About Tualatin, Oregon
Tualatin is a city of approximately 28,000 straddling the border of Washington and Clackamas counties, about 12 miles southwest of Portland. Named for the Tualatin River that runs through it, the city is home to major retail, manufacturing, and the well-loved Tualatin Commons.
History of Tualatin
Tualatin takes its name from the Tualatin Kalapuya, the Native American people who inhabited the Tualatin River Valley. The city was platted in 1886, and for most of its history was a small agricultural community. It grew substantially beginning in the 1970s with the construction of I-5 and the development of large employers like Lam Research and Nike's distribution facility.
Neighborhoods in Tualatin
Tualatin is home to a mix of neighborhoods and districts, each with its own character.
| Neighborhood | Character |
|---|
| Downtown Tualatin / Tualatin Commons | A planned walkable mixed-use district around a small artificial lake. |
| Bridgeport Village area | An upscale outdoor mall and surrounding residential neighborhoods. |
| Ibach | An established residential area on the west side. |
| South Tualatin | Newer developments extending toward Wilsonville. |
Notable attractions in Tualatin
Tualatin offers residents and visitors a variety of local attractions.
Tualatin Commons
A 10-acre lake surrounded by restaurants, shops, and walking paths.
Bridgeport Village
An upscale outdoor shopping and dining destination.
Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge
Just west of the city, offering trails and wildlife viewing.
Crawfish Festival
An annual summer event celebrating the city's freshwater crawfish heritage.
Tualatin at a glance
- Population: ~28,000
- Median household income: $95,000
- Median home value: $580,000
Economy of Tualatin
Tualatin's economy is diverse, with major employers in manufacturing (Lam Research, Pacific Foods), healthcare, and retail. The city's position along I-5 and the Tualatin River has made it attractive for both distribution operations and family residential communities.
Yes — we serve Tualatin. Our Beaverton clinic on Canyon Road is the closest location, and we also offer in-home mobile service if you’d rather we come to you.
The Beaverton clinic is on the 2nd floor (stairs only). If stairs are a barrier, our in-home mobile service is the right choice.
