Suburban amenities and senior living in King City
Along the northern banks of the Tualatin River, King City is known for its peaceful, suburban atmosphere and its convenient proximity to Beaverton and downtown Portland. The community has a large population of retirement-age residents, with numerous 55-plus subdivisions throughout the area. Residents also have easy access to the shopping and restaurants of Oregon 99W.
Well-kept lots and 55-plus communities
King City’s winding residential streets are lined with modern traditional homes, ranch-style homes and Tudor Revivals built between the 1960s and 2010s. Most of the area’s homes sit on small, well-kept lots with attached, two-car garages and fenced-in back yards. There are a handful of 55-plus communities that offer accessible, one-level living, with clubhouse amenities like fitness centers and outdoor pools. Manufactured homes range from $50,000 to around $170,000, while condos and townhomes can go for $175,000 to $450,000. Single-family homes can range from $350,000 to $710,000.
Career-based courses at Tualatin High School
Students of King City may attend Deer Creek Elementary School, which earns a B-plus grade from Niche. Twality Middle School receives an A-minus and offers a variety of after school activities, including clubs centered around art, technology and gaming. The B-plus-rated Tualatin High School has a large selection of career and technical education courses, from advanced business procedures and computer science to human body systems and child development. Some courses offer dual credit eligibility through partnerships with Oregon Institute of Technology and Portland Community College.
Nearby athletic facilities and an expansive wildlife refuge
Well-maintained, tree-shaded sidewalks connect the area’s residential pockets and can take walkers to nearby parks and shopping centers. The 17-acre King City Community Park has playgrounds, picnic tables, walking trails and facilities for baseball, basketball, tennis and soccer. The park also has a dock on the Tualatin River where kayakers can launch for a day on the water. A few miles south, The Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge has around 4 miles of hiking trails that wind through oak forests, open fields and wetlands. The refuge is home to over 200 species of birds, from osprey to great blue herons. Many homes on the north side of town border the public, nine-hole King City Golf Course. The King City Pool is open from May through September and offers swimming lessons and water aerobics classes.
Supermarkets and eateries on Oregon Route 99W
There are dozens of nearby eateries on the east side of town along Oregon Route 99W, from Irish pub fare to Vietnamese cuisine. Gorilla Donuts and Bakery serves pastries, cakes and coffee while, next door, Gambino's Italian Cafe is a popular spot for pizza and pasta. Tequila Factory offers authentic Mexican fare and large, specialty margaritas. Hops on Tap has over 30 rotating draft brews, many of which were made in Portland and the surrounding suburbs, and hosts regular trivia nights and live music. Shopping centers like Tualatin Promenade and King City Plaza have pharmacies, department stores and supermarkets. Trader Joe’s, Safeway and Grocery Outlet are all nearby.
Driving to downtown Portland
Downtown Portland is around 12 miles away via Oregon 99W and Interstate 5, while Beaverton is roughly 8 miles north. TriMet’s Rout 94 spans from Tigard to Sherwood, with nearby stops on Oregon 99W.
Written By
Jillian Pillow