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.
Median Household Income
$106,409
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,978
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$521,100
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
101.5
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
1BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
Each category is 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
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,928
Per month
Avg Home Value
$666,775
Census ACS
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%
What is the cost of living index for Hillsboro?
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.
What is the median rent in Hillsboro?
The median gross rent in Hillsboro is $1,978 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Hillsboro?
The median household income in Hillsboro is $106,409 per year.
What is the median home value in Hillsboro?
The median home value in Hillsboro is $521,100 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Hillsboro?
Air quality data for Hillsboro is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Hillsboro?
Tax data for Oregon is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
