Hillsboro, OR vs Portland, OR

Hillsboro, OR vs Portland, OR: What the data shows

Hillsboro, OR is in Hillsboro, OR while Portland, OR is in Portland, OR — both in the same state. On home prices, Hillsboro, OR is the more affordable option at $457,700 median — $78,100 less than Portland, OR's $535,800. WYLT rates Hillsboro, OR as “Good for now” — a solid choice worth serious consideration — and Portland, OR as “Good for now” — a solid choice worth serious consideration.

Both neighborhoods have similar safety profiles. Hillsboro, OR has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. Portland, OR has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. On environmental risk, Hillsboro, OR has Low flood risk and Portland, OR has Low flood risk.

Portland, OR is the more walkable neighborhood. Hillsboro, OR scores 7/100 (car-dependent) versus Portland, OR's 30/100 (mostly car-dependent). For families weighing school quality, both neighborhoods have the same school rating — Hillsboro, OR rates 8.6/10 and Portland, OR rates 8.6/10.