salaryHillsboro is the 5th-largest city in Oregon that we track, with 108,231 residents. Rent is higher than in 77% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.5 years of household income.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $89,080 a year. That is $43 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Oregon cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Oregon. It is number 89 of 105 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Hillsboro?
Share of households by yearly income. 40.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Hillsboro
| Size | Hillsboro | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,794 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,827 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,064 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,461 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,812 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Hillsboro overall?
Everyday prices in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro metro area are 5% above the U.S. average (index 105.4, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024.
Taxes and bills in Hillsboro
Life in Hillsboro
What jobs pay in Hillsboro
| Job | Median pay | Rent / pay |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacist | $168,830 | 15.8% |
| Physician Assistant | $163,810 | 16.3% |
| Nurse Practitioner | $158,890 | 16.8% |
| Software Developer | $156,000 | 17.1% |
| Lawyer | $155,330 | 17.2% |
| Registered Nurse | $130,310 | 20.5% |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $127,360 | 21.0% |
| Dental Hygienist | $123,100 | 21.7% |
| Operations Manager | $121,050 | 22.1% |
| Civil Engineer | $106,280 | 25.1% |
| Electrician | $105,090 | 25.4% |
| Plumber | $101,010 | 26.5% |
| Police Officer | $97,200 | 27.5% |
| Accountant | $92,200 | 29.0% |
| Market Research Analyst | $85,350 | 31.3% |
| Firefighter | $85,170 | 31.4% |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $83,510 | 32.0% |
| Elementary School Teacher | $82,330 | 32.5% |
| Carpenter | $73,710 | 36.3% |
| HVAC Technician | $65,260 | 41.0% |
| Truck Driver | $63,800 | 41.9% |
| Medical Assistant | $56,240 | 47.5% |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $54,780 | 48.8% |
| Nursing Assistant | $50,350 | 53.1% |
| Customer Service Representative | $48,650 | 54.9% |
| Warehouse Worker | $46,100 | 58.0% |
| Restaurant Cook | $45,200 | 59.1% |
| Retail Salesperson | $37,340 | 71.6% |
| Cashier | $36,560 | 73.1% |
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Hillsboro?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,389 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $521,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $52,110 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Hillsboro, OR?
Renting in Hillsboro costs a median of about $2,227 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Oregon median is $1,811.
How much do I need to make to live in Hillsboro?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $89,080 a year, or $43 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Hillsboro cheap or expensive?
Hillsboro is rated OK: rent takes 23.3% of the typical household income of $114,762. It ranks 89th cheapest of 105 Oregon cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Hillsboro?
The median homeowner in Hillsboro pays $4,303 a year in property taxes, about 0.83% of the median home value.
Is Hillsboro more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in the metro area are 5% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Hillsboro?
The median home value in Hillsboro is $521,100, about 4.5 times the typical yearly household income.
108,231 people live in Hillsboro. Numbers are typical (middle) values.