Hillsboro, OR is a charming city located in the Portland- Vancouver metropolitan area. It is known for its rich history and stunning scenery with the Tualatin Valley stretching off in the distance. There are plenty of activities to do year-round like exploring one of the many parks or checking out the Hillsboro Farmers' Market. There are also plenty of cultural attractions such as museums and galleries, plus a variety of unique shops and restaurants that can be enjoyed by locals and visitors alike.
Reviews of Hillsboro, OR from both residents and visitors show an appreciation for its natural beauty and abundance of activities. People also rave about the friendly atmosphere, great schools, convenient public transportation system, and affordable housing options that this city has to offer. Hillsboro is known for being a safe place to live or visit with low crime rates compared to other cities in Oregon. Residents take pride in their city and enjoy spending time outdoors taking advantage of all that it has to offer.
based on 10 ReviewsGet to know Hillsboro with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Hillsboro
The Real Hillsboro from a 30+ year resident - 12/15/2023
Hillsboro is definitely an improvement over Portland Oregon which went from a beautiful city to a major dump full of homelessness, garbage and crime. We had lived in Hillsboro for over 30 years. It used to be such a lovely affordable city and a wonderful place to raise a family. Now it is so over priced a lot of people find it hard to afford housing, whether renting or buying! The “Glen Otto Community Park” they mention in the description to go canoeing in, is NOT in Hillsboro, it is in Sandy, Oregon which is 50 miles away!! Hillsboro is not along the Columbia River! That is in Portland! As many have mentioned, it Rains! A lot!! When it isn’t raining it’s gray for at least 6 months in a row a year!! Other than that, the city is beautiful in the warmer months because everything is so green from the massive amount of watering. A large portion of the jobs in the area come from a enormous Intel campus and Nike in nearby Beaverton. Though there are a decent amount of jobs, the wages aren’t
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Portland's Place to Be - 8/16/2023
I've lived in HIllsboro twice. It is a very diverse part of Portland with tons of immigrants and the best rural flare in the
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Nice town - but growing fast - 4/10/2018
We lived here for seven years. What we loved about it was it was close to family; everything was close for doctors, shopping, libraries, parks,etc; and much was in walking distance since their communities tend to build up like that. We moved back to WA state because the cost of living is lower and we had the opportunity to get back into a country atmosphere. Hillsboro was/is growing fast and we prefer a lower life. But if you love the city and amenities a close city can offer, then Hillsboro might be your
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Did they mention the rain? - 2/25/2018
As others have mentioned, yes it rains. A lot. Six months of the year are grey, overcast, wet and cold. But that's not just Hillsboro or Portland. Its the entire coastal pacific northwest of the Rocky Mountains, from San Francisco to Vancouver, BC.The summer is beautiful. Come and visit some
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Hillsboro - 10/5/2015
I like living in Hillsboro but the cost of living has increased.
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Living in Portland - 1/6/2011
I have lived here for about a year and made a big mistake. I moved here in the summer and thought that it was the most incredible place on the planet. Great fruit, markets, outdoor dining, etc. Unfortunately, summer ended and the rest of the year is horrible.
Pros - Summers, natural beauty, people are nice and polite, no sales tax
Cons - constant rain!! Dont let anyone tell you that it does not rain here as much as everyone says- IT DOES!!! It rains here so much that you have to power wash your roofs to remove moss ( No Joke)It also gets pretty cold. I am from Denver and I find this place to be bone chillingly cold.
Jobs are very hard to come by in a very expensive city. Housing is very expensive and property taxes are a little high as well.
I am not putting the city down, but it is just not for me. I have lived in many places and this is the one I liked the least. Weather is a serious factor for me. I cannot be in the dark for
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Portland Is a Great City - 11/17/2010
I have live all my 60 years in Oregon and the last 37 years in the Porland Metro area. We all have a prejudice view of where we live, good, bad, or indifferent and that depends on how much we open up ourselves to our environment. Stay closed and not involved, unhappy. Open up and become involved, more happy.
Climate seems to be a big issue in the Northwest. There is no doubt that summers are to die for, low humidity and moderate temperatures July-Sept. Oct-Mar...Yep,the rainy season in the lower elevations, but abundant snowfall in the upper elevations for the winter enthusiasts. Sking, snowboarding, nordic, snowmobles, etc. April-June, Wow! what an explosion of life and lushness. You may have to peak between raindrops, but when the sun does come out (and it ofen does), get out of the way as Mother Nature will overwhelm you with all her goodness.
Taxes seems to be a big issue. Yes, we have an income tax, 9% on net income, not 10% as others have
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Why Live in Hillsboro, Oregon - 4/30/2008
This is a friendly town to live in. People smile much of the time. There are eateries of many nationalities. As a person in a wheelchair, Hillsboro makes a fine place to live. We live near many farms that sell freshly harvested produce of different types. The berries that are grown and sold here are of the highest quality. There are several colleges nearby. We are close enough to Portland to be able to particpate in "high life"; yet far enough away to enjoy the tranquility and friendliness of small town
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Great place to raise a family - 11/22/2007
We have lived in Hillsboro for 26 years now. Our 3 children have gone only to the local schools and for the most part we are satisfied with the teachers and the system here.There are plenty of opertunities for just about anything you desire.Hillsboro is located in the valley about one and a half hours drive to the beach and one and a half hours drive to sking on Mt. Hood with lots of lakes and rivers in between.The weather is mild most of the time and we do get our share of
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Very Nice Place to Live - 4/30/2007
My wife and I moved to Hillsboro while still in college. We rented, and have found that Hillsboro is a very affordable, safe, and clean place to live. Portland metro area has excellent public transportation, and it's very easy to get around. We both found part-time jobs rather easily. The people we've come to know are friendly, as well as most of the people we meet on a daily basis.
We make trips into Portland regularly, and it's very easy to drive or take the train. We love the culture of the downtown Pearl district, the waterfront is beautiful, and there are many attractions in the city like the zoo, OMSI, Portland Art Museum, and various sporting events (Blazers, Timbers, Beavers, Vikings)
Hillsboro has its problems, just like all cities. It's school systems are struggling with funding and there's a slight gang presence, although nothing major. Overall, I'd rate Hillsboro as a very nice place to
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