City safety & data profile

HillsboroOR

Hillsboro, OR is a 102K-resident city in Washington County with a median household income of $106,409.

Washington County, Oregon. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Hillsboro, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Hillsboro has a population larger than 93% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $521,100, and 2 hospitals serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-22

102K
Population
Top 7%
By size
$106,409
Median income
$521,100
Median home
8.5%
Poverty rate

The read on Hillsboro

Hillsboro posts a median household income higher than 74% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 2 hospitals serve the Hillsboro area.

Top 26%
by median income, US cities
2
hospitals in & near Hillsboro

Where Hillsboro income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$106,409 Top 26% higher than 74% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. OR $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Hillsboro, OR beyond the headline numbers

Hillsboro sits inside Washington County, Oregon, at roughly 45.52°N, -122.99°W. Population 102,347, $106,409 median household income. Median home value $521,100, median rent $1,978. Poverty rate 8.5%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Hillsboro's highest-prevalence health measure is obesity at 32.9%, then short sleep duration at 31.6%. 2 hospitals in/around Hillsboro, 3.5/5 avg rating, 2 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Hillsboro from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
102,347
Hillsboro
Median Income
$106,409
+57% vs avg
Median Home Value
$521,100
+129% vs avg
Median Age
35
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Washington County) - Hillsboro's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
604K+12%
Median Income
$107,772+68%
Median Home Value
$588,000+108%
Poverty Rate
8.1%-29%
Unemployment
4.5%-53%

Economics

Economics indicators for Hillsboro, OR
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,978/mo
Poverty Rate
8.5% -40% vs avg
Unemployment 4.8%
Bachelor's Degree+ 42.3%
Work From Home 22%
Public Transit 4.3%

Population

White 56.4%
African American 3%
Asian 11.4%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.4%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
32.9%
Short Sleep Duration
31.6%
High Blood Pressure
27.4%
Physical Inactivity
18.5%
Frequent Mental Distress
17.4%
Binge Drinking
15.4%
Frequent Physical Distress
12.5%
Current Asthma
11.4%
Current Smoking
10.4%
Lack of Health Insurance
9.5%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 64.6%
Annual Checkup 67.9%

Other Measures

Diabetes
9.1%
Coronary Heart Disease
4.4%
Stroke
2.4%

Hospitals 2 total

Rating Distribution
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0
Average Rating
3.5/5
Total Hospitals
2
With ER
2
KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL WESTSIDE
HILLSBORO · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆
HILLSBORO MEDICAL CENTER
HILLSBORO · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Hillsboro, OR? ▼
Hillsboro, OR has a population of 102,347 people, located in Washington County, Oregon.
What is the median household income in Hillsboro? ▼
The median household income in Hillsboro, OR is $106,409 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 8.5%.
What is the median home value in Hillsboro? ▼
The median home value in Hillsboro, OR is $521,100. Median rent is $1,978/month.
What are the top health concerns in Hillsboro? ▼
The top health indicators in Hillsboro include Obesity (32.9%), Short Sleep Duration (31.6%), High Blood Pressure (27.4%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Hillsboro? ▼
Hillsboro has 2 hospitals with an average rating of 3.5/5 stars. 2 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Hillsboro? ▼
The median age in Hillsboro, OR is 35 years. 42.3% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Hillsboro, OR is located in Washington County, Oregon. With a population of 102K and a $106,409 median household income, the community faces health challenges including obesity and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 2 hospitals with an average rating of 3.5/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Hillsboro area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Primary source data

EPA Outdoor Air Quality Data

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AirNow - Oregon

Real-time AQI for every monitored Oregon location

National Weather Service

NOAA active watches, warnings, advisories

CDC Air Quality & Health

Health-impact reference for every AQI category

EPA NAAQS standards

National Ambient Air Quality Standards, the regulatory thresholds

Nearby Cities 8

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Using Hillsboro's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Hillsboro area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
  • Compare Hillsboro against Oregon peers on any ranking lens. Explore Oregon

Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Washington County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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