salaryRent is higher than in 74% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.4 years of household income.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $85,480 a year. That is $41 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Oregon cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Oregon. It is number 88 of 105 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Beaverton?
Share of households by yearly income. 38.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Beaverton
| Size | Beaverton | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,787 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,686 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,988 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,362 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,820 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Beaverton overall?
Everyday prices in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro metro area are 5% above the U.S. average (index 105.4, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024.
Taxes and bills in Beaverton
Life in Beaverton
What jobs pay in Beaverton
| Job | Median pay | Rent / pay |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacist | $168,830 | 15.2% |
| Physician Assistant | $163,810 | 15.7% |
| Nurse Practitioner | $158,890 | 16.1% |
| Software Developer | $156,000 | 16.4% |
| Lawyer | $155,330 | 16.5% |
| Registered Nurse | $130,310 | 19.7% |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $127,360 | 20.1% |
| Dental Hygienist | $123,100 | 20.8% |
| Operations Manager | $121,050 | 21.2% |
| Civil Engineer | $106,280 | 24.1% |
| Electrician | $105,090 | 24.4% |
| Plumber | $101,010 | 25.4% |
| Police Officer | $97,200 | 26.4% |
| Accountant | $92,200 | 27.8% |
| Market Research Analyst | $85,350 | 30.0% |
| Firefighter | $85,170 | 30.1% |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $83,510 | 30.7% |
| Elementary School Teacher | $82,330 | 31.1% |
| Carpenter | $73,710 | 34.8% |
| HVAC Technician | $65,260 | 39.3% |
| Truck Driver | $63,800 | 40.2% |
| Medical Assistant | $56,240 | 45.6% |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $54,780 | 46.8% |
| Nursing Assistant | $50,350 | 50.9% |
| Customer Service Representative | $48,650 | 52.7% |
| Warehouse Worker | $46,100 | 55.6% |
| Restaurant Cook | $45,200 | 56.7% |
| Retail Salesperson | $37,340 | 68.7% |
| Cashier | $36,560 | 70.1% |
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Beaverton?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,817 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $569,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $56,980 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Beaverton, OR?
Renting in Beaverton costs a median of about $2,137 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Oregon median is $1,811.
How much do I need to make to live in Beaverton?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $85,480 a year, or $41 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Beaverton cheap or expensive?
Beaverton is rated OK: rent takes 24.1% of the typical household income of $106,364. It ranks 88th cheapest of 105 Oregon cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Beaverton?
The median homeowner in Beaverton pays $5,724 a year in property taxes, about 1.00% of the median home value.
Is Beaverton more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in the metro area are 5% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Beaverton?
The median home value in Beaverton is $569,800, about 5.4 times the typical yearly household income.
97,812 people live in Beaverton. Numbers are typical (middle) values.