Hillsboro, OR

Nicknamed “The Hub City,” Hillsboro is the largest community in northwest Oregon and is situated in an area known as the Silicon Forest because of all its technology companies. Residents in Hillsboro can access more than 20 parks along with three medical centers, and three college campuses are available to students. Hillsboro has an active cultural scene and many independent dining options.

Hillsboro Rankings

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Affordable Places To Live In Hillsboro

Median Household Income

^$81,449

Median Home Value

^$348,997

Housing Affordability Index

115

Percent of Adult Population with 401(k)

18.10^%

Education & Career Opportunities In Hillsboro

Unemployment Rate

3.90^%

Total Businesses

3470

Percent of Population With Bachelor's Degree or Higher

40.90^%

Percent of Population in the Workforce

69.60^%

Food Scene in Hillsboro

43.70^%

Percent of Adults Drank Beer in Last 6 Months

Restaurants per Capita

26.10

Percent of Adults who Dined Out

53.40^%

Average Annual Spending on Lunch Out

^$1,346.00

Love Where You Live In Hillsboro

Volunteerism Rate

16.70^%

Adults Volunteered for Charitable Organization

Voting

49.50^%

Of Adults Voted in Last Election

Local Participation

5.10^%

Adults Served on a Local Committee

Diversity Index

69.00

Health in Hillsboro

91.80^%

Of Population Has Health Insurance

16.00^%

Of Population Jogged in the Past Year

Hospitals per Capita

0.47

26.00^%

Of Households Used Organic Food in Last 6 Months

Where to Live Now In Hillsboro

Average Mortgage Amount

^$1,055.73

Median Rent

^$1,125

52.90^%

Of Homes Owned

47.10^%

Of Homes Rented

Experiences & Adventures In Hillsboro

8.20^%

Of Population Went to Art Gallery Last Year

11.40^%

Of Population Attended Live Theater Last Year

14.20^%

Of Population Went to a Zoo Last Year