HILLSBORO

A tranquil suburb close to Portland.

Welcome to Hillsboro

Hillsboro, a western suburb of Portland, is a great place to live as it combines the tranquility of the suburbs with cutting-edge innovation and stunning natural beauty for which Oregon is recognized. With almost 100,000 residents, Hillsboro is an integral part of Oregon's economic, environmental, and technological future. It's the state's technological hub, known as the Silicon Forest, and home to numerous startups and established tech companies like Intel, the state's largest employer. 

 

Farmers' markets, dog parks, art venues, community gardens, and locally-owned restaurants and shops are popular with locals and tourists. The locals greatly appreciate the community's award-winning parks and library. The MAX Blue Line of TriMet stops at nine stations, and cars can reach the coast via State Route 26. Hillsboro has a state-of-the-art stadium where the Single-A minor league baseball team plays. The city also features numerous parks and sports fields.

What to Love

  • Proximity to Portland
  • Vibrant main street
  • Rich with outdoor recreation
  • Bustling residential community

Local Lifestyle

Hillsboro is a town with a strong sense of community. Getting to know your neighbors is easy because there is never a shortage of fun things to do in the area. To the west is the coast, while to the east is Mount Hood, both less than two hours away by car. Residents go to Mount Hood for skiing and snowboarding in the winter and hiking, swimming, hunting, and fishing in the spring and summer. 

Three hours away, in Bend, you can find winter skiing and many other outdoor activities all year round if you wish to explore the high desert. There are also several parks and campgrounds in the area that offer opportunities for camping, hiking, and other outdoor activities. 

Dining, Entertainment, & Shopping

Whether you're searching for a new wardrobe or a souvenir, there are plenty of shopping opportunities in Hillsboro. Featuring over fifty stores, the open-air Streets of Tanasbourne mixes main street charm with shopping center convenience. Take the MAX light rail train from downtown and travel to Lloyd Center, a shopping mall with over 200 businesses and an indoor ice rink. It features a food court with seventeen restaurants, a movie theater with eighteen screens, and several department stores. 

 

Copper River Restaurant and Bar features a fun atmosphere, several craft beers on tap, and scratch-made, locally-sourced food. Their happy hour is enjoyable, with select drinks and excellent food choices. For wood-fired pizzas and bucket drinks, head to The Rock Wood-Fired Pizza. Head to The Old Spaghetti Factory for traditional Italian entrees or Mr. Bento Burger for Japanese-inspired burgers and sides. Helvetia Tavern, located just outside Cornelius Pass, is well-known for its famed jumbo burger and baseball cap-covered ceiling. Other notable restaurants include The Meating Place, ABV Public House, Salam, and Vivi's Vietnamese Noodle House

Things to Do

Head to Roloff Farms, a fantastical playland with several one-of-a-kind structures designed to keep kids of all ages entertained. During pumpkin season, the farm hosts a wide variety of exciting activities, including a pumpkin patch, wagon tours, and pony rides. The Oregon International Air Show draws in thousands of people each year. This event features various aviation-related products and services, including engine monitoring tools, ultralight powered paragliders, avionics Plug-n-Play instrument panels, propellers, certified home-built aircraft supplies, and more. 

 

Ron Tonkin Field is home to the Hillsboro Hops. The 4,500-seat stadium is home to the only major league baseball team in the Portland metro region and is also utilized for other sports like soccer and lacrosse. TopGolf is a premier entertainment destination in Hillsboro, with exciting and competitive golf games for people of all ages, a climate-controlled playing area, an extensive food and drink menu, a full-service restaurant and bar, private rooms for gatherings of any size, and HDTVs to watch the big game. Orenco Woods Nature Park, Rood Bridge Park, Jackson Bottom Wetlands, Smith Berry Barn, and Oak Knoll Winery are a few more locations worth checking out.

 

Schools 

Hillsboro falls under the Hillsboro School District. Top schools in this town include:

 

  • Orenco Elementary School, Grades K-6

Overview for HILLSBORO, OR

135,613 people live in HILLSBORO, where the median age is 35 and the average individual income is $37,452.89. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

135,613

Total Population

35 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$37,452.89

Average individual Income

Demographics and Employment Data for HILLSBORO, OR

HILLSBORO has 48,920 households, with an average household size of 3. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in HILLSBORO do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 135,613 people call HILLSBORO home. The population density is 3,922.93 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

135,613

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

35

Median Age

49.8 / 50.2%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
48,920

Total Households

3

Average Household Size

$37,452.89

Average individual Income

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in HILLSBORO, OR

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The following schools are within or nearby HILLSBORO. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Type
Name
Category
Grades
School rating
W Verne McKinney Elementary School
PUBLIC
K - 6th
2/5
W L Henry Elementary School
PUBLIC
K - 6th
1/5
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
2/5
Evergreen Junior High School
PUBLIC
7th - 8th
3/5
Hillsboro Online Academy
PUBLIC
K - 12th
4/5
Eastwood Elementary School
PUBLIC
K - 6th
No rating available
Jackson Elementary School
PUBLIC
K - 6th
4/5
Childrens Discovery School
PRIVATE
PreK - K
No rating available
St Matthew Catholic School
PRIVATE
PreK - 8th
No rating available
Brookwood Elementary School
PUBLIC
K - 6th
1/5
Mooberry Elementary School
PUBLIC
K - 6th
1/5
J W Poynter Middle School
PUBLIC
7th - 8th
2/5
South Meadows Middle School
PUBLIC
7th - 8th
1/5
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
1/5
Paul L Patterson Elementary School
PUBLIC
K - 6th
4/5
Minter Bridge Elementary School
PUBLIC
K - 6th
1/5
City View Charter School
PUBLIC
K - 8th
2/5
Lincoln Street Elementary School
PUBLIC
K - 6th
No rating available
Rosedale Elementary School
PUBLIC
K - 6th
2/5
Beaverton Academy of Science and Engineering
PUBLIC
6th - 12th
5/5
Tualatin Valley Academy
PRIVATE
PreK - 10th
No rating available
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
4/5
PUBLIC
7th - 8th
4/5
Orenco Elementary School
PUBLIC
K - 6th
4/5
Oregon Virtual Education (ORVED)
PUBLIC
K - 12th
No rating available
Ladd Acres Elementary School
PUBLIC
K - 6th
4/5
Imlay Elementary School
PUBLIC
K - 6th
4/5
PRIVATE
9th - 12th
No rating available
Witch Hazel Elementary School
PUBLIC
K - 6th
1/5
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
3/5
Quatama Elementary School
PUBLIC
K - 6th
4/5
Knowledge Beginnings - Hillsboro 0601
PRIVATE
PreK - K
No rating available
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