Bethany, Oregon
This charming Portland suburb in the northwest region of the city is an unincorporated community that exemplifies the best of the Pacific Northwest. It has exploded in growth over the past dozen years, with a population that’s high in diversity. Accessible via Highways 26 and 217, Bethany provides residents with an easy commute to major hospitals in Portland and nearby employers like Nike in Beaverton and Intel in Hillsboro.
The town’s neighborhood hub is Bethany Village, a picturesque shopping center brimming with some of the area’s best restaurants, bakeries, and boutiques. A large fountain serves as a gathering place for friends and family, complete with an amphitheater. It’s where all the community magic happens, hosting events like summer concerts and holiday tree lighting.
There’s plenty of green space in the area, including Bethany Lake Park and the larger 5,200-acre Forest Park with more than 80 miles of trails among its towering trees. Residents can also enjoy practicing their swing at nearby Claremont Golf Club with its perfectly groomed fairways.
- StateOregon
- CountyWashington
- Population32,441
This charming Portland suburb in the northwest region of the city is an unincorporated community that exemplifies the best of the Pacific Northwest. It has exploded in growth over the past dozen years, with a population that’s high in diversity. Accessible via Highways 26 and 217, Bethany provides residents with an easy commute to major hospitals in Portland and nearby employers like Nike in Beaverton and Intel in Hillsboro.
The town’s neighborhood hub is Bethany Village, a picturesque shopping center brimming with some of the area’s best restaurants, bakeries, and boutiques. A large fountain serves as a gathering place for friends and family, complete with an amphitheater. It’s where all the community magic happens, hosting events like summer concerts and holiday tree lighting.
There’s plenty of green space in the area, including Bethany Lake Park and the larger 5,200-acre Forest Park with more than 80 miles of trails among its towering trees. Residents can also enjoy practicing their swing at nearby Claremont Golf Club with its perfectly groomed fairways.
Town Information
| Median sale price for single family residences (2022) | $752,981 |
| Median household income | $154,955 |
| Racial and ethnic makeup of current residents | Asian: 42.8%, Black: 2.1%, Hispanic: 7.4%, White: 43% |
| Racial and ethnic makeup of U.S. | Asian: 5.9%, Black: 12.3%, Hispanic: 19.7%, White: 61.2% |
| High school district graduation rate (averages of districts were applied when necessary) | 85.29% |
| Number of hospitals within 25 miles recommended by over 50% of patients | 16 |
| Number of above-average nursing homes within 50 miles, per 100,000 households | 16 |
| Sharecare Community Well-Being Index Score (out of 100) | 71 |
| Financial Well-Being Index Score (out of 100) | 63 |