The Town FilesHillsboro, Oregon
City in Washington County · population 106,447 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $521,100
- Household income
- $106,409
- Jan low / Jul high
- 34° / 82°
- Snow a year
- 3 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 1
- Median age
- 35.0
Hillsboro is a city of 106,447 people in Washington County, Oregon. The median home is worth $521,100, above the typical Oregon town ($394,200). It ranks better transit than 98% of Oregon towns, more vibrant than 92% of Oregon towns, more walkable than 91% of Oregon towns.
How Hillsboro ranks
Percentile among Oregon towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Oregon towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Hillsboro is worth $521,100, above the typical Oregon town ($394,200). Homes cost about 4.9 times the median household income of $106,409, which is more affordable than 58% of Oregon towns. Median rent is $1,978 a month. 50.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Hillsboro | Typical Oregon town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $521,100 | $394,200 |
| Median rent | $1,978 | $1,312 |
| Median household income | $106,409 | $76,221 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.9× | 5.1× |
| Homeownership | 50.2% | 71.1% |
| Median year built | 1997 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Hillsboro
| People | Hillsboro | Typical Oregon town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.0 | 41.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 11.9% | 20.1% |
| Under 18 | 20.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 42.3% | 23.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.5% | 10.8% |
| Veterans | 5.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 20.4% | — |
| Work from home | 22.0% | 12.2% |
| Average commute | 22.9 min | 23.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.2% | 92.4% |
Weather in Hillsboro
July highs average 82.1°F and January lows 33.6°F. About 35.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 2.7 inches of snow (typical Oregon town: 3.1 in). Expect about 17 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 64 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Hillsboro since 1950, compared with 2 for the typical Oregon town. The strongest, an EF0, struck on September 8, 2019 about 6.4 miles from the town center. The most recent was on September 8, 2019.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 2 times; the largest was 1.00 inches on May 25, 1998.
Severe weather in Washington County since 1996
Washington County has been included in 17 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 9, 2024 | Fire | FM-5529: Lee Falls Fire |
| September 15, 2020 | Fire | DR-4562: Wildfires And Straight-Line Winds |
| September 10, 2020 | Fire | EM-3542: Wildfires |
| September 10, 2020 | Fire | FM-5371: Chehalem Mountain Bald Peak Fire |
| September 8, 2020 | Fire | FM-5358: Powerline Fire |
Jobs and pay in Washington County
Washington County had 308,680 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $90,292 a year. Unemployment was 3.2% in 2023; in Hillsboro itself the ACS puts it at 4.8%.
Public schools in Hillsboro
30 public schools with 16,970 students, about 19.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Century High School | 9-12 | 1,565 | 22.7 |
| Glencoe High School | 9-12 | 1,498 | 22.4 |
| Liberty High School | 9-12 | 1,435 | 21.1 |
| Hillsboro High School | 9-12 | 1,343 | 19.2 |
| Beaverton Academy of Science and Engineering | 6-12 | 853 | 22.4 |
| Evergreen Jr High School | 7-8 | 707 | 20.8 |
| J W Poynter Middle School | 7-8 | 687 | 19.1 |
| R A Brown Middle School | 7-8 | 679 | 20.6 |
| South Meadows Middle School | 7-8 | 598 | 16.6 |
| Quatama Elementary School | K-6 | 537 | 19.2 |
| FLEX Online School | K-12 | 479 | 15.5 |
| Imlay Elementary School | K-6 | 465 | 19.4 |
Towns near Hillsboro
- Rockcreek, OR3.4 mi · 9,862 people · home $653,300
- Aloha, OR3.9 mi · 53,828 people · home $484,400
- Oak Hills, OR4.7 mi · 11,903 people · home $647,800
- Bethany, OR5.3 mi · 31,350 people · home $751,700
- Cornelius, OR5.6 mi · 12,694 people · home $452,900
- Marlene Village, OR5.6 mi · 5,485 people · home $539,800
- North Plains, OR5.7 mi · 3,441 people · home $587,500
- Cedar Hills, OR6.4 mi · 8,379 people · home $611,400
Hillsboro questions
Is Hillsboro, Oregon a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Hillsboro scores better for retirees than 9% of Oregon towns and quieter than 4%. 11.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.0).
How much does a house cost in Hillsboro?
The median owner-occupied home in Hillsboro is valued at $521,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $106,409, so homes cost about 4.9 times income. Median rent is $1,978 a month.
What is the weather like in Hillsboro?
July highs average 82.1°F and January lows 33.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 35.9 inches of precipitation a year and 2.7 inches of snow.
Does Hillsboro get tornadoes?
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Hillsboro since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF0 on September 8, 2019. The typical Oregon town has had 2.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)