Oak Hills, Ore.
Nearest major city: Portland
Population: 11,255
Median family income: $92,884
Median home price: $289,950
Unemployment rate: 9%
Violent crime index: 18
Oak Hills is one of the nicer neighborhoods of Beaverton, Portland's largest suburb with the state's third-largest school district. The Oak Hills development, well-known locally for its active homeowners association, has single-family homes and town houses on larger-than-average lots and includes a clubhouse, swimming pool, and recreation center. It is a pedestrian-friendly area and is close to the freeway and shopping centers. Homes here have become an even better value during the recession: The average home value in the area dropped about 15% to 20% in 2009 and has stabilized, according to a local realtor.
