Hillsboro

Hillsboro, Oregon Overview

With a composite score of 61.0/100 and a A grade, Hillsboro ranks #5 of 20 cities in Oregon. Its strongest showing is in Fiscal Health (70/100), while Livability (50/100) represents its largest gap.

Income & Employment in Hillsboro

Hillsboro’s median household income of $103,439 is 33% above the Oregon median of $77,630, and its 3.6% unemployment rate undercuts the state’s 5.4%. That economic strength is drawing residents — the population grew 1.2% recently.

Safety in Hillsboro

Hillsboro reports 300.6 violent crimes per 100,000, roughly in line with the statewide rate of 292 per 100,000. The property crime rate is 2554.5 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in Hillsboro

Hillsboro has a cost of living index of 106.6 (where 100 equals the national average), slightly above the national benchmark. The median home value is $483,400. Median monthly rent is $1,896. Renters spend 22.0% of income on rent, well within the 30% affordability guideline.

Health & Wellness in Hillsboro

The adult obesity rate in Hillsboro is 32.9% (CDC PLACES). The diabetes prevalence rate is 9.1%. Residents report an average of 17.4 poor mental health days per month, above the typical range. Oregon ranks #19 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in Hillsboro

Hillsboro has a high school graduation rate of 88.3%. The student-teacher ratio is 19.2:1. Local districts invest $16,671 per student, well above the national median. The city has 30 public schools serving 16,970 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate & Commute in Hillsboro

Hillsboro enjoys a moderate climate with an annual average of 58.9°F. Summers average 70.5°F. Winters average 43.2°F. Annual precipitation is 20.8 inches. 17.4% of workers in Hillsboro work from home, well above the national average.

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