Although Hillsboro, Oregon, still revels in its beautiful setting near majestic Mt. Hood, the city is now becoming famous for its contributions to the high tech industry. Hillsboro sits in the Tualatin Valley and is proud of its rich history which can be evidenced at every turn in this charming city. If you’re looking for a home in Hillsboro, you’ll find many options including historic neighborhoods and sprouting subdivisions, all with spectacular settings.
Hillsboro is also known as
Cornelius.
Hillsboro Fast Facts
- Population: 80,189
- Median Household Income: $59,105
- Median Home Value: $269,500
- Data provided by Yahoo! Real Estate Neighborhood Profiles, November 2007
- Hillsboro is located in the Pacific Standard Time Zone and observes Daylight Saving Time.
Travel and Transportation
The average commute time for Hillsboro workers is 24 minutes. Hillsboro has access to many transportation options including local bus travel and Greyhound Bus Lines. Air travel is accessible via the Hillsboro Airport and the Portland International Airport.
Hillsboro Employment
Major employers in the Hillsboro area include Intel Corporation, Epson Portland, Tuality Healthcare, NatSteel Electronics, FEI Company, Sun Microsystems, Credence Systems, Synopsys, TriQuint Semiconductor, Corillian Corporation, Lattice Semiconductor, RadiSys and Planar Systems.
Hillsboro School Districts
The students of Hillsboro are served by 29 public schools and 75 private schools. There are also 24 colleges and universities in the Hillsboro area.
Hillsboro Attractions
- Hillsboro Farmer’s Market
- Glenn and Viola Walters Cultural Center
- Jackson Bottom Wetlands Education Center
- Rice NW Museum of Rocks and Minerals
- Apolloni Vineyards
- Ponzi Vineyards
- Purple Cow Vineyards
- Old Scotch Church
- Oregon Zoo
- Hulda Klager Lilac Gardens
- Oregon History Center
- Portland Children’s Museum
Hillsboro Parks and Recreation
- Hillsboro Farmer’s Market
- Glenn and Viola Walters Cultural Center
- Jackson Bottom Wetlands Education Center
- Rice NW Museum of Rocks and Minerals
- Apolloni Vineyards
- Ponzi Vineyards
- Purple Cow Vineyards
- Old Scotch Church
- Oregon Zoo
- Hulda Klager Lilac Gardens
- Oregon History Center
- Portland Children’s Museum