Portland metro, OR–WA relocation guide
Moving to Hillsboro, OR
About Hillsboro
Hillsboro is Washington County's seat and Oregon's fifth-largest city, stretching from the Orenco Station urban village in the east to farmland and the foothills in the west. It anchors the metro's "Silicon Forest" — Intel's massive Ronler Acres and Jones Farm campuses employ tens of thousands — and pairs high-tech jobs with a historic downtown, the Hillsboro Hops minor-league baseball team, and the western terminus of the MAX Blue Line.
Home prices in Hillsboro
The median listing price in Hillsboro is $533,950.
Top places in Hillsboro
- Orenco Station — transit-oriented village with shops, dining, and Orenco Woods Nature Park.
- Rice Northwest Museum of Rocks & Minerals — world-class mineral collection in a ranch-style stone house.
- Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve — 725-acre wetlands with trails and an education center.
- Hillsboro Farmers Market — Saturday market in downtown Hillsboro.
- Hillsboro Stadium / Hillsboro Ballpark — home of the Hillsboro Hops minor-league baseball team.
- Shute Park — historic city park with the aquatic center and library branch.
- Rood Bridge Park — wooded park along Rock Creek.
Commuting from Hillsboro
- MAX Blue Line from Hillsboro Central/SE 3rd Ave Transit Center and stations east through Orenco, Quatama, and Willow Creek, running straight through Beaverton to downtown Portland.
- Typical drive to downtown Portland: ~25–40 minutes via US-26 east through the Vista Ridge Tunnel (approximate; peak-hour tunnel congestion runs longer).
Schools in Hillsboro
Public schools: Hillsboro School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Hillsboro FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Hillsboro, OR?
The median listing price in Hillsboro is $533,950. Median listing price (September 2026 research snapshot) - How is the commute from Hillsboro, OR?
MAX Blue Line from Hillsboro Central/SE 3rd Ave Transit Center and stations east through Orenco, Quatama, and Willow Creek, running straight through Beaverton to downtown Portland. - Which school district serves Hillsboro, OR?
Hillsboro is served by Hillsboro School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.