Hillsboro, Oregon
Hillsboro is a city of 108,231 people in Washington County, Oregon, founded in 1841.
Why visit Hillsboro
Townapedia lists 31 museums and landmarks, 136 parks and trails, 235 places to eat, 13 places to stay and 11 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Regal Movies On TV Stadium 16, Venetian Theatre, Linklater Commons and Manning–Kamna Farm.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; December lows average 33°F.
Weather in Hillsboro
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Hillsboro
Hillsboro is a city in the U.S. state of Oregon and the county seat of Washington County. Situated in the Tualatin Valley on the west side of the Portland metropolitan area, the city hosts many high-technology companies, such as Intel, in an area locally known as the Silicon Forest. The population was 106,447 at the 2020 census, making Hillsboro the fifth-most populous city in Oregon.
From the Wikipedia article Hillsboro, Oregon (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do11
Regal Movies On TV Stadium 16
Cinema and theater · 2.1 mi
2929 Southeast Century Boulevard, Hillsboro
Venetian Theatre
Cinema and theater · 2.5 mi
Movie theater, performing arts venue, and restaurant in Hillsboro, Oregon, United States
253 East Main Street, Hillsboro
Main Street Bridge
Bridge · 1.3 mi
Light-rail bridge over Main and 18th Streets in Hillsboro, Oregon
Pacific University Health Professions Campus
School · 2.0 mi
Educational institute in Hillsboro, Oregon
Museums and landmarks31
Linklater Commons
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Historic building in Hillsboro, Oregon, USA
230 Northeast 2nd Avenue, Hillsboro
Manning–Kamna Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Ensemble of historic farm buildings in Oregon, USA
Albert S. Sholes House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.6 mi
Historic house in Oregon, United States
Aloha Farmhouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Historic house in Oregon, USA
Andrew Jackson and Sarah Jane Masters House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
House in Washington County, Oregon
Charles Shorey House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Historic house in Hillsboro, Oregon, USA
Edward Schulmerich House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Historic house in Hillsboro, Oregon, USA
Harold Wass Ray House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Hillsboro, Oregon, listed on the NRHP in Washington County
Imbrie Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Pub complex and historic farm in Oregon, USA
M. E. Blanton House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.7 mi
Historic building in Aloha, Oregon, USA
Malcolm McDonald House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
United States historic place
Rice Northwest Museum of Rocks and Minerals
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Historic house in Oregon, United States
19 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds136
Belle Ainsworth Jenkins Estate
Park · National Register of Historic Places · 5.0 mi
Park and former country estate in Oregon, USA
Rood Bridge Park
Park · 2.2 mi
Public park in Hillsboro, Oregon, US
4000 Southeast Rood Bridge Road, Hillsboro
Cornell Creek Park
Park · 1.3 mi
Park in Oregon, United States of America
Hidden Creek Park East
Park · 0.5 mi
Municipal park in Hillsboro, Oregon
Hondo Dog Park
Park · 2.3 mi
City park in Hillsboro, Oregon, U.S
4429 Northwest 229th Avenue
Turner Creek Park
Park · 1.2 mi
Public park in Hillsboro, Oregon
789 Southeast 31st Court, Hillsboro
124 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes235
Grand Central Bakery
Bakery · 2.5 mi
118 Southeast 2nd Avenue, Hillsboro
Mo-Fr 07:00-16:00; Sa-Su 08:00-16:00
9 Dang Fine Thai
Restaurant · Thai · 1.0 mi
948 Northeast Orenco Station Loop, Hillsboro
Mo-Fr 11:00-14:30, Mo-Th 17:00-21:00, Fr 17:00-21:00, Sa...
BJ's
Diner · American · 2.0 mi
7390 Northeast Cornell Road, Hillsboro
Mo-Th 11:00-23:00; Fr 11:00-24:00; Sa 00:00-01:00,10:00-24:00; Su...
Cold Stone Creamery
Ice cream · Ice Cream · 1.6 mi
2355 Southeast Tualatin Valley Highway, Hillsboro
Mo-Su 11:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-22:00
Copper River
Diner · American · 1.9 mi
7370 Northeast Cornell Road, Hillsboro
Mo-Su 11:00-23:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-24:00
Cornelius Pass Roadhouse & Imbrie Hall
Bar and pub · American · 2.4 mi
4045 Northeast Cornelius Pass Road, Hillsboro
Mo 11:00-23:00; Tu-Fr 11:00-24:00; Sa 00:00-01:00,11:00-24:00; Su...
Curry Pizza House
Restaurant · Indian · 1.7 mi
7310 Northeast Butler Street, Hillsboro
Su-Th 11:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:30
Good Taste Noodle House
Restaurant · Chinese · 0.4 mi
117 Northeast 43rd Avenue, Hillsboro
Tu-Su 11:00-20:30
IHOP
Restaurant · Breakfast, Pancake · 1.0 mi
849 Northeast 25th Avenue, Hillsboro
Mo-Su 06:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 06:00-24:00
223 more on the map.
History
The European-American community was founded by David Hill, Isaiah Kelsey, and Richard Williams, who arrived in the Tualatin Valley in 1841, followed by six more pioneers in 1842. The locality went by two other names—East Tualatin Plains and Columbia—before it was named "Hillsborough" in February 1850 in honor of Hill, when he sold part of his land claim to the county. On February 5, 1850, commissioners chosen by the territorial legislature selected the community to be the seat of the county government. Hill was to be paid $200 for his land after plots had been sold for the town site, but he died before this occurred, and his widow Lucinda received the funds. The town's name was later simplified to Hillsboro. A log cabin was built in 1853 to serve as the community's first school, which opened in October 1854. Riverboats provided transportation to Hillsboro as early as 1867 when the side-wheel steamer Yamhill worked on the Tualatin River.
From the History section of Hillsboro, Oregon on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay13
TownePlace Suites Portland Hillsboro
Motel and hotel · 1.3 mi
6550 Northeast Brighton Street, Hillsboro
Residence Inn Portland Hillsboro/Brookwood
Motel and hotel · 1.5 mi
3160 Northeast Brookwood Parkway, Hillsboro
Aloft Hillsboro-Beaverton
Motel and hotel · 2.6 mi
1705 Northeast Amberglen Parkway, Hillsboro
Hillsboro Budget Inn
Motel and hotel · 2.3 mi
432 Southeast Baseline Street, Hillsboro
Larkspur Landing Home Suites Hotel
Motel and hotel · 1.6 mi
3133 Northeast Shute Road, Hillsboro
River Road Boat & RV Park
Campground · 2.1 mi
1650 Southeast Fir Grove Loop, Hillsboro
Staybridge Suites
Motel and hotel · 1.8 mi
7715 Northeast Cherry Drive, Hillsboro
Churches and places of worship45
Old Scotch Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 4.3 mi
West Union Baptist Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
First Congregational United Church of Christ
Church · United Church Of Christ · 2.3 mi
494 East Main Street, Hillsboro
West Valley Community Church
Church · Nondenominational · 1.7 mi
1320 Northeast Cherry Lane, Hillsboro
Christian Church of Hillsboro
Church · Nondenominational · 2.2 mi
540 Northeast Edison Street, Hillsboro
Shopping37
Gas and EV charging28
Schools, colleges and libraries57
Tualatin Valley Junior Academy
School · Seventh Day Adventist · 1.7 mi
7405 East Main Street, Hillsboro
Oregon Health & Science University - West Campus
School · 2.8 mi
505 Northwest 185th Avenue, Beaverton
Healthcare31
Providence Health Reed's Crossing
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.6 mi
7305 Southeast Circuit Drive, Hillsboro
Providence Urgent Care - Reed's Crossing
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.6 mi
7305 Southeast Circuit Drive, Hillsboro
Map of Hillsboro
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47°F | 34°F | 5.3 in |
| Feb | 51°F | 34°F | 4.0 in |
| Mar | 56°F | 36°F | 3.7 in |
| Apr | 61°F | 39°F | 2.6 in |
| May | 69°F | 45°F | 2.0 in |
| Jun | 74°F | 49°F | 1.3 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 52°F | 0.4 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 52°F | 0.5 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 48°F | 1.4 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 41°F | 3.4 in |
| Nov | 53°F | 36°F | 5.4 in |
| Dec | 46°F | 33°F | 6.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Portland-Hillsboro Ap (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Washington County has had 11 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2024-08-09: Lee Falls Fire (Fire)
- 2020-09-15: Wildfires And Straight-Line Winds (Fire)
- 2020-09-10: Chehalem Mountain Bald Peak Fire (Fire)
- 2020-09-10: Wildfires (Fire)
- 2020-09-08: Powerline Fire (Fire)
- 2020-03-28: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Hillsboro Airport (HIO) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 1 miles away.
- Rockcreek 3 mi northeast, about 6 min by car
- Aloha 4 mi southeast, about 6 min by car
- Oak Hills 5 mi east, about 8 min by car
- Bethany 5 mi northeast, about 9 min by car
- Cornelius 6 mi west, about 9 min by car
- Beaverton 7 mi southeast, about 11 min by car
- Portland 14 mi east, about 22 min by car
- Vancouver 18 mi northeast, about 29 min by car
- Gresham 24 mi east, about 39 min by car
- Salem 42 mi south, about 1 h by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Hillsboro Civic Center - City Hall, M.O. Stevens, CC BY 3.0
- Eagle nest at Education Center at Jackson Bottom - Hillsboro, Oregon, M.O. Stevens, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Deck at Education Center at Jackson Bottom - Hillsboro, Oregon, M.O. Stevens, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Race and ethnicity 2020 Hillsboro, OR, CensusDots, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Oregon National Guard Hillsboro Readiness Center Construction west, Tyjo99, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Oregon National Guard Hillsboro Readiness Center Construction southwest, Tyjo99, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Platform at Hillsboro Airport station, Ac530, CC BY 4.0
- World's Greatest at Hillsboro Airport station, Ac530, CC BY 4.0
- Train in pocket track at Hillsboro Airport station, Ac530, CC BY 4.0
- MAX at Fairplex station - Hillsboro, Oregon, M.O. Stevens, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Thai Orchid on Cornell - Hillsboro, Oregon, M.O. Stevens, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hillsboro Airport (Oregon) terminal building - from the southeast (2013), Steve Morgan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hillsboro Airport (Oregon) terminal building - from the southwest (2013), Steve Morgan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hillsboro, OR, USA - panoramio, Justin Reina, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Planes parked at Hillsboro Airport - Oregon, M.O. Stevens, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Intel light rail shuttle bus approaching Orenco MAX station in 2013 - Hillsboro, Oregon, Steve Morgan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Maguffys Pub at Cornell Square - Hillsboro, Oregon, M.O. Stevens, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hillsboro Public Library back entrance sunny, M.O. Stevens, CC BY-SA 3.0
- StockMeUp - Hillsboro, Oregon, M.O. Stevens, CC BY-SA 3.0
- H and R Block on 25th - Hillsboro, Oregon, M.O. Stevens, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Manning-Kamna Farm barn, M.O. Stevens, Public domain
- Zula Linklater House fall - Hillsboro, Oregon, M.O. Stevens, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Rood Bridge Park pond, M.O. Stevens, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Taz, of the Washington County Sheriff Department (33052585134), born1945 from Hillsboro, Oregon, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Hydrogen fuel injection semi truck (15497424372), Intel Free Press, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Periodic Table of Elements II (6936738933), wiredforlego from Portland, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Robots II Electric Boogaloo (6733319711), wiredforlego, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Commodore 1541 floppy disk drive, Francis Storr from Portland Oregon, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Periodic Table of Elements I (6790620880), wiredforlego from Portland, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Commodore 64, Commodore 1541 floppy disk drive, and Joystick, Francis Storr from Portland Oregon, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Towers in the distance - Photo A Day 7 26 2009 (3761350256), Atomic Taco from Seattle, WA, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Tapenade et purée de piment assaisonnant l'hoummus sur du pain nan, Enobytes Wine Online, CC BY 2.0
- Orenco - NW 231st Ave MAX station from west end (2017), Steve Morgan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- High water. (33034760356), born1945 from Hillsboro, Oregon, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Orenco MAX station signs indicating destinations of trains on opposite sides of station platform (2017), Steve Morgan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ficaria verna 112574865, Chris Armstrong, CC0
- 20040813 105 Orenco (8207459034), David Wilson from Oak Park, Illinois, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Cyprinus rubrofuscus 63478824, Chris Armstrong, CC0
- Wilson Alexander Nicklaus BW silly, Wilson Boi 101, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 20040813 107 Orenco (8207458930), David Wilson from Oak Park, Illinois, USA, CC BY 2.0
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