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Banks, OR

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Population
1,821
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
210 ft
Median Home Value
$446,800
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,740/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$86,087
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Banks

Banks is a small town of around 1,800 residents on the western edge of the Tualatin Valley, about 25 miles west of Portland. Surrounded by rolling farmland and timber country, it has a relaxed, rural feel while keeping daily necessities within reach. Commuters have a straightforward drive along Highway 26 into Hillsboro and the Silicon Forest, and weekend trips to the Oregon Coast along Highway 6 take less than an hour.

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For outdoor lovers, the town is best known as the trailhead for the scenic 21-mile Banks-Vernonia State Trail, with hiking, camping, and disc golf nearby at Stub Stewart State Park. Families are served by the local Banks School District, which keeps elementary, middle, and high school students close to home. Major hospitals, colleges, and big-box retail are a short trip east into Washington County, making Banks an appealing spot if you want country quiet with easy access to metro conveniences.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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