Living in Washington County, Oregon

Washington County is a county in Oregon with a population of around 574,326, part of the Portland-Vancouver-Beaverton, OR-WA MSA metro area. The main communities are Hillsboro, Beaverton, Tigard.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $2,035/month, above the national average, with a median home price of around $576K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 2.5%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings mild winters (highs around 47°F) and cool summers (highs around 71°F). The coast is within 1 hour. Mountains are less than 1 hour away. Natural hazard risks include earthquake risk, hurricane risk and tornado risk.

Demographics

Washington County has relatively young demographics, with a median age of 37 and a moderately educated workforce (44% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes strongly Democratic.