Portland Metropolitan Area
Aloha, Oregon
Unincorporated community
Large unincorporated community west of Beaverton
Aloha is a large unincorporated community in Washington County between Beaverton and Hillsboro, with roughly 50,000 residents and no city government of its own.
History & Local Character
Aloha grew from a rural crossroads named in the 1870s into a postwar suburb. Calls to incorporate have repeatedly failed, so services come from the county and special districts.
Housing & Real Estate
Housing is mostly single-family homes built between the 1950s and 1990s, with apartment complexes along TV Highway. Prices are below Beaverton's average.
Restaurants & Shopping
TV Highway and 185th Avenue carry most of the restaurants, with a strong concentration of Mexican, Vietnamese and Indian options plus food carts.
Schools & Education
Aloha is served by the Beaverton School District, with several elementary and middle schools and Aloha High School.
Parks & Recreation
The Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District operates parks and the Aloha Swim Center, and the Fanno Creek and Rock Creek trails pass nearby.
Transportation & Accessibility
MAX Blue Line stations at 185th and Merlo serve the community, and TV Highway and 185th Avenue are the main roads.
Local Businesses
Food cartsInternational grocersAuto repair shopsFamily restaurants
No businesses are listed in Aloha yet. Add your business to be the first.
Nearby Attractions
- Tualatin Hills Nature Park
- Aloha Swim Center
- Cooper Mountain Nature Park
Advantages & Considerations
Advantages
- Lower housing costs than Beaverton
- MAX light rail access
- Diverse dining and groceries
Considerations
- No city government or downtown
- Congested arterials
- Uneven sidewalks and street lighting
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Aloha a city?
No. Aloha is an unincorporated community in Washington County. It has no city government; the county and special districts provide services.