Hillsboro, Oregon has an overall cost of living index of 101.5, which is 1.5 points above the US average of 100 — making it about average versus most American cities. Renters pay a median of $1,978 per month, while the typical home is valued around $521,100. Households earn a median of $106,409 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
$106,409
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$1,978
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$521,100
Median Home Value
Census ACS
101.5
Cost of Living Index
1BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD · FY2024
2BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD · FY2024
3BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD · FY2024
Fair Market Rent is the 40th percentile of gross rents in the metro area · HUD FY2024
Each category indexed to the US average of 100. Below 100 = cheaper than average.
Overall
101.5
Goods
98.4
Rents / Housing
99.0
Services
147.3
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro-level)
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | $128,780 |
| Registered Nurse | $99,520 |
| Elementary Teacher | $78,320 |
| Electrician | $71,230 |
| Accountant | $96,450 |
| Plumber | $75,880 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $240,800 |
| Civil Engineer | $114,510 |
| Operations Manager | $132,540 |
| Market Research Analyst | $81,300 |
| Health Services Manager | $134,250 |
| Truck Driver | $58,380 |
| Physician Assistant | N/A |
| Surgeon | N/A |
| Data Scientist | N/A |
| Computer Engineer | $126,110 |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
108,231
Latest estimate
Median Age
35 yrs
Census ACS
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
6
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,755
Per month
Avg Home Value
$495,450
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 97003 | — | $1,816 | $428,800 |
| ZIP 97006 | — | $1,769 | $487,500 |
| ZIP 97078 | — | $1,722 | $430,600 |
| ZIP 97123 | — | $1,552 | $457,700 |
| ZIP 97124 | — | $1,832 | $477,700 |
| ZIP 97229 | — | $1,836 | $690,400 |
January Avg
42°F
July Avg
70°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Temperate · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
31.6
poor
Hospitals
2
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
93.8%
Hillsboro has a Regional Price Parity (RPP) index of 101.5. The US national average is 100, so Hillsboro is 1.5 points above the national average.
The median gross rent in Hillsboro is $1,978 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in Hillsboro is $106,409 per year.
The median home value in Hillsboro is $521,100 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
Air quality data for Hillsboro is not yet available.
Tax data for Oregon is not yet available.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
