jacob_girl housing Nov 23, 2025

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I work in engineering and The median home value here is around $483,400, which is pretty steep. Median household income is $103,207, which feels pretty solid for the area. Average temperature is around 53--F, so expect cold winters. Crime rate is something to consider -Hillsboro sits at 247.9 per 100K. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The weather takes some getting used to. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The city has invested a lot in new development.

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