Living in Hillsboro, OR
Hillsboro is the 290th-largest city in the US, home to about 111,000 people in 2025. It has grown 4.4% since 2020. Prices across the metro area run above the national average (105.4 on an index where the US is 100).
- Population, 2025
- 111,126+4.4% since 2020
- Median home value
- $521,1004.9 years of median income
- Median rent
- $1,978/morent plus utilities
- Household income
- $106,409median, per year
- Price level
- 105.4US average = 100
- January / July highs
- 47° / 82°lows 34° / 52°
- Average commute
- 23 min22% work from home
- State income tax
- 9.9%top rate, graduated
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County: Washington County
Time zone: Pacific Time (UTC-8, UTC-7 in summer)
Elevation: about 194 ft
Metro area: Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
Cost of living in Hillsboro
The median home in Hillsboro is worth $521,100 and the median household earns $106,409 a year, so a typical home costs about 4.9 years of income. Median gross rent (rent plus utilities) is $1,978 a month, about 22% of the median household's income. BEA puts overall prices in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area at 105.4, with housing at 125.1 and goods at 105.2 (US = 100). In practice, a $75,000 salary in an average-priced place stretches about as far as $79,100 here. Oregon taxes wages at a top rate of 9.9%. The average combined state and local sales tax in Oregon is 0%.
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Hillsboro weather
Average highs run from 47°F in January to 82°F in July, and January nights average 34°F. It gets 36 inches of rain and melted snow a year and 3 inches of snow. Nights drop below freezing about 64 times a year. The most comfortable months are May to September.
Month-by-month weather and the best time to visit Hillsboro
People and work
The median resident is 35.0 years old, and 42% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 50% of households own their home. The average one-way commute is 23 minutes; 22% of workers work from home and 4% take public transit.
- Median age
- 35.0187th youngest of 546
- Bachelor's or higher
- 42%adults 25+
- Homeowners
- 50%of households
- People per sq mile
- 4,20226.4 sq mi of land
- Take transit to work
- 4%2% walk, 0.4% bike
- Unemployment
- 4.8%2020-2024 average
- Poverty rate
- 8.5%of residents
- Typical home built
- 1997median year
Who moves to Hillsboro, and where people go
From farther away, newcomers most often come from Los Angeles (Los Angeles County), Phoenix (Maricopa County) and Seattle (King County). People who leave for somewhere more than 100 miles away most often head to Phoenix (Maricopa County), Seattle (King County) and Bend (Deschutes County). See the map and full lists
IRS county-to-county migration, 2022 to 2023 tax years. Where Americans are moving.
Natural hazards, home prices and air quality
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
FEMA rating for Washington County, scored against every US county. Biggest risks: inland flooding, earthquake, heat wave, ice storm.
Home prices
+1.4% in a year
Up 21% over five years. FHFA house price index for the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA area, 2026 Q2.
Air quality, 2025
70% good days
2 days unhealthy at least for sensitive groups. EPA daily air quality index for the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA area (365 days measured).
FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025) combines expected losses from 18 natural hazards with how vulnerable and resilient the community is. It describes the county, not your street; check flood maps for a specific address at FEMA's Flood Map Service Center.
Parks and sights near Hillsboro
The best-known parks, museums, zoos and landmarks within about 35 miles. Tap Been or Want to add them to your city passport.
- Portland Community College 13 miles
- Portland State University 14 miles
- Clark College 17 miles
- Clackamas Community College 24 miles
- Mt Hood Community College 27 miles
- University of Portland 12 miles
- George Fox University 16 miles
Places from Wikidata (CC0), linked to each one's official site or Wikipedia article. Check hours and fees before you go.
Airports near Hillsboro
| Airport | Distance | Passengers boarding in 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Portland International Airport PDX | 18 mi | 8,639,088 |
| McNary Field Airport SLE | 44 mi | 28,119 |
Federal Aviation Administration, calendar year 2024 passenger boardings (enplanements) at commercial service airports. Straight-line distance.
Colleges in and near Hillsboro
| College | Distance | Undergrads | Net price a year | Graduate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Community College | 13 mi | 19,531 | $6,234 | 19% |
| Portland State University | 14 mi | 13,182 | $8,337 | 53% |
| Clackamas Community College | 24 mi | 4,963 | $9,041 | 25% |
| Clark College | 17 mi | 4,945 | $18,625 | n/a |
| University of Portland | 12 mi | 2,957 | $28,803 | 81% |
| George Fox University | 16 mi | 2,699 | $31,648 | 69% |
US Department of Education College Scorecard, October 2026 release. Net price is the average yearly cost after grants for students who get federal aid. Graduate: share finishing within 150% of normal time.
Frost dates and fall color in Hillsboro
Half the years, the last spring night at 32°F comes before April 16, so plant tender crops after that date or wait a week or two to be safer. Fall color depends on the trees, but the US Department of Agriculture says the brightest leaves come with warm, sunny days and cool nights, and that frost ruins vivid color. Here, cool 36°F nights usually start around October 6 and the first frost comes around October 23.
NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for Portland-Hillsboro Airport, OR, median (50%) dates. All frost dates for Hillsboro.
Wildfire smoke in Hillsboro
From 2021 through 2025, a smoke plume covered Hillsboro on about 65 days a year, including about 19 days of medium or heavy smoke. Smoke high overhead can turn sunsets red without reaching the ground, so check the air quality reading before you change plans.
NOAA Hazard Mapping System smoke analysis, daily satellite plumes over the city center, 2021 to 2025. Smoke days for every city.
Home internet in Hillsboro
Census Bureau American Community Survey 2020-2024, table B28002, 42,145 households. Compare every city.
Public schools in Hillsboro
Downtown Hillsboro is in this district. Neighborhoods farther out may belong to a different one, so check the address with the district before you buy or rent.
| District | Grades | Students | Schools | Students per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsboro School District 1J | Pre-K to 12 | 18,781 | 37 | 19.2 |
Other districts within 10 miles: Portland School District 1J (43,357 students), Beaverton School District 48J (37,891 students), Tigard-Tualatin School District 23J (11,433 students), Forest Grove School District 15 (5,712 students), Newberg School District 29J (4,033 students), Scappoose School District 1J (2,282 students).
National Center for Education Statistics, school district boundaries and characteristics, 2024-25 school year.
Hillsboro's twin cities
Cities at least 250 miles away with the closest match to Hillsboro's weather month by month and its costs (price level, home values and rent).
- Rialto, CA76% matchCompare
- Columbia, MD59% matchCompare
- Annapolis, MD58% matchCompare
- Vallejo, CA58% matchCompare
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Ski resorts near Hillsboro
- Mount Hood Skibowl 60 miles
- Summit Ski Area 61 miles
- Snow Bunny 62 miles
- Timberline Lodge ski area 62 miles
Straight-line distance. All ski resorts.
Pros and cons of living in Hillsboro
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Pros
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Cons
- Data Oregon's top income tax rate is 9.9%, among the highest in the country.
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Cities near Hillsboro
| City | Distance | Population | Home value | Price level | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaverton, OR | 9 mi | 97,842 | $569,800 | 105.4 | Compare |
| Portland, OR | 14 mi | 635,109 | $581,500 | 105.4 | Compare |
| Vancouver, WA | 18 mi | 199,698 | $462,400 | 105.4 | Compare |
| Gresham, OR | 27 mi | 111,513 | $458,700 | 105.4 | Compare |
| Salem, OR | 41 mi | 181,779 | $416,900 | 103.6 | Compare |
| Eugene, OR | 102 mi | 178,618 | $460,400 | 101.6 | Compare |
Straight-line distance between city centers.
Hillsboro ranks 16th of 42 in our best suburbs of Portland ranking.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hillsboro a good place to live?
It depends on what you need. The numbers show short commutes. Compare Hillsboro side by side with another city to see how it stacks up for you.
What is the population of Hillsboro?
The Census Bureau estimates Hillsboro had 111,126 residents on July 1, 2025, compared with 106,490 in April 2020 (+4.4%).
How much do you need to earn to live in Hillsboro?
Using BEA price levels, a $75,000 salary in an average-priced US city buys about the same as $79,100 in the Hillsboro area. The median household here earns $106,409.
When is the best time to visit Hillsboro?
By the 1991-2020 climate normals, May to September are the most comfortable months. July averages 82°F and January 47°F for daytime highs.
What county is Hillsboro in?
Hillsboro is in Washington County, Oregon. Source: Census Bureau 2020 geography.
What time zone is Hillsboro in?
Hillsboro is on Pacific Time (UTC-8, or UTC-7 during daylight saving time from March to November).
What is the elevation of Hillsboro?
About 194 feet above sea level at the city center. Elevation varies across the city.
Does Oregon have a state income tax?
Yes. Oregon has a graduated income tax with a top rate of 9.9% for 2026. Some cities add a local income tax, which is not included here.
Sources
Population: Census Bureau Vintage 2025 estimates (July 1, 2025). Income, housing, education and commuting: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates for the city of Hillsboro. Price levels: BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 for the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. Weather: NOAA 1991-2020 normals, Portland-Hillsboro Airport, OR station; snowfall from Forest Grove, OR. Taxes: Tax Foundation 2026. How we get our numbers.