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Tigard

#13 in Best Suburbs to Live in Oregon
  • A
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb of Portland, OR
  • 127 reviews
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    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      A-
    2. Crime & Safety
      B-
    3. Housing
      B-
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      A
    6. Diversity
      A-
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      B
    9. Cost of Living
      C-
    10. Health & Fitness
      A+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A+
    12. Commute
      A-
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    Tigard is a suburb of Portland with a population of 51,355. Tigard is in Washington County and is one of the best places to live in Oregon. Living in Tigard offers residents a suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Tigard there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Tigard and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Tigard are highly rated.
    About Tigard...
    Population
    51,355

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $345,200
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,094
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      40%
    • Own
      60%
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    Tigard Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B-
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      74.3
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      41.9
      40.7
    • Robbery
      76.2
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      312.2
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,244.7
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      163.7
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A-
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      13%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      15%
    • 35-44 years
      15%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      15%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      15%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      29%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      32%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      16%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      8%
      13%

    Working in Tigard

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $70,120
    National
    $55,322
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    Tigard Reviews

    127 reviews
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    I have been a resident of Tigard for over 15 years. Schools are fantastic. There are numerous parks and outdoor/rec programs. There is a wonderful selection of shopping (including Bridgeport Mall, Washington Square and Costco). Everything I need is within a 10 minute drive of my home. And for even more options, Tigard is only 10 miles from downtown Portland!
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    I was born and raised in Tigard, Oregon, and I truly love it here a lot. Everyone is so friendly, open, and wonderful. Tigard is about an hour away from the coast and an hour away from the mountains, as well as an hour away from The Gorge and other beautiful hiking destinations. The nightlife in Tigard isn't all that great, but Tigard is just about 20-25 minutes away from Portland, and that is where you can get all of your "nightlife activities." I love Tigard because it is a very homey and a safe neighborhood. It is full of wonderful and tasty restaurants, not to mention countless coffee shops and cute cafes.
    Where I live is beautiful, up on the largest hill in Tigard (up Canterbury lane) on the edge of Tigard and Sherwood (King's City). I moved here from McMinville, which I loved a lot. In McMinnville it was easy to get around town, the parks were beautiful and clean, and the people were incredibly friendly. When moving to Tigard, however, it's taking quite an adjustment period. It's difficult to get from one place to another unless you are already familiar with the set-up. If you miss your turn, you often will have to go far out of your way to correct your mistake. The people are noticeably less friendly on the road and in stores. The parks leave more to be expected. Overall I do not think I have seen enough of Tigard to have a fully educated opinion. Tigard is a very large city, I've only lived here for about four months, and I look forward to exploring it further.