walk around in. Great shopping for unique gifts! So many ways to pass time.
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• 102,396 Population

Wood Village

• Suburb of Portland, OR
• 7 reviews

Current Resident: Everyone here is very friendly and are not afraid to jump in when you get help. I love living here because it's not only family friendly but it's clean, diverse, and welcoming. There are lots of places to shop for all sortes of groceries, auto parts, gas and even clothing. This is amazing place to raise a family and a good community. Living here has giving me so many opportunities to not only live healthily but to strive to be the best person I can possibly be.
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• 4,028 Population

Hubbard

• Town in Oregon
• 20 reviews

Current Resident: Hubbard is a very nice town with a cozy school just a few miles out of town. A lovely 50's style diner, several town markets, cheap gas, and 30 minutes from both Portland and Salem! The best part? We have our own, critically-acclaimed haunted house! Milburn's Haunted Manor!
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• 3,321 Population

Dallas

• Town in Oregon
• 27 reviews

Current Resident: Great town, small town vibes, farmers market on thursdays. And also lots of food! Can not really say much more except that there is great selection of grocery stores like Walmart, Safeway, and more!
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• B-

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• 15,413 Population

Dundee

• Town in Oregon
• 3 reviews

Current Resident: Dundee is a beautiful vineyard town nestled in the Dundee Hills on the way to the Oregon Coast. It is very quiet and a great place to escape the hustle and bustle of the big city.
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• B-

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• 3,205 Population

Boardman

• Town in Oregon
• 3 reviews

Former Resident: I love how everyone knows each other in this town. They make visitors feel welcome. They are not just a town of people that live in the same area, but a group of people that share a very special bond. The community feels more like a family.
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• 3,310 Population

Hermiston

• Town in Oregon
• 28 reviews

Current Resident: I lived a lot of different places growing up, but when my family and I moved to Hermiston it immediately felt comfortable. It's a small enough town that the traffic isn't bad and it's not overwhelming. It doesn't have a lot of extras, but it has all the essentials, unlike other tiny towns. There's a Walmart and a movie theater and a bowling alley. Our high school football team is in the 5A division and we've won state twice. It's an ethnically diverse town, about 50% Hispanic. The schools are great and we've added new schools over the past several years to accommodate all the new students that have moved into this area. Hermiston is a fast growing town and I think it's going great places. Plus, we have the best watermelon.
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• 17,241 Population

Silverton

• Town in Oregon
• 24 reviews

Current Resident: Silverton is INCREDIBLE! Such a beautiful country town, whose community is so family centered. There are so many fun activities and parades that happen monthly. Everyone is so friendly and kind.
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• 9,757 Population

West Slope

• Suburb of Portland, OR

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• B-

• 7,698 Population

Stanfield

• Town in Oregon
• 12 reviews

Current Resident: For the most part it is a small quiet town. Not bad to live in, not to much goes on around me. Small little market in town is good for last minute basic shopping. About ten minutes Hermiston, Or. Wish the parade was longer on 4th of July and that I was able to get that pokestop in the middle of the football field.
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• 2,662 Population