Cedar Mill’s convenient location attracts thousands of Oregonians to the neighborhood, with its proximity to the corporate headquarters of Nike and Intel, which named its final version of the Pentium 4 processor after the community. The growth that Cedar Mill has experienced within the last 20 years is significant—the population of the Portland suburb increased by 40% since the turn of the century. With the population boom came a new elementary school and middle school, as well as plenty of new businesses. “They have been working hard on developing the area,” says Victoria Marchese, a senior broker with Eleete Real Estate and a Cedar Mill Business Association sponsor. “They are adding quite a few new places, like taphouses and coffee shops—all of the things that people really like.”
Insomnia Coffee and Wildwood Taphouse open
As the population of Cedar Mill grows, so does the number of things to do. The neighborhood recently welcomed the arrival of Insomnia Coffee Co, a popular coffee shop throughout the Portland area. Residents can head to the café for their regular hot or iced order and a bagel before heading across the street to the Cedar Mill Library, one of the largest nonprofit organizations in the state. Wildwood Taphouse, another local business with a location in Cedar Mill, makes for a great evening hang-out. Patrons enjoy one of 20 regularly rotating tapped beers in the cheerful space, which features a playful mural of a bear strumming a banjo. For groceries, residents head to Market of Choice or the Safeway in the Sunset Mall shopping center. For more local produce, they shop at the Cedar Mill Farmers Market in the Safeway parking lot every Saturday from May through October. “It’s packed every weekend,” Marchese says. “They have the fresh flowers, the fruits and veggies, sometimes there are people playing music there.”
Enjoy the multi-tiered cafe space at Insomnia Coffee Co. in Cedar Mill.
House brewed craft beer & American food at Great Notion Brewing in Cedar Mill.
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Cedar Mill Falls and the Mossuments
The neighborhood enjoys access to the extensive Tualatin Parks and Recreation District, including the Jordan Woods Natural Area. Granite sculptures called “Mossuments,” inscribed with taxonomic language for various species of moss, gradually become covered with a soft, velvety green layer throughout the woods’ 18 acres. The Jackie Husen Park at the mouth of the forest features a playground and a swing set. Another popular hiking destination is Cedar Mill Falls, accessible via the Cedar Mill Creek Greenway. The Americans with Disabilities Act-accessible trail leads to a boardwalk with a view of the area’s only waterfall. However, Marchese’s favorite way to view the rushing waterfalls is via the shorter Timberland Falls Trail.
The Sunset Athletic Club has been a community staple since the ‘70s, with more recent additions to accommodate Cedar Mill’s growing population. The recreation center enjoys local support, despite the arrival of competitors, offering a rock wall, indoor and outdoor pools, as well as indoor and outdoor tennis courts in return.
Serene view of the Cedar Mill Falls in the Cedar Mill neighborhood.
The Jordan Woods Natural Area in Cedar Mill is almost 19 acres of recreational area.
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International Baccalaureate programs at Beaverton School District
Cedar Mill is within the desirable Beaverton School District, with its youngest students attending Terra Linda Elementary School. Receiving an A from Niche, the school has an average class size of 19.5, as compared to the state-wide average of 22 students per class. After attending Tumwater Middle School—a candidate for the International Baccalaureate Middle Years program—local teenagers enroll at A-rated Sunset High School, which offers an International Baccalaureate Diploma program. Besides a strong academic program, Sunset High also has a range of historically successful athletic teams, with more than 40 combined state titles over the past 50 years. Every year, Sunset High gym students return to Terra Linda Elementary to teach children yoga poses and flows as part of their final project.
Terra Linda Elementary serves students in the Cedar Mill neighborhood of Portland, Oregon.
Tumwater Middle School sign.
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Ranch-style and contemporary traditional homes in Cedar Mill
Curving suburban streets wind around parks sprinkled generously throughout the Cedar Mill neighborhood, offering plenty of green space and fresh air. Homes in the area usually come in the ranch style or the contemporary traditional variety, with builds from both schools adorned by flower bushes with large blooms every spring. Homebuyers looking for three bedrooms can expect to spend between $500,000 to $650,000, though traditional contemporary builds with Craftsman-style influences or ranch-style homes built in the ‘70s with four bedrooms usually list between $700,000 and $850,000. Those looking for something with a little more size will find properties above the $1-million mark in the neighborhood as well.
Cedar Mill’s suburban setting is a change of pace from the urban setting of Portland.
Street level view of homes on 131st St. in Cedar Mill.
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Cornell Road passes all of the essential locations
Northwest Cornell Road runs across the southern half of Cedar Mill, passing by all of the essential locations: Safeway, Sunset Athletic Club and Cedar Mill Falls. The neighborhood sits immediately above Route 26, also known as Sunset Highway. Those looking to make a day trip into Portland can use the highway to reach downtown in around 20 minutes, depending on traffic. Nike’s world headquarters are only around 3 miles away from Cedar Mills, while the corporate campus of Intel—the biggest employer in Oregon—is about 7 miles away.
The Timberland Town Center in Cedar Mill has a wide variety of shopping options.
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Parks in this Area
Rock Creek Powerline Park
Basketball
Trails
Playground
Howard M Terpenning Recreation Complex
Pioneer Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Playground
Bonny Slope Park
Basketball
Playground
Parking Lot
Foege Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Playground
Skyview Park
Terra Linda Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Tennis
Mitchell Park
Lost Park
Picnic Area
Tennis
Playground
Transit
Airport
Portland International
33 min drive
Subway
Sunset Transit Center
Bus
NW Cornell & 153rd
Bus
NW Barnes & Saltzman
Bus
SW Walker & Greystone Ct
Bus
SW Walker & 150th
Bus
NW Cornell & 119th
Bus
St Vincent Hospital Dr & Barnes
Bus
SW Barnes & Monterey & St Vincent Hosp Dr
Reviews
Niche Reviews
4.120 Reviews
5.0Niche User
3/23/2016Niche Review
There is very little crime in the area. The police are around frequently, largely to monitor speeding, and their stations are located nearby. It is a very safe area.
5.0Current Resident
12/1/2022Niche Review
Cedar Mill is perfect for families; it has plenty of parks, grocery stores, and schools nearby with little crime. If you're looking to party, however, I'd recommend closer downtown, as there aren't really clubs or bars in the area.
5.0Niche User
11/12/2015Niche Review
I've in the area my whole life and it's been a very enjoyable experience. It's my home and I'm very thankful for the life I've been able to lead here.
4.0Niche User
4/8/2015Niche Review
I generally don't use any stores other than the grocery store nearby and those are great. I do wish there was an affordable gym nearby if possible.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Cedar Mill
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Cedar Mill, Portland sell after 37 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Cedar Mill, Portland over the last 12 months is $755,836, up 9% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
44,028
Median Age
40
Population Density
8 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$116,353
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$146,606
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97.3%
College Graduates
65.4%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
28.5%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
71%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
41''
Average Winter Low Temperature
34°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
1''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
51/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
48/ 100
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