Moving to Beaverton in 2026: A Relocation Guide for Nike, Tektronix & Silicon Forest Professionals

If you’re relocating to Beaverton for a job at Nike, Tektronix, or one of the dozens of tech companies in Washington County’s Silicon Forest corridor, you’re joining a community that has quietly become one of the Pacific Northwest’s most desirable suburbs. Beaverton offers something most Portland metro cities can’t — short commutes to major campuses, genuinely diverse neighborhoods, some of Oregon’s top-rated public schools, and a mature food and retail scene that rivals Portland itself. For tech professionals moving to the westside, the right neighborhood choice can shave 20 minutes off your daily commute and add real quality of life.

At Cal’s Moving & Storage, we’ve relocated hundreds of families and tech professionals into Beaverton over the past several years. This guide covers everything a relocating employee needs to know — which neighborhoods put you closest to Nike World Headquarters or the Tektronix campus, how commute times work, cost of living vs. Portland proper, and what our crews have learned about the practical side of moving into Beaverton’s mix of apartment complexes, townhomes, and single-family homes.

Why Tech Professionals Are Choosing Beaverton

The Silicon Forest — Oregon’s tech corridor running from Beaverton through Hillsboro — employs more than 45,000 people in Washington County alone. Beaverton sits at the eastern end of that corridor, which matters for a simple reason: commutes west to Hillsboro or east into Portland both stay reasonable. If you’re working at Nike World Headquarters on Murray Boulevard, living in Beaverton can put you on campus in under 10 minutes. If you’re at Tektronix’s Karl Braun Drive campus, most Beaverton neighborhoods are a 5 to 12 minute drive. Try doing that from Portland’s east side and you’re looking at 40+ minutes each way.

Beaverton is also one of Oregon’s most linguistically and culturally diverse cities — more than 90 languages are spoken in Beaverton School District homes. That diversity shows up in the food scene (Murray Hill’s Asian grocery district is unmatched in Oregon), in the retail mix, and in the schools themselves. For relocating professionals coming from larger metro areas like Seattle, the Bay Area, or Austin, Beaverton tends to feel immediately familiar in a way that other Portland suburbs don’t.

Best Beaverton Neighborhoods for Tech Commuters

Beaverton isn’t a single city so much as a cluster of neighborhoods, each with its own feel. Where you land should depend on which campus you commute to, whether you have kids in school, and how much outdoor space matters to you. Here’s how we break it down for relocating clients:

Cedar Hills / Cedar Mill — Established, tree-lined, and arguably the best combination of commute convenience and family livability for Nike employees. Cedar Hills Crossing (the mall just off Murray) anchors a walkable shopping and dining area, and Sunset High School pulls in strong families. Homes here are mostly 1960s–80s single-family on quarter-acre lots, with median prices around $700,000. A Nike HQ commute from Cedar Hills runs 6 to 10 minutes. If you can afford it, this is the default pick.

Murray Hill / South Beaverton — Newer construction, more townhomes and condo complexes, and a slightly lower price point than Cedar Hills. Murray Hill is the heart of Beaverton’s Asian food scene — H Mart, Uwajimaya, and dozens of authentic Korean, Taiwanese, and Japanese restaurants within a few blocks. Great fit for young professionals and dual-income families. Commute to Nike HQ: 10 to 15 minutes. Commute to Tektronix: 8 to 12 minutes.

Downtown Beaverton / The Round — The urban option. If you want to ditch the second car, live near the MAX Blue Line, and walk to breweries, taprooms, and the Beaverton Farmers Market (one of the largest in the Pacific Northwest), this is your move. Mostly apartments and newer mixed-use buildings. Lower square footage per dollar, but commute to most westside tech campuses via MAX or car is under 20 minutes.

West Slope / Raleigh Hills — Technically borders Portland, but many residents work in Beaverton. Hilly, wooded, and slightly more expensive. Strong for mid-career tech professionals who want proximity to Portland amenities without the city density. Access to both the Sunset Highway and Highway 217 makes this a commuting sweet spot.

Bethany / Sorrento — Further north, technically unincorporated Washington County but Beaverton-adjacent. Newer master-planned neighborhoods with strong schools (Sunset High feeds from here too). Popular with Intel and Hillsboro-bound tech workers who want a shorter westside commute. Expect modern construction and HOA fees.

Aloha — Just west of Beaverton proper, Aloha is the budget-friendly option in the area. Larger lot sizes, more 1970s-era ranch homes, and median prices 15–20% lower than Beaverton core. Nike commute adds a few minutes but is still well under 20.

Commute Times from Beaverton to Major Tech Campuses

For anyone relocating for a specific job, commute math matters more than almost anything else. Here’s what you can realistically expect driving in off-peak and peak traffic from a centrally located Beaverton neighborhood (Cedar Hills as baseline):

Nike World Headquarters (One Bowerman Drive) — 7 minutes off-peak, 12 minutes peak. The campus sits directly on Murray Boulevard, which is why Cedar Hills and Cedar Mill are such popular picks for Nike employees.

Tektronix (Karl Braun Drive) — 8 minutes off-peak, 15 minutes peak from Cedar Hills. From Murray Hill it’s even shorter.

Intel Jones Farm / Ronler Acres (Hillsboro) — 18 minutes off-peak, 30 minutes peak. If you’re at Intel full-time, Bethany or Tanasbourne may serve you better than central Beaverton, though plenty of Intel employees make the Beaverton commute work.

Downtown Portland — 20 minutes off-peak, 40 minutes peak via Highway 26. The MAX Blue Line runs from downtown Beaverton to Pioneer Courthouse Square in about 30 minutes with no parking fees.

OHSU / Marquam Hill — 22 minutes off-peak, 35 minutes peak. Healthcare professionals relocating to OHSU often pick Beaverton for the school district and then drive the Sylvan Hill route.

Schools — What Makes Beaverton School District Different

The Beaverton School District serves roughly 40,000 students across more than 50 schools. It’s the third-largest district in Oregon, and it’s consistently rated among the strongest in the state for academic performance. For tech families relocating with kids, the district is often a bigger draw than any specific neighborhood. Three things to know:

First, high school choice matters. Sunset High, Westview High, and Mountainside High all pull top rankings, but their boundaries run through very different neighborhoods. Sunset pulls from Cedar Hills, Cedar Mill, and the north part of Beaverton. Westview serves Bethany, Oak Hills, and Sorrento. Mountainside covers the south (Cooper Mountain, Progress). Check the boundary maps before signing a lease or buying.

Second, options programs are a big deal. Beaverton runs language immersion programs (Spanish, Mandarin, and Japanese) at several elementary schools, plus a handful of magnet-style options schools that require application. Relocating families should get on the options list early — some programs have waitlists a full school year out.

Third, enrollment timing. If you’re relocating mid-school-year, register your kids the same week you close on a home or sign a lease. Spots at the most popular schools can fill, and being on the active roster matters for bus routes and extracurricular sign-ups.

Cost of Living: Beaverton vs. Portland vs. Hillsboro

Beaverton’s cost of living runs a hair below Portland proper and a hair above Hillsboro. Here’s the rough breakdown for 2026: a median single-family home in Beaverton sits around $605,000 — about $40,000 less than Portland’s median and about $30,000 more than Hillsboro’s. Rent follows the same pattern. A 2-bedroom apartment in central Beaverton averages $1,995 per month, roughly $200 below comparable Portland units.

Property taxes in Washington County average around 1.08% of assessed value — in line with Multnomah (Portland) but structured differently. You’ll save noticeably on Portland’s specific city and county income taxes if you work in Beaverton and live in Washington County, which is a real factor for tech professionals with high incomes. An annual income tax savings of $3,000–$8,000 is typical for dual-income tech households crossing the county line.

Utilities are comparable across the metro. Groceries run 3–5% higher than Portland at the major chains, but Beaverton’s international markets (H Mart, Uwajimaya, Chennai Masala’s grocery section) can cut a family’s food budget meaningfully compared to generic supermarket shopping.

Practical Moving Tips for Beaverton Relocations

What Our Crews See on Beaverton Move Days

After moving hundreds of families into Beaverton, a few patterns show up again and again. The Sunset Highway corridor backs up between 3 and 6 p.m. weekdays, so we schedule truck arrivals either before noon or after 6 for homes off Highway 26. Neighborhoods in Cedar Hills and Raleigh Hills have narrow, older streets where a full 26-foot truck can navigate but barely — we always send a foreman to do a street walk before delivery if we haven’t worked the address before.

Apartment buildings in downtown Beaverton and The Round generally require a reserved service elevator and a move-in time slot. Most complexes give 2–4 hour windows, which works fine for a studio or 1-bedroom but gets tight on 2- and 3-bedroom apartments. Ask your building manager for the longest slot available, and let us know that length when you book.

One unique Beaverton quirk: the Nike campus has specific delivery procedures for any work-related moves (office relocations, equipment, executive homes with campus access privileges). We’ve worked those protocols enough times to know them cold. If your relocation involves anything coordinated with the campus, mention it when you call.

Working with Cal’s Moving & Storage for Your Beaverton Relocation

Cal’s Moving & Storage has been moving Oregon families for more than a decade, with dedicated crews serving Beaverton, Hillsboro, Portland, Lake Oswego, and the rest of the westside. What distinguishes us for tech relocations: we can handle both the same-day move and the phased transition (temporary housing → long-term home) that most relocation packages involve. We offer short-term and long-term storage, full packing and unpacking, specialty moves for home office equipment and high-end furniture, and corporate relocation coordination for HR departments managing multiple employee moves.

If you’re relocating to Beaverton and want a real quote — not a lowball estimate that balloons on move day — fill out our quote form or call us directly. We’ll ask the right questions, walk you through what the move actually looks like, and give you a number you can plan around.

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