Hillsboro, OR is a suburban city located in the Tualatin Valley west of Portland with a population of approximately 103,000. It is known for its technological industry and modernity which is reflected in its transportation options. Public transportation in Hillsboro includes TriMet service which provides bus and light rail routes throughout the city. The WES Commuter Rail Line offers convenient access to Beaverton, Tigard, Tualatin and Wilsonville. The MAX Blue and Red lines provide easy access to downtown Portland as well as to nearby communities such as Gresham, Clackamas, Milwaukie and more. Taxis are available throughout Hillsboro and private ride-share companies like Uber are also accessible. For those who prefer to drive themselves, there are plenty of options too including Metropark & Ride lots that provide free parking and shuttle services to nearby destinations. All these transportation options make it easy for people to get around Hillsboro making it a great place for commuters looking for an easy way to get around town.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Hillsboro (zip 97124) takes 22.1 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Hillsboro (zip 97124) get to work:
- 74.3% drive their own car alone
- 8.9% carpool with others
- 4.9% work from home
- 6.3% take mass transit