Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
16%
Tualatin
Tualatin, OR Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,532
Population
27,305
Renter Mix
47% Rent
A vibrant community with a flair for the creative.
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Tualatin sits along the river that gave it its name—a word from the Tualatin-Yamhill language that likely means “lazy” or “sluggish,” which is pretty much the opposite of what life here actually feels like. Just 25 minutes south of Portland via Interstate 5, this Washington County city offers easy access to the big city without the traffic, noise, or congestion that comes with living inside it. Tualatin Commons, a popular waterfront gathering space, anchors the town center, while Bridgeport Village draws shoppers from across the region with its open-air layout and varied retail. The Tualatin River runs along the northern edge of the city, offering trails, wildlife viewing, and kayak access.
The rental market here spans a solid range of options, from garden-style apartment communities tucked into tree-lined streets to newer townhome-style rentals near major commuter corridors. Every fall, Tualatin hosts the West Coast Giant Pumpkin Regatta—a race where competitors paddle hollowed-out pumpkins across the water, drawing crowds that make this small city feel anything but ordinary.
Explore the City
Large McMansions with Craftsman facades are popular in the Tualatin neighborhood.
Tualatin is conveniently home to several large shopping and dining hubs.
Drop a kayak in the Tualatin River from Cook Park.
Relax with the ducks and geese at the Tualatin Lake at The Commons.
Explore the natural trails along the Tualatin River.
Catch the WES train and Tri-met buses at the SW Boones Ferry Road Station.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$98,609
Average: $120,855
Education
9,872
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
15,023
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Tualatin has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
47%
Non-Renters
53%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
32%
Other Education
68%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Tualatin, OR is $1,317 for a studio, $1,548 for one bedroom, $1,712 for two bedrooms, and $2,069 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Tualatin has decreased by -3.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,548/month
652 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Tualatin, OR is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
471 Students
Edward Byrom Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
418 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
396 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
514 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
877 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,747 Students
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Points of Interest
Parks and Recreation
- Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge
- Luscher Farm
- Lesser Park
- Graham Oaks Nature Park
- West Portland Park Natural Area
Airports
- Portland International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.