Portland Metropolitan Area
Garden Home-Whitford, Oregon
Census-designated place
Leafy residential community south of Beaverton
Garden Home-Whitford is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Washington County, just south of Beaverton along OR 10 and Oleson Road.
History & Local Character
The area grew around the Garden Home crossroads in the early 1900s and filled in with suburban homes after World War II. It retains a small commercial center at the old crossroads.
Housing & Real Estate
Housing is mostly single-family homes on generous, wooded lots, with some apartments and townhomes along the main roads.
Restaurants & Shopping
The Garden Home crossroads has a handful of cafes and restaurants, with more shopping a short drive away in Beaverton, Tigard and Multnomah Village.
Schools & Education
Garden Home-Whitford students attend Beaverton School District schools, with elementary and middle campuses in the area.
Parks & Recreation
Garden Home Park and the Fanno Creek Trail serve the community, and Multnomah Village is close by for shops and dining.
Transportation & Accessibility
OR 10, Oleson Road and OR 217 connect the community to Beaverton, Tigard and Portland, with TriMet bus service.
Local Businesses
Local cafesNurseriesHome servicesProfessional offices
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Nearby Attractions
- Garden Home Park
- Fanno Creek Trail
- Multnomah Village
Advantages & Considerations
Advantages
- Quiet, wooded streets
- Central location between several cities
- Trail access
Considerations
- No municipal government
- Dependence on nearby cities for services
- Congestion on OR 10
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Garden Home-Whitford a city?
No. It is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Washington County with no city government.