Bethany, Oregon got its name from a small crossroads trading center established in the 1870s by a Swiss immigrant who set up the first post office in the area.Today, Bethany is an unincorporated part of Washington County on the west side of the Portland, Oregon metropolitan area that is home to over 20,000 people. With great housing options, a country club for golf enthusiasts and proximity to the great outdoors that Oregon and Washington offer, Bethany is nothing short of a great place to live.

Bethany is a popular part of its region, with people moving in and driving up population growth. Not only do those new to Oregon like moving here, so do others who live close, but also want to be part of the northern Washington County lifestyle. With easy access to light rail and the freeway, everything feels close. It's wise to plan any move with as much lead time as you can. You don't want to have to settle for something else while you wait for something spectacular in Bethany to open up. Rewards come through preparation, right?

Moving to Bethany

Speaking of rewards and preparation, make sure you get to know each neighborhood in Bethany before you make a move. You want to settle into the neighborhood best suited to your liking, so preparation is key!Bethany Village: This is a master-planned area designed with the idea of making everything nearby accessible and increasing pedestrian and biking opportunities. Rental condos and single-unit houses are integrated with shops and eateries in a style that encourages staying close to home -- and why not when everything is here? Developments like Central Parc Condominiums and Laurel Parc Senior Living Center are part of Bethany Village.Rock Creek: Great recreation and more are part of the Rock Creek Community, located on the south edge of the Bethany area and north edge of Highway 26. Try your skills on the pitch at the Rock Creek Powerline Soccer Fields.Bethany Meadows: The area around Bethany Meadows Park is a nice mix of residential housing with some apartment rentals and a great deal of single-unit homes. You can start your search for a home for rent in Bethany in this part of town.Claremont: The part of town around Claremont Country Club is a great place to look for a condo for rent or a nice house to buy. The Claremont Country Club also offers golfing and nice views of the surrounding area.

Bethany Neighborhoods

Being within easy driving distance to the Spectacular Oregon Coast, the Cascade Mountains, and the Columbia River Gorge help make this a great location for anyone who loves the natural grandeur of the Pacific Northwest. Add to that the excitement of being next door to all the weird adventure that can be Portlandia, and it's easy to see why it's such a popular place to live. Just minutes away is the Oregon Zoo and Washington Park, not to mention America's largest urban green area -- Forest Park. It's a great area to be in!

Living in Bethany

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