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Hillsboro

#18 in Best Suburbs to Live in Oregon
  • A-
    Overall Grade
  • Town in Oregon
  • 272 reviews
    A-
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      B
    2. Crime & Safety
      C+
    3. Housing
      B-
    4. Nightlife
      A-
    5. Good for Families
      B+
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      B
    9. Cost of Living
      C
    10. Health & Fitness
      B+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      A
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    Hillsboro is a town in Oregon with a population of 102,396. Hillsboro is in Washington County and is one of the best places to live in Oregon. Living in Hillsboro offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents own their homes. In Hillsboro there are a lot of coffee shops and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Hillsboro and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Hillsboro are above average.
    About Hillsboro...
    Population
    102,396

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $282,300
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,249
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Urban Suburban Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      47%
    • Own
      53%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      157.6
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      55.9
      40.7
    • Robbery
      49.5
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      190.6
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,513
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      199.8
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      14%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      19%
    • 35-44 years
      16%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      10%
    • 65+ years
      10%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      16%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      23%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      31%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      19%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      11%
      13%

    Working in Hillsboro

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $75,599
    National
    $55,322
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    Hillsboro Reviews

    272 reviews
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    I work in Downtown Hillsboro at the courthouse. One of the best aspects of the job is the location. We can eat lunch on the lawn under the massive trees, listening to the street musicians. We can also relax across the way on the steps of the Civic Center and enjoy the fountains. Also, Main Street is loaded with sidewalk cafes and many ethnic restaurants. There is a lunch counter at the historical Hillsboro Pharmacy who still run their original soda fountain. It's a step back in time. There are boutiques, a hobby shop, bookstores, antique malls etc to walk around in. Great shopping for unique gifts! So many ways to pass time.
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    Hillsboro is a safe, diverse, and enthusiastic community! Being the town I have grown up in most of my life I can say that with the utmost confidence this is a wonderful place to live. Although, one major thing I would like to see changed in the next ten to twenty years with Hillsboro is its attention to its education in public schools. Many schools just do not have the funds necessary to give the children of tomorrow the education they need. I believe the city of Hillsboro should focus its efforts on education and less on the development of new homes and facilities.
    I am so proud to be from beautiful, diverse Hillsboro! Everyone is celebrated and everyone is welcome. There is always something fun going on that is free and family friendly. The shopping areas have everything you need in downtown, Orenco and Tanasbourne. We enjoy lots of ethnic restaurants and farmers markets. It’s a healthy way of life!