With a population of approximately 80,000, Hillsboro is home of the Oregon high-tech industry, nicknamed the “Silicon Forest”. Tax advantages of locating here draw a slew of technology companies including Tektronix, Fujitsu, Epson, NEC and chip giant Intel. In 2005, Yahoo has picked Hillsboro, Oregon as the Customer Service Center HQ. Genentech is the latest additional to the area, offering a large number of new jobs in the high-tech field by late 2009.

New neighborhoods have rapidly developed over the past 6 years as a result of employment opportunities. Construction in the 2nd quarter of 2008 has significantly dwindled and builders are doing pre-sale only, meaning they have a sale contract prior to foundations being poured. Much of Hillsboro Oregon houses for sale are townhouse style. Portland's MAX (light rail commuter train) extends through the downtown area and higher-density living is common close to this convenient mode of transportation.

Hillsboro's home appreciation has plateaued similar to the rest of the Metro area. Offering more square footage for the money is a big plus to living in Hillsboro. House prices range from a respectable $200,000 to well over $400,000. Commute to downtown Portland is roughly 25 minutes by car or 40 minutes by train making home purchase in this location very desirable.

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Median Home Prices:

1999: $173,000
2003: $197,000
2004: $215,000
2006: $248,000
2008: $259,000

 

Population Density (per square mile): 3,254

Commute time to downtown by car: 22 min.

Education

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