What are the schools like in Hillsboro, OR?

Hillsboro is served primarily by Hillsboro SD 1J. The district operates 28 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 4 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 19.2:1.

What is the median household income in Hillsboro?

The median household income in Hillsboro, OR is $98,891 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.6%.

What is the weather like in Hillsboro, OR?

Hillsboro has an average high temperature of 47.3°F in January and 82.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 2.7 inches.

Hillsboro, OR Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Hillsboro, OR affordable or expensive?

Hillsboro's cost of living index is 107, where 100 represents the national average. This means Hillsboro is 7% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $452,300 and the median rent is $1,797 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Hillsboro, OR?

Hillsboro has a violent crime rate of 317.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2429.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Hillsboro, OR a Good Place to Live?

Hillsboro is a mid-sized city of 106,612 in Oregon, with a median household income of $98,891 and a 4.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 107 (US average = 100), which is 7% above the national average.

Strengths: Hillsboro stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices. Whether Hillsboro is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Hillsboro city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 106.6

Hillsboro's overall cost of living index is 106.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Hillsboro costs roughly 7% more than the average American city.

Metric	Hillsboro, OR	National Avg
Median Home Value	$452,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,797	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	50.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$98,891	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Hillsboro's violent crime rate is 317.7 per 100,000 residents — 16% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

317.7 /100k

Property Crime

2429.2 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Hillsboro is served primarily by Hillsboro SD 1J. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.2:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Hillsboro, OR	National Avg
School District	Hillsboro SD 1J	—
Elementary Schools	28	—
Middle Schools	4	—
High Schools	4	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	19.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	41.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	90.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Hillsboro sees average highs of 47.3°F in January and 82.1°F in July, with 35.9 inches of annual precipitation and 2.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Hillsboro, OR
Average High — January	47.3°F
Average High — July	82.1°F
Annual Precipitation	35.9"
Annual Snowfall	2.7"

Demographics

Metric	Hillsboro, OR	National Avg
Population	106,612	—
Median Age	34.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	61.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	3.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	15.7%	18.9%
Asian	11.5%	6.3%
Under 18	21.8%	22.2%
65 and over	11.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Hillsboro

Hillsboro, OR is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

97124 97123

Hillsboro vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hillsboro, OR affordable or expensive?

Hillsboro's cost of living index is 107, where 100 is the national average. That puts Hillsboro roughly 7% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $452,300 and median rent is $1,797/month.

What is the crime rate in Hillsboro, OR?

Hillsboro's violent crime rate is 317.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2429.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Hillsboro?

Public schools in Hillsboro are operated by Hillsboro SD 1J. The district has 28 elementary, 4 middle, and 4 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.2:1. 41.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Hillsboro, OR a good place to live?

Hillsboro, OR has a population of 106,612, a median household income of $98,891, and an unemployment rate of 4.6%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Hillsboro?

Hillsboro averages 47.3°F in January and 82.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 35.9 inches with about 2.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Hillsboro?

Hillsboro, OR is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 97124, 97123.

What is the population of Hillsboro?

The population of Hillsboro, Oregon is 106,612 with a median age of 34.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Hillsboro?

Key numbers for living in Hillsboro: cost of living index 107 (100 = US average), median home $452,300, median household income $98,891, crime index 96 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Hillsboro side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.