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| City | Cedar Hills |
| State | Oregon (OR) |
| County | Washington County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Latitude | 45.50484 |
| Longitude | -122.798432 |
| Population | 8,379 |
| Density | 1715.3 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code | 97225 |
| Area Code | 503, 971 |
| County Seat | Hillsboro |
| School District | Beaverton School District 48J |
Cedar Hills endures as a quiet expanse where the damp, cool air of the Pacific Northwest shapes the daily pulse of the landscape. It lies 1.3 miles north-northeast of Beaverton, OR (from Beaverton, OR: bearing 12°T), and is situated 6.1 miles west-southwest of Portland. The terrain unfolds in modest rises and depressions, characterized by a persistent greenery that thrives under the gray, heavy skies of the region. A short distance away, the waters of Commonwealth Lake offer a stillness that mirrors the surrounding woodland, while the nearby Messinger Creek provides a steady, rhythmic cadence to the edge of the residential grid. Though the distant peaks of the Coast Range remain only a faint suggestion on the horizon, the local topography feels grounded by the presence of Balch Canyon. Residents often find respite in the expansive grounds of the Cedar Hills Recreation Center, where the natural fiber of the land remains accessible to all who wander its paths.
Cedar Hills grew from the deliberate expansion of suburban development, shifting the character of the soil from quiet timberland to a structured residential environment. The local economy relies heavily on the service sectors and professional trades that support the broader growth of the neighboring metropolitan corridors. Industry here is quiet, favoring small-scale commercial hubs over the heavy manufacturing that once defined more industrial outposts. The legacy of the area is tied to the steady, methodical pace of post-war suburban planning, which organized the community into the functional grid seen today. Commerce flows toward the proximity of Swan Island, where the industrial activity of the Swan Island Basin reminds inhabitants of the region’s long-standing maritime and logistics heritage.
Cedar Hills maintains a cultural identity rooted in the practical, unpretentious spirit of the modern Oregonian experience. The community gathers for local events that emphasize the changing of the seasons, often utilizing the amenities at the Cedar Hills Recreation Center as a focal point for neighborhood connection. While the area does not claim the birthplaces of world-renowned figures, it remains a place where the focus stays on the quiet accumulation of daily life rather than the clamor of celebrity. Architecture here reflects a mid-century sensibility, with homes that favor large windows to capture the low-slung, diffused light of the rainy months. The atmosphere is one of deliberate calm, where the influence of the nearby woods and the proximity to the coast creates a space that feels both isolated and deeply connected to the wider world.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Cedar Hills, Oregon. Coordinates: 45.50484, -122.798432. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Cedar Hills includes the ZIP code (97225), telephone area code (503, 971), county seat of Washington County (Hillsboro), and school district assignment (Beaverton School District 48J).
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |