Livability Score

88
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (34) A+
Tamu Boba
Coffee Shop
Insomnia Coffee Co.
Coffee Shop
Cappuccino Corner Cafe
Coffee Shop
Dutch Bros. Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Chen Fu Bubble Tea
Coffee Shop
The Human Bean
Coffee Shop
Black Rock
Coffee Shop
Tea's Me
Coffee Shop
Dutch Bros. Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Boba Licious Cafe
Coffee Shop
The Human Bean
Coffee Shop
Coffee Time
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Insomnia Coffee co.
Coffee Shop
Dutch Bros. Coffee
Coffee Shop
Chrome Girls Espresso
Coffee Shop
AVA Roasteria
Coffee Shop
Sharetea
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (21) A+
Hart Theater
Theatre Arts
Venetian Theatre
Cinema
Bag & Baggage
Theatre Arts
4 Seasons Bowling Center
Bowling Alley
Glenn and Viola Walters Cultural Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Hillsboro Arch
Attraction
The Hangar
Nightclub
Cornelius 9 Cinemas
Cinema
HF3 Auditorium
Theatre Arts
Genentech
Theatre Arts
Regal Movies On TV Stadium 16
Cinema
Historic Archibald McGill House
Attraction
Food and Drink (136) A+
Wilson's Cafe & Sports Bar
Bar
Study of Sweets
Sweets
DAnu Tasting Room & Wine Bar
Bar
Spaghetti Western
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Abu Rasheed Express
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Hillsboro Bar and Grill
Bar
Noble Hop
Bar
Muchas Gracias
Fast Food
Skywater Wine Lounge
Bar
KFC
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Carniceria Vendura Deli
Deli
Max's Deli
Deli
Carl's Jr.
Fast Food
Isabella's Deli
Deli
Jim’s Ice Cream
Sweets
Papa Murphy's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
O’Brien’s Pub
Bar
Domino's
Fast Food
China Wok
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Fitness (25) A+
Charles D. Cameron Public Services Building
Community Centre
Hillsboro Civic Center
Community Centre
Balance 365 Fitness
Gym
Tuality Masonic Lodge
Community Centre
Hillsboro Community Senior Center
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
The Gym-Nest
Gym
Zoo Health Club
Gym
Westside Commons
Community Centre
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Hillsboro Hidden Creek Community Center
Community Centre
Alacrity Fitness
Gym
Meraki Fitness
Gym
barre3
Gym
24 Hour Fitness
Gym
Groceries (29) A+
Decadent Creations
Bakery
Collective Market
Grocery Store
Grocery Outlet
Grocery Store
Supermercados Mexico
Grocery Store
WinCo Foods
Grocery Store
Bienestar Salud Energia
Health Food
Su Casa Super Mercado
Grocery Store
Seafood Market
Seafood
Cornell Market
Grocery Store
San Juan Supermarket
Grocery Store
Los Chapines
Bakery
Albertsons
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Fred Meyer
Grocery Store
New Seasons Market
Grocery Store
Tous Les Jours
Bakery
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Fred Meyer
Grocery Store
Parks (254) A+
Outdoors In - Park @ the plaza
Playground
Washington County Courthouse
Park
Bagley Park
Park
McKinney Park
Park
Harold Eastman Rose Garden
Park
UJ Hamby Park
Park
Shute Park
Park
Dairy Creek Park
Park
Glencory Gazebo Play Area
Park
Glencory Picnic Area
Park
Walnut Street Park
Park
Splash Pad
Playground
Arbor Roses Common
Park
Shadywood Park
Park
Bicentennial Park
Park
Griffin Oaks Park
Park
Circle Park
Park
McDonald's PlayPlace
Playground
Turner Creek Park
Park
Glencoe Creek Park
Park
Ryland Park
Park
Jasper Park
Park
Magnolia Park
Park
Dogwood Park
Park
Hobbs Farm Park
Park
Shops (224) A+
Crystal Heart Books
Books
Gimre's Shoes
Shoes
Piccolo Mondo Toys
Toys
Hill Theatre Antique Mall
Furniture
Washington County BTC
Bicycle
LaHaie's Jackets
Clothing
Bennett Urban Farm Store
Gift Shop
Nan's On Third
Clothing
Puppernickel
Pets
JT's Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Parrot Cabana
Pets
The Perfect Outfit
Clothing
AC Computer Repair
Electronics
Hillsboro Hobby Shop
Toys
On Your Way Market
Convenience Store
Metro by T-Mobile
Electronics
Marty's Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Hues
Hairdresser
Nutri Life International
Nutrition Supplements
Hillsboro Opticians
Optician
Baseline Vision Clinic
Optician
Hutchinsons TV & Appliance
Electronics
Pacific Pets
Pets
Family Vision Practice
Optician
Plaid Pantry
Convenience Store
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 6.5% take public transportation in Hillsboro.
Public Transit Stops (271)
Stops & Stations
A+
East Main & North 1st
Bus Stop
Hatfield Government Center
Transit Station
Northeast Lincoln & 2nd
Bus Stop
Southeast Washington & 2nd
Bus Stop
Southwest Washington & Adams
Bus Stop
Northeast 3rd & East Main
Bus Stop
Southwest Baseline & Adams
Bus Stop
300 Block North 1st
Bus Stop
Southeast Baseline Street & 2nd
Bus Stop
300 Block East Main
Bus Stop
North 1st & Northeast Edison
Bus Stop
Hillsboro Transit Center
Bus Stop
Hillsboro Central/Southeast 3rd Avenue Transit Center
Bus Station
Hillsboro Central/SE 3rd Avenue Transit Center
Transit Station
Southeast Baseline Street & 3rd
Bus Stop
Southwest Baseline & Dennis
Bus Stop
North 1st & Northwest Garibaldi
Bus Stop
Southwest Dennis & Baseline
Bus Stop
North 1st & Northeast Grant
Bus Stop
Southeast Baseline Street & 5th
Bus Stop
1000 Block Southwest Baseline Street
Bus Stop
Tuality Hospital/SE 8th Avenue
Transit Station
Southeast Baseline Street & 7th
Bus Stop
Southeast Oak & 7th
Bus Stop
North 1st & Northeast Tiffany
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
6.5%
B
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cost of living D-

The cost of living in Hillsboro is 132/100 - which is 19% higher than Oregon.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
A+
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crime C-

Hillsboro crime rates are 2,863 per 100k, which is 13% lower than Oregon
Property Crime
2,567 crimes per 100k
F
Violent Crime
296 crimes per 100k
B-
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employment A+

The median income in Hillsboro is $85,586 - which is 61% higher than Oregon.
Med. Household Income
$85,586
A+
Unemployment Rate
3.5%
C+
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (81)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
A+
Neighborhood Health Center
Clinic
Station 1 - Downtown/Main
Fire Station
Washington County Sheriff
Police
Sequoia Mental Health Services, Inc.
Clinic
Advantage Dental+
Dentist
Acorn Dentistry for Kids - Hillsboro
Dentist
Hillsboro Pediatric Clinic
Clinic
Cascade Orthopedic Surgery
Clinic
Rabe Family Dentist
Dentist
James A. Miller, DMD
Dentist
Today's Dental
Dentist
Casey Sayre Orthodontics
Dentist
Smith Dental
Dentist
Pearl Integrative Medicine
Doctor
Virginia Garcia Women's Clinic
Clinic
Hillsboro Gastroenterology P.C.
Doctor
Avamere Rehabilitation of Hillsboro
Clinic
Hillsboro Medical Center
Hospital
Virginia Garcia Dental Clinic
Dentist
Virginia Garcia Clinic
Clinic
Emergency Tooth Doctor
Dentist
Chavez Dental
Dentist
Hillsboro Foot Clinic
Clinic
Anthony J. Hoffman, DMD
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
A
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housing A+

Hillsboro home prices are $363,600 - which is 47% higher than Oregon
Home Price
$363,600
A+
Home Appreciation Rate
30%
A+
Home Affordability
4.2x (home price to income ratio)
D-
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schools C

The Hillsboro graduation rate is 84% - which is 1% lower than Oregon
School Test Scores
45%
F
High School Grad. Rates
84%
C
Elementary Schools (24) B-
St Matthew Catholic School
Hillsboro Online Academy
Swallowtail School
W Verne Mckinney Elementary School
Lincoln Street Elementary School
Mooberry Elementary School
Childrens Discovery School
Eastwood Elementary School
Jackson Elementary School
Paul L Patterson Elementary School
City View Charter School
W L Henry Elementary School
Minter Bridge Elementary School
Brookwood Elementary School
Free Orchards Elementary School
Early Learning Matters
Cornelius Elementary School
Oregon Virtual Education
Imlay Elementary School
Witch Hazel Elementary School
Echo Shaw Elementary School
Forest Hills Lutheran Christian School
High Schools (7) F
Hillsboro Online Academy
Glencoe High School
Hillsboro High School
Faith Bible High School
Oregon Virtual Education
Century High School
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ratings B-

Hillsboro has an overall rating of 71% from 21 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes
B-
User Surveys (20)
From AreaVibes
B
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Hillsboro, Oregon - The Best of City and Country Life 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( Aug 04, 2010) Having lived only a short distance from Hillsboro, Oregon, my entire life I can truly say it's the best of two worlds. About 15 miles east are the attractions and restaurants of the state's biggest city, Portland, and less than an hour's drive west is the fabulous Oregon Coast. H ...Read More illsboro itself is a beautiful city and a community with rolling hillsides where you can take a bike ride through family farmland.

The city of Hillsboro is also known as Oregon's Silicon Forest and is home to several high tech companies including Inteland Epson. The renowned inter-city rail system, MAX, has its terminus in Hillsboro at Orenco Station. This community was designed to be pedestrian friendly and allows residents to easily commute to Portland for work. The one downside of Hillsboro is the main highway connection to Portland is one of the most heavily trafficked roads in the metropolitan area.

Shopping in Hillsboro is best in the Tanasbourne area of town. Here, the Streets of Tanabourne have hundreds of thousands square feet of shopping space. If wine sampling interests you, Hillsboro is home to several fantastic wineries. Read Less
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      Hillsboro, OR

      Hillsboro is located just outside of Portland, OR and is known for its rainy weather, beautiful mountain and forest scenery, and its tech and manufacturing-centric economy. It is the fifth largest city in Oregon and, like much of the Pacific Northwest, its population is increasing rapidly. The Tualatin River and Hillsboro Stadium are two specifically memorable landmarks of the city.

      The largest employer in Hillsboro is currently Intel and it is closely followed by other technology and manufacturing companies, such as IBM, Nike, and Qorvo. These companies have helped to fuel and grow the local economy, and Hillsboro has become known as "Silicon Forest" because of the surge of semiconductor companies in the area.

      For those wanting to start or relocate their family, Hillsboro has plenty of excellent schools to choose from. Higher education institutions can also be found in nearby cities, such as Portland and Eugene. The crime rate in Hillsboro is considerably lower than other cities in the Pacific Northwest, and most of the country. All of these pros and more make Hillsboro an excellent choice for families and young people alike.

      Public transportation is abundant and Hillsboro, with the Max light rail connecting the city to Portland and all of its other main suburbs. There is also an extensive busing system which makes owning a car nonessential in many cases. These benefits and others make Hillsboro a dream for those who want to be environmentally friendly and, indeed, many locals are in favor of environmental preservation. That is clear in the beautiful scenery and parks of the city. For those more interested in shopping, there are shopping centers such as Tanasbourne Town Center, Washington Square Mall in Tigard, and Bridgeport Village. There is certainly something for everyone.

      The cost of living in Hillsboro is rather high, with the average rent being over $1,500 per month. This is slightly offset by the increasing minimum wage of Oregon, although it is still expensive compared to other small cities in the country. Gas is also expensive, along with parking. Groceries are one of the few things that can be gotten for a cheap price at one of the many nearby supermarkets. Those who are considering moving to the area should plan to have a high paying job and education to support themselves and their family.

      Hillsboro is a beautiful city just outside of Portland with its own thriving community and economy. It will continue to grow as more and more people call the Pacific Northwest their home and that will only make the city more vibrant and interesting. If you are interested in visiting Oregon or moving there, Hillsboro should definitely be on the list of cities to see.

      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Hillsboro? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Outdoors In - Park @ the plaza
      Washington County Courthouse
      Bagley Park
      McKinney Park
      Harold Eastman Rose Garden
      UJ Hamby Park
      Shute Park
      Dairy Creek Park

      Entertainment

      Hart Theater
      Venetian Theatre
      Bag & Baggage
      4 Seasons Bowling Center
      Glenn and Viola Walters Cultural Arts Center
      Hillsboro Arch
      The Hangar
      Cornelius 9 Cinemas

      Food & Drink

      Wilson's Cafe & Sports Bar
      Study of Sweets
      DAnu Tasting Room & Wine Bar
      Spaghetti Western
      Subway
      Abu Rasheed Express
      McDonald's
      Hillsboro Bar and Grill

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Hillsboro? Of all people who commute, 6.5% take public transportation in Hillsboro.
      Drive to Work
      71%

      5% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      7%

      1% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      equal to the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Hillsboro a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Hillsboro Medical Center
      Kaiser Permanente Westside Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      Sav-on
      Bi-Mart
      CVS Pharmacy
      Rite Aid
      Safeway
      Walgreens
      Albertsons
      Walmart Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Portland Pain Care
      Tuality Physicians
      Pearl Integrative Medicine
      Back to Basics Chiropractic
      Hillsboro Gastroenterology P.C.
      Corazón
      The Joint Chiropractic