At a Glance
Median Income
$103,207
$49,725 per capita
Home Value
$483,400
Zillow: $516,726
Median Rent
$1,896/mo
28.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
248/100K
1,958/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
42.0%
90.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
5.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.9%
10.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
232 sunny days/yr
How Hillsboro Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hillsboro's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hillsboro a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hillsboro residents earn a median household income of $103,207 , which is 37% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $49,725. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 40,968 business establishments, including 3,193 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hillsboro is $483,400 , 71% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $516,726. Median rent is $1,896/month, with 28.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1996.
Safety & Crime
Hillsboro reports 248 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 35% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,958/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
42.0% of adults in Hillsboro hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(25% above the national average).
90.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hillsboro has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 232 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population107,050
Median Age34.8 yrs
Density4,049/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$103,207
Per Capita$49,725
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty5.6%
County GDP$90,618M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,553
Housing
A
Home Value$483,400
Rent$1,896
Ownership50.6%
Zillow$516,726
Housing Units41,745
Rent Burden28.0%
Crime
F
Violent248/100K
Property1,958/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault128/100K
Burglary158/100K
Health
Obesity32.9%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking10.4%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death7,476/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days232/yr
Rain45.4 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation164 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+42.0%
High School+90.6%
Graduate+18.5%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 17% / D 79%
Commute23 min
Broadband95.6%
Internet Speed201 Mbps
EV Stations96
Libraries19
Did You Know?
Hillsboro was founded in 1841.
The median home in Hillsboro was built in 1996.
19.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Portland International (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.473 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 201 Mbps.
There are 3,193 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 87 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.
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