Located just 10 miles southwest of Portland, the city of Tigard maintains small town charm with big city convenience! And with a growing population of just over 50,000 residents calling the city home, it’s not hard to see why Tigard is the premiere place to live in Oregon. Boasting beautiful Pacific Northwest weather, easy commuter and pedestrian access, beautiful nature trails and fantastic shopping opportunities, Tigard offers its residents endless opportunities for employment and entertainment.

Founded as a rural farming town by Wilson Tigard, the city has maintained its small town community atmosphere, including its commitment to environmental stewardship, even as it has grown with urban convenience. For instance, in recognition of Tigard’s forestry management, the city has been awarded Tree City USA status for fourteen years! The city also continues a tradition of public service commitment, including a public library that offers homebound services to residents that cannot physically access the library with services such as books by mail, talking books and braille services.

Concurrent with its commitment to community service, Tigard has continued to improve community access, such as through implementing bike-friendly commuter routes, electric vehicle charging stations, and safe public transportation. Such convenient commuter access, combined with ready access to Highway 217 just minutes from downtown, makes Tigard an outstanding location for residents commuting to Portland and its high tech corridor. The city also offers fantastic opportunities for employees and business owners within its own city limits as well. Learn more about Tigard’s business opportunities through the Tigard Chamber of Commerce and read more about the city’s demographics here.

With a charming history as a farmstead community, the Tigard is still home for extensive historic sites, including the Doriot Rider Log Home, Durham Elementary School and Ye-Olde Windmill. Learn more about Tigard’s history on a photo tour here. As part of the city’s farming heritage, Tigard also hosts a seasonal Farmers Market each weekend from April to October where residents can find fresh, local produce, crafts and artisan gifts. Learn more about Tigard’s Farmers Market vendors, including Floro Farms, a local Tigard farm that focuses on micro greens, herbs, vegetable starts and produce.

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