Why Live in Downtown Tigard
Downtown Tigard is a neighborhood featuring a mix of split-level and traditional ranch-style homes from the 1960s and 1970s, along with some midcentury modern builds and newer traditional homes with Craftsman features. The area lacks sidewalks on many residential streets, but the Fanno Creek Trail connects homes to Main Street, offering a scenic route through Fanno Creek Park's 30 acres of green space. The park includes trails, boardwalks, and bridges, and the Tigard Skate Park is a popular spot with unique features like a volcano butte and a quirky lizard statue. Main Street is lined with breweries and restaurants, such as Tigardville Station and Cooper Mountain Ale Works, which offer live music and local fare. For Mexican cuisine, Sanchez Taqueria y Panaderia and Taco Del Sol are local favorites. Essential shopping can be done at Natural Grocers and H Mart, and the Tigard Farmers Market operates every Sunday from May to October. Children in the neighborhood may attend Durham Elementary School, James Templeton Elementary School, Twality Middle School, and Tigard High School, which all have good ratings. The area is well-connected with the Tigard Transit Center offering commuter rail and bus services to nearby communities and downtown Portland, which is just over 10 miles away.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Downtown Tigard a good place to live?
Downtown Tigard is a good place to live. Downtown Tigard is considered fairly walkable and very bikeable with some transit options. Downtown Tigard has 4 parks for recreational activities. It has a median age of 38. The average household income is $85,660 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 33.3% of residents. A majority of residents in Downtown Tigard are renters, with 65.5% of residents renting and 34.5% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Downtown Tigard can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Downtown Tigard neighborhood guide.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Downtown Tigard?
The median home price in Downtown Tigard is $657,500. If you put a 20% down payment of $131,500 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.26%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $3,240 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $139K a year to afford the median home price in Downtown Tigard. The average household income in Downtown Tigard is $86K.
What are the best public schools in Downtown Tigard?
The best public schools that serve Downtown Tigard are:
What are the best private schools in Downtown Tigard?
The best private schools that serve Downtown Tigard are:
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Are home prices dropping in Downtown Tigard?
Yes, home prices in Downtown Tigard are down 3% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in Downtown Tigard, OR
On average, homes in Downtown Tigard, Tigard sell after 17 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Downtown Tigard, Tigard over the last 12 months is $636,000, up 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$636,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$636,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$292
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Last 12 months Home Sales
11
Median List Price
$657,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
1%
