106 movers in Beaverton
"DO NOT book with MetroHop Relocation. As you can see by these reviews, there is a theme with their service. The sales call and team, great. Very communicative and responsive. However, the service itself has been absolutely unacceptable. MetroHop c..."
"We inadvertantly used this company to ship a car across country. We had gone through a well rated consolidator. The pick up of the car was on time (after the day / date moved around a bit). We were promised 7 to 10 day delivery from day of pick..."
"TL;DR - Movers cracked the television (insufficiently wrapped in couple blankets) and caused significant damage to dining table (after we told them multiple times to pay attention to the corners) - collectively over $1000 of damage. This was the s..."
"I hired North Coast Moving and Storage (Allied) to move cross country from Seattle to Connecticut. I stored the entire contents of my house at Siracusa Moving & Storage in Connecticut for 2 months while I closed on my new house. Siracusa Moving & ..."
"Working with Hansen for our move from Seattle to Buffalo was a mistake. Our stuff has finally arrived, over 3 weeks past the end of the promised window. After having a wonderful experience moving with them across town in Seattle in 2019, we figur..."
"We were assigned this company through the military for our overseas move, and unfortunately, our experience was extremely disappointing. This was our first PCS move, and it quickly became stressful due to how our belongings were handled. When our..."
"Original price quote was $1,674 for a one bedroom apartment with 286 cu ft. Price actually charged at time of pick up on June 30th was $1,675 based on 300 cu. ft. $150 in parking materials (even though it says they are free on the form), for a t..."
What to know when moving to Beaverton, OR
TL;DR: Beaverton at a Glance
- The Vibe:
- A community where 60.5% of residents rent and the median household income is $74,306.
- The Major Draw:
- The median gross rent is $1,551, providing a range of options for renters.
- The Reality Check:
- 14.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
- Commute:
- 8.5% of commuters use public transit.
- Top Tip:
- Budget for $1,551/month in rent.
Your Money: Housing & Cost Snapshot
- The median gross rent is $1,551, which can be a significant expense for renters.
- The median owner-occupied home value is $476,000, indicating a competitive housing market.
- Education level is relatively high, with 38.1% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
- The poverty rate stands at 14.7%, suggesting economic challenges for some residents.
- 60.5% of the population are renters, highlighting a strong rental market.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Data Profiles.
Schools & Higher Ed
Beaverton has access to a range of educational institutions in the surrounding area.
- Total postsecondary institutions: 31
- Institutions with College Scorecard data: 28
- Notable nearby colleges include Northwest College-Beaverton and several Portland-based institutions like Lewis & Clark College and Concorde Career College.
Source: ArcGIS Postsecondary School Locations, NCES College Scorecard.
Weather & Getting Outside
Beaverton's residents enjoy access to several parks and outdoor spots for recreation.
- Washington Park - 4.7 stars (16,785 reviews)
- Oaks Amusement Park - 4.4 stars (7,440 reviews)
- Mt. Tabor Park - 4.8 stars (6,633 reviews)
- Forest Park - 4.8 stars (3,505 reviews)
- Tualatin Hills Nature Park - 4.7 stars (2,722 reviews)
Source: Google Places API.