Living in Aloha, Oregon
A community where $515K buys you a three-bedroom ranch with a full yard, a 10-minute drive to Intel, and the same school district as Beaverton.
Aloha — Silicon Forest Access at Portland's Most Practical Price Point
Aloha is an unincorporated community of approximately 52,000 residents in Washington County, Oregon, positioned between Beaverton and Hillsboro along the Tualatin Valley Highway corridor, approximately 12 miles west of downtown Portland.
Updated April 2026Aloha is an unincorporated community of approximately 52,000 in western Washington County, Oregon, known for its proximity to Intel's Ronler Acres campus, Beaverton School District access, and homes starting well below neighboring city medians, located approximately 12 miles west of downtown Portland. Drive west on TV Highway past the Willow Creek MAX station and the strip malls give way to ranch-style cul-de-sacs with mature Douglas fir canopies, yards where garden sheds outnumber HOA signs, and the kind of quiet that comes from being a community without a city hall. I've shown homes on SW Kinnaman Road on a Thursday afternoon and heard nothing but sprinklers and birdsong, ten minutes from the Intel campus.
Unlike Beaverton, which shares Aloha's school district but carries a median price roughly $80,000 higher, Aloha delivers the same Beaverton SD enrollment, the same THPRD parks system, and the same TriMet Frequent Service bus line at a lower per-square-foot cost. The trade-off is straightforward: Aloha has no walkable downtown core, no MAX station within its boundaries, and no city services of its own. Buyers who need those things pay the Beaverton premium. Buyers who prioritize lot size, yard space, and a shorter mortgage timeline find their way here.
Everything You Need to Know About Aloha
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Neighborhoods
Aloha's neighborhoods divide along two east-west corridors, TV Highway and Farmington Road, with SW 185th Avenue running north-south as the main spine. Eight distinct sub-areas range from entry-level ranches on the Kinnaman corridor to the elevated lots of Aloha South, where February 2026 medians reached $676K.
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Dining
Aloha's dining scene reflects one of the Portland metro's most culinarily multicultural corridors. Nonna Emilia has served wood-fired Italian since 1978, while TV Highway and 185th Avenue deliver Vietnamese pho houses, Korean home-cooking spots, a Jalisco-style taqueria, and the area's closest Indian fusion restaurant.
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Parks & Trails
The THPRD district delivers Cooper Mountain Nature Park's 232 acres of oak-prairie habitat and 3.2 miles of trails, plus two dedicated off-leash dog parks at Winkelman and Hazeldale. The emerging Beaverton Creek Trail will eventually connect Aloha's interior parks to the regional Westside Trail network.
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Schools
Most of Aloha falls within the Beaverton School District (Niche: A-), with western addresses potentially zoned to Hillsboro School District 1J. Three high schools serve Aloha residents: Aloha High (B+), Mountainside (A-, IB program), and Century (B+, Hillsboro SD). Buyers must verify school assignment by property address.
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Events & Culture
Aloha's event calendar centers on the Aloha Community Farmers' Market, which runs Thursdays May through September with 30-plus vendors on Farmington Road. THPRD fills the summer calendar with free concerts, neighborhood celebrations, and nature camps at Cooper Mountain.
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Aloha's retail picture splits between the TV Highway big-box corridor and the Farmington Road independents. Two Safeway locations, a Fred Meyer, and WinCo Foods cover mainstream grocery needs, while Nuevo Horizonte Market and U-Need Asian Market serve the community's Latin American and Filipino households respectively.
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Aloha sits within a 15-20 minute drive of three full-service hospitals: Providence St. Vincent, Kaiser Permanente Westside, and Hillsboro Medical Center (OHSU Health). In-city urgent care at One-Stop on Alexander Street and Smith Dental on Farmington Road handle walk-in needs without a drive toward Beaverton's core.
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Aloha sits on the US-26 / TV Highway corridor, putting downtown Portland 20-25 minutes away off-peak and Intel's Ronler Acres campus 10-15 minutes westbound. TriMet's Bus 57 runs Frequent Service every 15 minutes along TV Highway, connecting to the MAX Blue Line at Willow Creek Transit Center for rail access to downtown and Hillsboro.
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Aloha's employment access is anchored by Intel's Ronler Acres campus (22,300+ regional employees, 10-15 min drive), Nike World Headquarters (10-12 min), and Analog Devices' expanding Beaverton campus (8-12 min). The TV Highway and US-26 corridors put Aloha within a 15-minute off-peak drive of Washington County's three largest private employers.
Jump to sectionAloha vs. Nearby Communities
Aloha sits geographically between Beaverton and Hillsboro, sharing school district boundaries with both. Buyers cross-shopping these three communities are often comparing the same commute corridors and employer access points at different price levels. Tigard enters the comparison for buyers who prioritize WES commuter rail and the Fanno Creek trail network.
| Factor | Aloha This City | Beaverton | Hillsboro | Tigard |
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| Median Home Price | ~$515K | ~$594K | ~$498K | ~$587K |
| Property Tax Rate | 0.84% | 0.84% | 0.84% | ~0.84% |
| Top School District | A- (Beaverton SD) / B+ (Hillsboro SD overlap) | A- (Beaverton SD) / B+ (Hillsboro SD overlap) | A+ (LOSD) | A (BSD) |
| Commute to Portland | 20-25 min | 20-25 min | 25-30 min | 18-22 min |
| Transit Access | Bus 57 (Frequent) + MAX Blue at Willow Creek TC | MAX Blue Line + extensive bus network | MAX Blue Line (multiple in-city stations) | WES Commuter Rail + TriMet bus |
| Nature Access | Cooper Mountain Nature Park (232 acres), Hazeldale Park, Winkelman Park | Tualatin Hills Nature Park, Fanno Creek Greenway | Jackson Bottom Wetlands, Rock Creek Trail | Fanno Creek Greenway, Cook Park |
| Commercial Core | TV Highway corridor + Farmington Rd retail strip | Downtown Beaverton + Cedar Hills Crossing | Orenco Station + Tanasbourne + Downtown Hillsboro | Washington Square Mall + Downtown Tigard |
| Healthcare Access | Providence St. Vincent (15-20 min), Kaiser Westside (15 min) | Providence St. Vincent (~12 min) | Hillsboro Medical Center (OHSU, in-city) | Legacy Meridian Park (~10 min) |
| Best Suited For | Lowest entry price in the Beaverton School District, largest lots per dollar, no city taxes, Cooper Mountain proximity | Same school district with walkable downtown core, MAX Blue Line in-city, stronger retail density | Newer housing stock (Reed's Crossing, Orenco), Intel campus proximity, MAX in-city stations, comparable pricing | WES commuter rail to Wilsonville, Washington Square retail, Fanno Creek trail network, stronger walkability |
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Buyers cross-shopping Aloha and Beaverton are almost always making a lot-size-versus-walkability calculation. Aloha delivers 6,000 to 8,500 square foot lots where Beaverton delivers 4,500 to 6,000, but Beaverton delivers a walkable downtown, a MAX station, and a more active commercial core. Hillsboro competes on price and newer housing stock but adds 5-10 minutes to the downtown Portland commute. The question I hear most from relocating buyers is whether the Beaverton School District boundary extends into Aloha, and the answer is yes for most addresses.
My Take on Aloha
What I notice showing homes in Aloha is how much house you get for the money compared to anywhere else in the Beaverton School District. A three-bedroom ranch on the Kinnaman Road corridor with a two-car garage, a 7,000 square foot lot, and updated systems will price $80,000 to $100,000 below the same floor plan in Beaverton's Five Oaks or West Beaverton neighborhoods. The Cooper Mountain Aloha North sub-area, between Hazeldale Park and the nature park trailhead, has some of the best-maintained mid-1980s homes I see on the west side, and they consistently move faster than the rest of Aloha because buyers recognize the lot quality once they drive the streets.
Aloha works best for buyers who commute to the Intel or Nike campuses, prioritize lot size and garage space over walkability, and don't need a downtown core for weekend errands. The honest trade-off is that you'll drive to everything. The Farmington Road corridor has your groceries, coffee, and a solid rotation of independent restaurants, but there's no central gathering place where you can park once and walk between shops. If that matters to you, Beaverton is a better fit. If you'd rather have a larger yard, a lower mortgage payment, and a 10-minute commute to the tech campuses, Aloha delivers that more consistently than any other address in Washington County.
The development pipeline in Aloha is limited by its unincorporated status. Washington County controls land use decisions, and the community's zoning is predominantly single-family residential with limited commercial nodes. Stone Wood is the only active new-construction project I'm tracking. That constraint keeps inventory tight and protects existing homeowners from the rapid densification happening in Beaverton and Hillsboro, but it also means buyers looking for brand-new homes have very few options here. I expect Aloha to remain a value play relative to Beaverton for the foreseeable future, because the walkability gap is structural, not something the market will correct.
Frequently Asked Questions About Aloha
The median home price in Aloha, Oregon is approximately $515,000 for single-family homes, based on the most recent 12-month sales data from Homes.com. Entry-level homes on the Kinnaman Road corridor start in the low $400s, while the Aloha South sub-area south of Farmington Road tracks a separate median near $676,000. For current Aloha listings, visit the Aloha Market Snapshot.
The commute from Aloha, Oregon to downtown Portland typically takes 20-25 minutes off-peak via US-26 East (Sunset Highway), though morning rush hour can extend that to 35-50 minutes depending on the Washington Park tunnel bottleneck. TriMet Bus 57 runs Frequent Service every 15 minutes along TV Highway and connects to the MAX Blue Line at Willow Creek Transit Center, with a total transit time of approximately 40-45 minutes to downtown.
Most of Aloha, Oregon falls within the Beaverton School District (Niche: A-). Three high schools serve Aloha residents: Aloha High School (Niche: B+, GreatSchools: 6/10), Mountainside High School (Niche: A-, GreatSchools: 8/10, International Baccalaureate program), and Century High School in the Hillsboro School District (Niche: B+, GreatSchools: 8/10). Western Aloha addresses may fall within Hillsboro School District 1J boundaries. Buyers should verify school assignment by specific property address through the Beaverton School District.
Aloha, Oregon includes eight distinct residential sub-areas: Central Aloha (TV Highway corridor), Reedville, Cooper Mountain Aloha North, Aloha South (south of Farmington Road), North Aloha (Walker Road/NW 185th), Kinnaman Road corridor, West Aloha (SW 205th-218th Ave), and Stone Wood (new construction). Prices range from the low $400s on the Kinnaman corridor to $750K and above in Aloha South. The community is organized around four ZIP codes: 97003, 97006, 97007, and 97078.
Aloha, Oregon offers strong value for buyers who prioritize lot size, school district access, and employer proximity over walkability and urban amenities. The community is within the Beaverton School District (Niche: A-), sits 10-15 minutes from Intel and Nike campuses, and carries no city taxes as an unincorporated community. The Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District provides parks, trails, and recreation facilities including Cooper Mountain Nature Park (232 acres). The primary trade-off is a Walk Score of 43 (Car-Dependent), meaning most daily errands require driving.
The effective property tax rate in Aloha, Oregon is approximately 0.84%, based on Washington County assessment data. The median annual property tax bill is approximately $5,122. As an unincorporated community, Aloha residents do not pay city taxes, though they do pay Washington County, Beaverton School District, and THPRD levies. Oregon has no sales tax.
Yes. Aloha, Oregon is served by TriMet Bus 57 (TV Highway/Forest Grove), which runs Frequent Service every 15 minutes along the community's main commercial corridor. Bus 57 connects to the MAX Blue Line at Willow Creek Transit Center (SW 185th Ave), providing rail access to downtown Portland, Hillsboro, and Beaverton. Secondary routes include Bus 52 (Farmington/185th) and Bus 88 (Hart/198th).
Aloha, Oregon is served by the Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District (THPRD). Major parks include Cooper Mountain Nature Park (232 acres, 3.2 miles of hiking trails), Paul & Verna Winkelman Park (19 acres with a 2-acre off-leash dog park), Hazeldale Park (creek corridor with off-leash dog park), and Arnold Park (4 acres with baseball fields and playground).
Aloha and Beaverton, Oregon share the same school district (Beaverton SD, Niche: A-), the same THPRD parks system, and the same property tax rate (0.84%). The primary differences are price and walkability. Aloha's median home price (~$515K) runs approximately $80,000 below Beaverton's (~$594K), and Aloha lots typically range from 6,000 to 8,500 square feet versus Beaverton's 4,500 to 6,000. However, Beaverton offers a walkable downtown, in-city MAX Blue Line stations, and a more active commercial core. Both communities share the same commute time to downtown Portland (20-25 minutes off-peak via US-26).
Aloha, Oregon provides 10-15 minute off-peak access to Intel's Ronler Acres campus in Hillsboro (22,300+ regional employees), 10-12 minutes to Nike World Headquarters in Beaverton, and 8-12 minutes to Analog Devices' expanding Beaverton facility. Providence St. Vincent Medical Center is 15 minutes via US-26 East, and Kaiser Permanente Westside Medical Center is 15 minutes westbound. The TV Highway (OR-8) and US-26 (Sunset Highway) corridors connect Aloha to Washington County's full Silicon Forest employment base.
Aloha, Oregon has a Walk Score of 43 (Car-Dependent) and a Transit Score of 37 (Some Transit). Most daily errands in Aloha require a car. The most walkable area is central Aloha along the Farmington Road and TV Highway corridors near SW 185th Avenue, where individual addresses can score significantly higher. The community's Bike Score is 77 (Very Bikeable) for central addresses, reflecting flat terrain and connected surface streets.
Housing in Aloha, Oregon is approximately 10-15% below Portland metro averages, with a median home price around $515,000 compared to Portland's approximately $535,000. Rental costs are comparable, with the average two-bedroom apartment in Aloha at approximately $1,722 per month according to RentCafe. As an unincorporated community, Aloha residents avoid city income taxes that Portland residents pay (up to 1.3% combined Arts Tax and Preschool for All). Oregon has no sales tax statewide.
Aloha, Oregon shares the same Pacific Northwest marine climate as the broader Portland metro area, with mild, wet winters and warm, dry summers. Average annual rainfall is approximately 37-40 inches, with the majority falling between October and May. Summer temperatures typically range from the mid-70s to mid-80s, while winter lows hover in the mid-30s to low 40s. The Tualatin Valley's position west of the West Hills occasionally produces slightly cooler overnight temperatures and morning fog compared to Portland's east side.
Yes. Aloha, Oregon has a notably multicultural dining scene anchored by Nonna Emilia Ristorante Italiano (wood-fired Italian since 1978), Tapatio Mexican Restaurant (Jalisco-style family cooking since 2002), Pho Hoai (Vietnamese), and Hansik Town (Korean home-style). The TV Highway and 185th Avenue corridors feature Vietnamese, Korean, Chinese, Indian, Italian, and Mexican restaurants within a two-mile stretch.
Living in Aloha, Oregon means access to the Beaverton School District (Niche: A-) and a 10-15 minute commute to Intel and Nike campuses in an unincorporated community with no city taxes. The community's Walk Score of 43 means most errands require a car, but TriMet Bus 57 provides Frequent Service connections to the MAX Blue Line. Homes range from entry-level ranches under $425,000 to larger properties above $650,000 in the Aloha South sub-area. Cooper Mountain Nature Park (232 acres) and two THPRD off-leash dog parks provide outdoor recreation. Aloha's location along the US-26 and TV Highway corridors also supports remote and hybrid workers with reliable broadband infrastructure and a shorter commute on days they do go into the office.
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Aloha's neighborhoods divide along two primary east-west corridors, TV Highway and Farmington Road, with SW 185th Avenue serving as the north-south spine. Because Aloha is an unincorporated Census Designated Place with four overlapping ZIP codes (97003, 97006, 97007, 97078), agents and MLS listings use these postal boundaries as the primary sorting tool. I regularly show homes across all eight sub-areas and the price variation within Aloha is substantial, ranging from $415K on the Kinnaman corridor to $750K and above south of Farmington Road.
Central Aloha (TV Highway Corridor)
Highest density of daily-need retail and transit access in Aloha; most urban-feeling sub-area with the smallest lots and closest walkability to services on the Farmington Road corridor.1960s-1980s ranch and split-level homes, 3-bed/1-2 bath, on 5,000-7,500 sq ft lots. Walkable to Farmington Road retail, Aloha Community Farmers' Market, and TriMet Bus 57 and 52 stops. Central Aloha prices at or below the community median, making it the primary entry point for first-time buyers in the Beaverton School District.
$430K - $530KReedville
Western edge of Aloha's established neighborhood fabric; buyers here often cross-shop Hillsboro's newer Reed's Crossing development to the immediate south and west.1970s-1990s ranch homes on larger lots (6,000-10,000 sq ft) with cul-de-sac subdivisions and a quieter, more suburban character than central Aloha. Served by TriMet Bus 57 on TV Highway. Some western addresses may fall within Hillsboro School District 1J boundaries.
$450K - $560K
Cooper Mountain - Aloha North
Among the most consistently well-maintained sub-areas in Aloha; low traffic noise due to distance from TV Highway; strong cycling infrastructure and above-average street tree coverage.Mid-1980s single-family detached homes, predominantly 3-4 bedrooms with well-sized lots and established landscaping. Close to Hazeldale Park, Cooper Mountain Nature Park trailhead, and Chehalem and Hazeldale Elementary feeder schools in the Beaverton School District.
$510K - $620KAloha South (South of Farmington Road)
Aloha's highest-priced sub-area with a February 2026 Redfin median of $676K; larger lots and newer-era homes attract move-up buyers from Beaverton's Sexton Mountain neighborhood.Mix of 1980s-1990s established ranch and split-level homes with newer infill construction on larger lots than central Aloha, some with territorial views toward Cooper Mountain. Quiet residential streets with proximity to Cooper Mountain Nature Park and Aloha High School attendance zone.
$550K - $750K+North Aloha (Walker Road / NW 185th)
Closest Aloha sub-area to the US-26 interchange; preferred location for downtown Portland commuters seeking the fastest freeway on-ramp without paying Beaverton prices.1970s-1990s ranch and two-story homes, typical 3-bed/2-bath mix of traditional and updated properties. Fred Meyer Walker Road nearby for full-service grocery and pharmacy. Quick access to US-26 on-ramp and Sunset Highway.
$430K - $540KKinnaman Road Corridor
Most affordable sub-area in the 97007 ZIP code and closest to Aloha High School; walkable access to AHS and THPRD's Winkelman Park off-leash dog park draws consistent buyer interest.1970s-1990s mix of older 2-bed/1-bath bungalows alongside larger 4-bed homes on moderate lots, with some recent infill. Aloha High School within walking distance. Winkelman Park with 2-acre off-leash dog park. TriMet Bus 88 access.
$415K - $510KWest Aloha / 205th-218th Ave Area
Most rural-feeling sub-area within Aloha's CDP boundary; some parcels approach half-acre size; buyers who want more land without leaving the Aloha community cluster here.1970s-1980s ranch homes on larger, less dense lots backing up toward unincorporated Washington County's rural transition zone. Pataka Indian Fusion and Reserve Vineyards & Golf Club nearby. Quiet residential streets with limited through-traffic.
$430K - $540KStone Wood (New Construction)
Aloha's only confirmed active new-construction community; modern open-concept floor plans with guest quarters and loft options unavailable in surrounding established stock.2024-2025 new construction by Sage Built Homes; 15-lot community at 6050 SW 190th Ave / SW Hazelwood Lane. 3-4 bed, 2.5-3.5 bath, 1,440-2,519 sq ft. Walking distance to Hazeldale Park and Farmington Road commercial corridor.
$449,500 - $598,500Browse All Homes in Aloha
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$350K - $800K+New Construction in Aloha
Browse new-build homes in Aloha and the immediately surrounding area, including Stone Wood and nearby Hillsboro developments.New construction options in the Aloha area are limited to the Stone Wood community by Sage Built Homes. For additional new-build options, the adjacent Reed's Crossing development in Hillsboro offers hundreds of new homes within a short drive.
$417K - $600K+Dining in Aloha
Aloha's dining scene reflects one of the Portland metro's most culinarily diverse corridors. Within a two-mile stretch of TV Highway and 185th Avenue, you can move from Nonna Emilia's wood-fired Italian to Long's Vietnamese broken rice plates to Hansik Town's Korean banchan spread without leaving the same commercial strip. Most clients who end up here tell me they expected chain restaurants and were surprised by how many family-owned spots have been anchoring this corridor for decades.
Nonna Emilia Ristorante Italiano
Family-owned since 1978 serving hand-crafted wood-fired pizza and from-scratch Italian cooking in an intimate dining room. Reservations strongly encouraged, especially weekends. Tue-Sun 4-9 pm; closed Monday.
Visit Website 02MexicanTapatio Mexican Restaurant
Jalisco-style family cooking with full bar, open daily 11 am-10 pm. A reliable neighborhood anchor on the Farmington Road corridor since 2002 with a consistent local following.
Visit Website 03KoreanHansik Town
Traditional Korean home-style cooking with banchan side dishes and rotating daily specials on TV Highway. Generous portions of bibimbap, bulgogi, and jjigae reflecting traditional recipes.
Visit WebsitePataka Indian Fusion Cuisine
Traditional tandoori-style dishes and creative fusion plates in western Beaverton/Aloha. Full dinner menu accommodating vegetarian and vegan diets. The closest quality Indian dining to central Aloha.
Visit Website 05VietnameseLong's Vietnamese Kitchen
Broken rice (com tam) plates, pho, and traditional Vietnamese staples on TV Highway. Happy hour 2-4 pm Mon-Thu. The broken rice pork chop plate with two chops and a fried egg is the top seller.
Visit Website 06American / BarAloha Station Bar & Grill
An Aloha institution on 185th Avenue open 7 am to midnight daily serving burgers, fish and chips, and pub staples. Five pool tables, dual daily happy hours, NFL Season Ticket. Served by TriMet Bus 52 and 57.
Visit WebsiteBuddies Sports Bar & Grill
Sports bar on Farmington Road with a dining room fully separated from the bar area. Above-average pub food including prime rib and daily specials. Weekend breakfast at 8:30 am. Mon-Fri 11 am-12 am; Sat-Sun 8:30 am-12 am.
Visit Website 08Coffee / CafeCoffee Station
Neighborhood coffee and breakfast counter with drive-thru on Farmington Road. Espresso drinks, hot breakfast sandwiches, and Marionberry scones. Opens at 6 am weekdays for pre-commute stops. Mon-Fri 6 am-3 pm; Sat-Sun 7 am-3 pm.
Visit Website 09Coffee / CafePiper's Cafe
Independent cafe with artisan naturally-sweetened drinks including Golden Latte and Dark Honey Mocha. Cozy interior with community puzzles, dried flowers, and a drive-thru. Mon-Sat 9 am-5 pm.
Visit WebsiteThe thing relocating buyers consistently don't expect about Aloha is the food. I've sent clients to Nonna Emilia for dinner the week they close and they come back asking why nobody told them there was a 45-year-old Italian restaurant in a strip mall on Shaw Street.
Shopping in Aloha
Aloha's retail picture splits between two parallel commercial corridors. TV Highway (OR-8) carries the conventional anchors: two Safeway locations, Fred Meyer on Walker Road, WinCo Foods on Cedar Hills Boulevard, and the Home Depot and Target stores that serve the broader west side. Farmington Road, one block south, holds the community's independent retailers, seasonal farmers' market, and the 24-hour CVS that Aloha residents depend on for late-night prescriptions.
The real story is the specialty grocers. I point buyers to Nuevo Horizonte Market on 185th for Latin American staples and U-Need Asian Market for Filipino and pan-Asian products. These aren't just grocery stores, they're anchors for the communities they serve, and they're a reliable signal that you're buying into a neighborhood with real culinary depth, not just another suburban food desert with a Safeway and a Subway.
Parks & Trails in Aloha
The Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District serves Aloha with a network of parks, trails, and natural areas that connect neighborhoods to schools, transit stops, and the Farmington Road commercial corridor. The emerging Beaverton Creek Trail, with THPRD actively developing Segments 3 and 4, will eventually link Aloha's interior parks to the regional Westside Trail system, creating a continuous off-street route from Cooper Mountain to the MAX Blue Line stations in Beaverton.
Cooper Mountain Nature Park
Aloha's signature natural area with 232 acres of protected oak-prairie habitat managed jointly by Metro and THPRD. The Nature House offers environmental education programs and is available for rentals. Dogs are not permitted to protect sensitive habitat. Carpooling and biking strongly encouraged due to extremely limited parking.
- Hiking trails
- Nature play area
- Picnic tables
- Nature House education
- Demonstration garden
- Wildlife viewing
Paul & Verna Winkelman Park
THPRD community park on the Kinnaman Road corridor with a 2-acre off-leash dog park featuring separate large and small dog sections, an agility area, and a paw wash station. Also includes a multi-purpose youth athletic field, backstop, and paved perimeter walking trail. Future phases planned for community garden and playground.
- Off-leash dog park
- Walking trail
- Athletic field
- Agility area
- Paw wash station
- Free parking
Hazeldale Park
Natural creek corridor park on Farmington Road with a 2-acre off-leash dog park featuring separate sections for large, medium, and small dogs. Restored native plantings and wildlife habitat along the creek provide a green buffer between the commercial corridor and residential neighborhoods. Water fountain and disposal bags provided.
- Off-leash dog park
- Creek corridor
- Native plantings
- Wildlife habitat
- Water fountain
- Free parking
Arnold Park
Compact THPRD neighborhood park on SW 182nd Avenue with two baseball/softball fields, a soccer lawn, playground, and picnic benches under mature shade trees. Dogs welcome on leash. A practical after-school and weekend destination for families in the Kinnaman and central Aloha sub-areas.
- Baseball fields
- Soccer lawn
- Playground
- Picnic benches
- Shaded tree cover
- Free parking
Healthcare in Aloha
Aloha's healthcare infrastructure draws from three hospital systems within a 15-20 minute drive: Providence St. Vincent (Level II trauma center), Kaiser Permanente Westside (24/7 emergency open to all patients), and Hillsboro Medical Center (OHSU Health network). For relocating households, the practical significance of this three-hospital radius is that no single insurance network creates a coverage gap. Whether your employer offers Providence, Kaiser, or OHSU plans, you have a nearby facility.
Providence St. Vincent Medical Center
Full-service 24/7 hospital with Level II trauma center, children's emergency room, and stroke center. Magnet-designated nursing excellence. Named a Top 100 Hospital by Solucient 10 times. 15-20 min from central Aloha via US-26 East.
Visit WebsiteKaiser Permanente Westside Medical Center
Full-service medical center with 24/7 emergency open to all patients regardless of Kaiser membership. 120-plus private inpatient rooms. Primary Kaiser facility for Washington County members. 15 min from Aloha.
Visit WebsiteHillsboro Medical Center (OHSU Health)
OHSU Health partner offering emergency care, inpatient services, and specialty care for Washington County. Patients access OHSU's full academic medical network for complex referrals. 15-20 min from Aloha.
Visit WebsiteOne-Stop Urgent Care
Walk-in urgent care open daily 9 am-7 pm, all ages accepted. On-site X-ray, lab services, and medication dispensing for same-visit convenience. One of the closest urgent care options to central Aloha.
Visit WebsiteSchools in Aloha
Beaverton School District 48J serves the majority of Aloha addresses, with western portions of the community potentially falling within Hillsboro School District 1J boundaries. Because three high schools (Aloha HS, Mountainside HS, and Century HS) draw students from overlapping Aloha ZIP codes, buyers should verify school assignment by specific property address before purchasing. Mountainside High School offers an International Baccalaureate programme with 35% student participation.
| School | Level | GreatSchools | Niche | Notable Program |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aloha High School | 9-12 | 6/10 | B+ (Niche) | Spanish-English Dual Language Program |
| Mountainside High School | 9-12 | 8/10 | A- (Niche) | International Baccalaureate (IB), 35% participation |
| Century High School | 9-12 | 8/10 | B+ (Niche) | 13 AP courses, 36% AP participation (Hillsboro SD) |
| Mountain View Middle School | 6-8 | --- | C+ (Niche) | Dual-language pipeline feeder from Aloha-Huber Park K-8 |
| Aloha-Huber Park K-8 | PK, K-8 | 3/10 | B (Niche) | Spanish-English Dual Language Immersion hub |
| Hazeldale Elementary | K-5 | 4/10 | B+ (Niche) | #24 Most Diverse Public Elementary in Oregon (Niche) |
| Chehalem Elementary | PK, K-5 | --- | B (Niche) | Spanish-English Dual Language feeder to Aloha-Huber Park |
| Errol Hassell Elementary | K-5 | --- | --- (Niche) | Spanish-English Dual Language feeder to Aloha-Huber Park |
Aloha High School
Level: 9-12
GreatSchools: 6/10 · Niche: B+ (Niche)
Program: Spanish-English Dual Language Program
Mountainside High School
Level: 9-12
GreatSchools: 8/10 · Niche: A- (Niche)
Program: International Baccalaureate (IB), 35% participation
Century High School
Level: 9-12
GreatSchools: 8/10 · Niche: B+ (Niche)
Program: 13 AP courses, 36% AP participation (Hillsboro SD)
Mountain View Middle School
Level: 6-8
GreatSchools: --- · Niche: C+ (Niche)
Program: Dual-language pipeline feeder from Aloha-Huber Park K-8
Aloha-Huber Park K-8
Level: PK, K-8
GreatSchools: 3/10 · Niche: B (Niche)
Program: Spanish-English Dual Language Immersion hub
Hazeldale Elementary
Level: K-5
GreatSchools: 4/10 · Niche: B+ (Niche)
Program: #24 Most Diverse Public Elementary in Oregon (Niche)
Chehalem Elementary
Level: PK, K-5
GreatSchools: --- · Niche: B (Niche)
Program: Spanish-English Dual Language feeder to Aloha-Huber Park
Errol Hassell Elementary
Level: K-5
GreatSchools: --- · Niche: --- (Niche)
Program: Spanish-English Dual Language feeder to Aloha-Huber Park
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Commute & Transit in Aloha
Aloha sits at the intersection of two primary commute corridors: TV Highway (OR-8) running east-west and US-26 (Sunset Highway) connecting to downtown Portland via the Vista Ridge tunnels. The community's location between Intel's Hillsboro campus and Nike's Beaverton headquarters makes it one of the few Portland metro addresses that keeps both tech giants within a 15-minute off-peak drive. For remote and hybrid workers, Aloha's position offers a practical advantage: a shorter commute on the days you do go in, without paying for the walkability premium of a closer-in address you won't use five days a week.
| Destination → click for live directions | Best Route | Avg Drive Time | Transit Option |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Portland | US-26 E (Sunset Highway) | 20-25 min (off-peak) | MAX Blue Line from Willow Creek TC |
| Portland Lloyd District | US-26 E to I-405 N to I-84 W | 30-35 min (off-peak) | MAX Blue Line to Rose Quarter TC |
| Hillsboro - Intel / Employment Core | TV Hwy (OR-8 W) to NW 229th Ave | 10-15 min (off-peak) | MAX Blue Line or Bus 57 westbound |
| Beaverton - Nike / Corporate Core | TV Hwy (OR-8 E) to SW Murray Blvd | 10-12 min (off-peak) | Bus 57 eastbound to Beaverton TC |
| Portland International Airport (PDX) | US-26 E to I-205 N to Airport Way | 35-40 min (off-peak) | MAX Blue to Red Line to PDX |
| OHSU | US-26 E to SW Terwilliger Blvd | 25-30 min (off-peak) | MAX Blue to Washington Park + Aerial Tram |
| Providence St. Vincent Medical Center | US-26 E to SW Barnes Rd exit | 15-20 min (off-peak) | MAX Blue to Sunset TC + Bus 20 |
| Washington Square / Tigard | TV Hwy (OR-8 E) to OR-217 S | 15-20 min (off-peak) | Bus 57 to Beaverton TC + Bus 76 |
Downtown Portland
Drive: 20-25 min (off-peak)
Transit: MAX Blue Line from Willow Creek TC
Washington Park tunnel bottleneck adds 10-20 min during AM peak Mon-Fri 7-9 am. Test your actual departure time before committing.
Portland Lloyd District
Drive: 30-35 min (off-peak)
Transit: MAX Blue Line to Rose Quarter TC
I-405 interchange near SW 6th Ave is a secondary bottleneck; allow extra time for downtown event days.
Hillsboro - Intel / Employment Core
Drive: 10-15 min (off-peak)
Transit: MAX Blue Line or Bus 57 westbound
TV Hwy is the straightest surface route; congestion is westbound in the evening peak.
Beaverton - Nike / Corporate Core
Drive: 10-12 min (off-peak)
Transit: Bus 57 eastbound to Beaverton TC
Nike campus is just off SW Murray Blvd; Beaverton TC is the main connecting hub for MAX and bus lines.
Portland International Airport (PDX)
Drive: 35-40 min (off-peak)
Transit: MAX Blue to Red Line to PDX
Driving is significantly faster than transit for airport trips; allow extra time Monday mornings and Friday afternoons.
OHSU
Drive: 25-30 min (off-peak)
Transit: MAX Blue to Washington Park + Aerial Tram
Washington Park MAX station is the deepest underground station in North America; add 3-4 min for elevator to surface.
Providence St. Vincent Medical Center
Drive: 15-20 min (off-peak)
Transit: MAX Blue to Sunset TC + Bus 20
SW Barnes Rd exit off US-26 E is a sharp right-hand exit; easily missed by first-time commuters.
Washington Square / Tigard
Drive: 15-20 min (off-peak)
Transit: Bus 57 to Beaverton TC + Bus 76
OR-217 southbound is heavily congested 3-6 pm; off-peak via Hall Blvd is often faster.
Getting Around Without a Car
Aloha's car-free infrastructure centers on TriMet's Bus 57, which runs Frequent Service (every 15 minutes or better) along TV Highway from Forest Grove to Beaverton Transit Center. From the Beaverton TC, riders connect to the MAX Blue Line for rail service to downtown Portland, Hillsboro, and the broader TriMet network.
Secondary bus routes include Bus 52 along Farmington Road and SW 185th Avenue, and Bus 88 along SW 198th Avenue, serving western Aloha neighborhoods near Cooper Mountain. The MAX Blue Line's Willow Creek/SW 185th Avenue Transit Center is the primary light rail access point for Aloha, located 0.3 to 1.1 miles from most central Aloha addresses.
TriMet Bus Line 57 (TV Highway / Forest Grove)
Bus 57 is Aloha's primary transit lifeline, connecting the community to the MAX Blue Line at Willow Creek Transit Center and to Beaverton Transit Center for transfers to MAX, WES, and additional bus routes. With Frequent Service designation, buses run every 15 minutes or better throughout the day, every day.
From Beaverton TC, riders transfer to the MAX Blue Line for direct service to downtown Portland (Pioneer Courthouse Square station in approximately 25 minutes) or westbound to Hillsboro. The Blue Line also connects to the Red Line for Portland International Airport service.
View full Bus 57 schedule, stops, and real-time arrivals →The Local Shortcut
The commute shortcut most Aloha buyers discover after a few weeks is taking TV Highway (OR-8) eastbound to merge onto US-26 East at the Beaverton TC interchange, bypassing the surface street signals through downtown Beaverton's core. This saves 5-8 minutes versus driving Murray Boulevard or SW Canyon Road during the morning peak, and it works reliably enough that most regular commuters on my client list have adopted it.
Major Employers Near Aloha
Aloha's employment access is defined by its central position on the TV Highway corridor between Hillsboro's semiconductor and manufacturing zone and Beaverton's corporate campus cluster. Intel's Ronler Acres facility, the largest single-site employer in Washington County, is a 10-15 minute off-peak drive westbound. Nike World Headquarters is 10-12 minutes eastbound. This dual-direction commute access is something buyers consistently underestimate until they drive it.
Intel Corporation - Ronler Acres Campus
Washington County's largest single-site employer and the anchor of Oregon's Silicon Forest. The Ronler Acres campus houses advanced semiconductor research, manufacturing, and development operations. Accessible from Aloha via TV Highway (OR-8 W) to NW 229th Avenue in 10-15 minutes off-peak.
Nike, Inc. - World Headquarters
Global headquarters for Nike with approximately 14,500 employees at the Beaverton campus. Accessible via OR-8 E / TV Hwy to SW Murray Blvd.
Beaverton School District
District-wide employer with approximately 5,000 staff serving 38,000 students across 57 schools. Aloha residents work at multiple school sites throughout the district.
Analog Devices, Inc.
Expanding Beaverton semiconductor facility with 1,450-plus employees and growing per 2025 workforce announcement. Accessible via SW Farmington Rd to SW Jenkins Rd.
Providence St. Vincent Medical Center
Regional healthcare employer within the Providence Health & Services system (23,100 regional employees). Accessible via US-26 E to SW Barnes Rd.
Reser's Fine Foods - HQ & Production
Beaverton-headquartered food manufacturer with production and corporate operations. Accessible via SW Farmington Rd to SW Jenkins Rd.
Washington County Government
County government employer with 2,180-plus staff serving Washington County's 600,000-plus residents. Accessible via OR-8 W / TV Hwy to downtown Hillsboro.
Kaiser Permanente Westside Medical Center
Regional Kaiser facility within a system employing 12,514 across the Portland metro. Accessible via TV Hwy (OR-8) W to NW 229th / Stucki Ave.
Community Events & Culture in Aloha
As an unincorporated community, Aloha doesn't have a city parks department or a municipal events calendar. Instead, community programming flows through three sources: the volunteer-run Aloha Community Farmers' Market, THPRD's district-wide events and nature programs, and Washington County's CPO 6 civic meetings. The result is a calendar that's lighter than incorporated cities but anchored by a genuinely community-driven weekly farmers' market that has run for a decade.
Aloha Community Farmers' Market
Aloha's signature community gathering with 30-plus regular vendors offering locally grown produce, prepared foods, handmade crafts, and artisan goods. Every Thursday May through September, 3-7 pm at Farmington Market Place. Free admission and parking.
CPO 6 Community Meetings
Washington County's civic engagement forum for Aloha, Reedville, and Cooper Mountain. First Thursday of every month at 7 pm, hybrid format at Aloha Library. Covers land use decisions, transportation projects, and development proposals.
Beaverton Farmers Market
One of the largest Portland metro farmers markets, accessible via Bus 57 from Aloha. Every Saturday year-round; April through November 8:30 am-1:30 pm at downtown Beaverton.
THPRD Concert in the Park
Free outdoor community concert with the Beaverton Community Band. Live music, children's activities, food vendor, and open lawn seating. Blankets or low-profile chairs encouraged; no tickets required.
THPRD Summer Neighborhood Celebrations
Annual summer event series with outdoor performances, free family activities, and community celebrations at rotating THPRD parks throughout June, July, and August.
Cooper Mountain Nature Camp
Week-long THPRD youth nature day camp for ages 6-9 with outdoor exploration of trails, habitats, and STEM activities at Cooper Mountain Nature Park. Registration fills quickly each season.
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When Aloha May Not Be the Right Fit
- You need a walkable downtown for daily errands. Aloha's city-wide Walk Score is 43. North Aloha (Walker Road / NW 185th) scores a 79, but that walkable radius does not match the density or variety of Lake Oswego's downtown district along A Avenue and State Street, which has grocery, dining, and retail within a compact, connected grid.
- You are commuting daily to Hillsboro and want to avoid OR-217. The OR-217 corridor between Aloha and US-26 can add 15-25 minutes during peak hours with no effective surface-street alternative. Beaverton's central and northern neighborhoods sit directly on the MAX Blue Line and US-26, putting Hillsboro employers within 15-20 minutes without touching OR-217.
- You are prioritizing the highest-rated school district in the metro. TTSD is a solid B+ by Niche, ranked #9 in Oregon. Lake Oswego School District holds the #1 ranking with an A+ grade and consistently higher proficiency scores. The median home price difference of $90,000-$190,000 is the cost of that ranking gap.
- You want acreage and rural character within 20 minutes of Portland. Aloha's lots range from 3,500 sq ft in Cooper Mountain - Aloha North to approximately 15,000 sq ft on Reedville. There is no rural or one-acre-plus inventory within city limits. Sherwood's southern and western edges include properties with larger lots and direct proximity to the Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge.
- You need MAX Light Rail for a car-free commute. WES Commuter Rail operates weekday rush hours only at approximately 45-minute intervals with no weekend service. Beaverton Transit Center serves both the MAX Blue Line (Hillsboro to Gresham) and Red Line (Beaverton to PDX Airport), providing all-day, seven-day light rail service.
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About Joe Saling
Joe Saling
Saling Homes at eXp Realty
My job is to educate and advocate -- in that order. Before you make one of the biggest financial decisions of your life, you deserve to understand exactly what you're buying, what the market is doing, and what your options actually are. I bring over 20 years of sales, negotiation, and operations experience to every transaction, and I put all of it to work for you, not for a quick close.
I'm a native Oregonian with a decade of focused experience in the Portland metro. I know these neighborhoods, these schools, and these commutes because I've lived and worked here. My commission is transparent at 2.5%, and I'll walk you through every step so there are no surprises at the closing table -- only confidence.
If you're considering Aloha, I'd love to help you figure out which neighborhood fits your life. That starts with a conversation, not a pitch.