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About
Life in Hillsboro
The median household income of $106,409 is solid, though you'll pay for it: homes median around $521,100 and rent runs about $1,978 a month, reflecting the reality that proximity to Portland's tech corridor comes with West Coast pricing. The city has exploded from 2,000 people in 1910 to over 106,000 today, which means you're living in a place with genuine infrastructure—light rail access via the MAX Blue Line, over twenty parks, and enough restaurants (331 and counting) to explore different cuisines without leaving town. The weather here is a real trade-off: summers warm up to the low 80s and stay pleasant, but you're looking at 161 days of rain per year between November and March, which is the Pacific Northwest reality.
Hillsboro at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
35.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
8.5%
Foreign-Born
20.4%
Broadband Internet
96.2%
of households
Population Growth
+4.4%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics20.4% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Hillsboro: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Hillsboro, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (31.0%), and 16.5% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
20.4%
of residents
65 and Older
11.9%
of residents
Households with Kids
29.5%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
22.8%
of households
Married Couples
48.6%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.53
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 30% above OR average
Rent, home values, and income in Hillsboro
In Hillsboro, rent runs 30% above the OR average, and home values are 9% above the OR average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
45.4%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
18.3%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
105.4
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,303
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
50.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1997
median year built
Vacant Homes
3.3%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $509,612 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for OR
Unemployment in Hillsboro and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Hillsboro is close to the OR average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Hillsboro Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area
Commute22.9 min avg
How Hillsboro residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Hillsboro, most residents drive alone to work (61%), and 70% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 19 mi
Portland International Airport (PDX)
Medium hub9.1M passengers boarded in 2025
- 137 mi
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Major hub25.4M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 13% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Hillsboro runs 13% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
287.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,979.9
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Hillsboro Police Department
Natural DisastersFlood most common — 4 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
96.0 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Washington County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Washington County, which includes Hillsboro, the most common type is flood, with 4 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | Heavy Snow | Not estimated |
| 2024 | 5 | Frost/Freeze | $75,000 |
| 2023 | 4 | Flood | $14,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | Thunderstorm Wind | $5,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | Flood | None reported |
| 2019 | 1 | Flood | None reported |
| 2018 | 3 | Lightning | $106,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
9 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Washington County, county-wide
Air Quality36 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Washington County, which includes Hillsboro, is typically good — 289 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
36
Good Days
289
per year
Moderate Days
76
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Washington County, county-wide
Climate79°F summers, 33°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Hillsboro has mild summers (avg high 79°F) and mild winters (avg low 33°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
62°/40°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
79°/51°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
64°/42°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
48°/33°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
42.2"
Annual Snowfall
2.7"
Hot Days/Year
17
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
64
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
159
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47°F | 34°F | 5.27" |
| Feb | 51°F | 34°F | 3.97" |
| Mar | 56°F | 37°F | 3.70" |
| Apr | 61°F | 39°F | 2.57" |
| May | 69°F | 45°F | 2.02" |
| Jun | 74°F | 49°F | 1.31" |
| Jul | 82°F | 52°F | 0.37" |
| Aug | 82°F | 52°F | 0.48" |
| Sep | 76°F | 48°F | 1.38" |
| Oct | 64°F | 41°F | 3.37" |
| Nov | 53°F | 37°F | 5.44" |
| Dec | 46°F | 33°F | 6.05" |
Healthcare2 hospitals, avg 3.5/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Hillsboro
Hillsboro has 2 hospitals, averaging 3.5 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating.
Hospitals
2
within city limits
Uninsured
6.2%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
3.5 / 5
Kaiser Foundation Hospital Westside
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Hillsboro Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Cedar Hills Hospital
Psychiatric · 7.6 mi away · Portland
Providence St Vincent Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.1 mi away · Portland
Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 11.6 mi away · Portland
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education19.3:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Hillsboro
Hillsboro's student/teacher ratio is 19.3:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 42.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
29
within city limits
Private Schools
5
within city limits
College Degree Rate
42.3%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
19.3:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Hillsboro (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 19,531 students · in-state tuition $5,430 · 20% graduate · median earnings $48,571 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 13,182 students · in-state tuition $12,315 · 59% graduate · median earnings $62,447 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,957 students · in-state tuition $60,100 · 80% graduate · median earnings $85,634 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,120 students · in-state tuition $68,048 · 72% graduate · median earnings $64,090 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,516 students · in-state tuition $58,348 · 70% graduate · median earnings $67,497 (10 yrs after entry)
Oregon Health & Science University
12.3 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 836 students · 95% graduate · median earnings $109,788 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, 15 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Hillsboro
Hillsboro has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Fort Vancouver National Historic Site (15 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Fort Vancouver National Historic Site
National Historic Site
15 mi awayLewis and Clark National Historical Park
National Historical Park
68 mi awayPublic Libraries in Hillsboro
Hillsboro Public Library
2850 Ne Brookwood Pkwy, Hillsboro
Shute Park Branch
775 Se Tenth Ave, Hillsboro
Cities Near Hillsboro
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Hillsboro?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Hillsboro FAQ
Is Hillsboro, Oregon affordable?⌄
Hillsboro's median rent is $1,978/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $106,409/year. Median home value is $521,100.
Is Hillsboro, Oregon safe?⌄
Hillsboro's violent crime rate was 288 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1980 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Hillsboro, Oregon?⌄
Hillsboro has an unemployment rate of 5.0%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Hillsboro, Oregon?⌄
The cost of living in Hillsboro is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,978/month and median household income is $106,409/year. The median home value is $521,100. About 45% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Hillsboro, Oregon?⌄
The average commute in Hillsboro is 23 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from