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Hillsboro, OR

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Be dazzled by the brilliance you'll discover in Hillsboro

Outdoorsy Exciting Fun-Filled Family-Friendly Silicon Forest

Hillsboro is a rare gem -- and not just because of its emerald green landscape. With the snow-capped peak of Mount Hood in the background, dazzling parks and public gardens, and sparkling lakes, Hillsboro's multi-faceted charm just gets better when you factor in the frontier-style, historic downtown and its proximity to Portland, just 19 miles east. And as part of the Silicon Forest, Hillsboro also provides a strong economy with companies like Intel headquartered here.

With more than 20 city parks, Hillsboro takes full advantage of its natural beauty. When you rent in Hillsboro, you'll be able to go hiking in Noble Woods Park, walking and biking on Rock Creek Trail, picnicking in Magnolia Park, and bird-watching in Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve. Historic Downtown Hillsboro is filled with popular shops, restaurants, cafes, and bars, and numerous shopping plazas such as Tanasbourne Town Center and the Streets of Tanasbourne make living in Hillsboro as convenient as it is exciting.

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Hillsboro, OR is $1,515 for a studio, $1,634 for one bedroom, $1,902 for two bedrooms, and $2,349 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Hillsboro has decreased by -2.9% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,634/month
721 Sq Ft
House
$2,723/month
1,618 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,252/month
1,327 Sq Ft
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Transportation

51

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

36

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

68

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Paul L Patterson Elementary School

Public

Grades K-6

404 Students

8
out of 10

Farmington View Elementary School

Public

Grades K-6

245 Students

8
out of 10

Groner Elementary School

Public

Grades K-8

154 Students

8
out of 10

Ladd Acres Elementary School

Public

Grades K-6

411 Students

7
out of 10

Jackson Elementary School

Public

Grades K-6

389 Students

7
out of 10

Beaverton Academy of Science and Engineering

Public

Grades 6-12

822 Students

10
out of 10

Groner Elementary School

Public

Grades K-8

154 Students

8
out of 10

Evergreen Jr High School

Public

Grades 7-8

742 Students

4
out of 10

R A Brown Middle School

Public

Grades 7-8

722 Students

3
out of 10

South Meadows Middle School

Public

Grades 7-8

709 Students

3
out of 10

Beaverton Academy of Science and Engineering

Public

Grades 6-12

822 Students

10
out of 10

Century High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,551 Students

7
out of 10

Liberty High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,454 Students

7
out of 10

Glencoe High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,500 Students

6
out of 10

Hillsboro High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,359 Students

5
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Rood Bridge Park & Rhododendron Garden
  • Rice Northwest Museum of Rocks and Minerals
  • Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve
  • Washington County Museum
  • Tualatin Hills Nature Center

Airports

  • Portland International

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