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Tigard, Oregon
Population: 46,300
Located in Washington County
Welcome to the livable, clean and affordable community of Tigard! Due in part to its quality of life, Tigard is the home base for a myriad of health care professionals - physicians, dentists, optometrists, chiropractors and nurse practitioners. The average household income is $50,888. The Chamber of Commerce serves as the local information center and sponsors many community and business events throughout the year. Tigard is truly a family-oriented community.
Tigard is a community building for today and its future. Local government and school leaders, citizen groups, businesses and individuals work hard to build upon Tigard's significant community attributes as the City prepares for the 21st Century. High tech company growth known as "the Silicon Forest" attributes to continued growth in the area. Major employers in Tigard include: Precision Interconnect Corporation; Nordstrom, Inc.; Flir Systems, Inc.; Gage Industries, Inc.; Gerber, Legendary Blades Division; and Qwest Dex, Inc. Tigard strives to manage growth and blend the amenities of a modern city with the friendliness and spirit of a small town.
Neighborhoods revolve around the schools. The Tigard-Tualatin School District has nine elementary, three middle and two high schools. The district offers high quality education. Students and faculty are recognized yearly for outstanding achievements. Tigard, is also home to many private and professional schools and colleges. Extensive, community-based, volunteer-run sports programs, some of the largest in the state, support the school district's athletic programs.
Tigard features many opportunities for activity and recreation, including several public and private golf courses, nine city parks, outdoor tennis courts, bike and pedestrian paths and the Tigard High School Swim Center. The Tigard Library offers much more than just a book to read. The library houses more than 95,000 books and 10,000 videos, audio tapes and CD's. Close to Tigard is Scenic Mt. Hood, with a variety of ski areas. Tigard is near to Oregon's beautiful coastline.
The Arts Commission of Tigard, Tualatin and Sherwood (ACTTS) actively promotes the arts in Tigard and brings world-class performing artists to the city. A new state-of-the-art auditorium at Tigard High School is the summer home to the professional Broadway Rose Theater.
Washington Square, one of the Northwest's largest climate controlled shopping malls is in Tigard. It features newly remodeled major department stores including one of the largest Nordstrom stores on the West coast. A new food court, covered parking and many specialty shops makes this a pleasant shopping experience.
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