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 — $70,800 less than Portland, OR's $528,500. WYLT rates Hillsboro, OR as “Good for now” — a solid choice worth serious consideration — and Portland, OR as “Think twice” — a neighborhood that warrants careful research before committing.

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 High flood risk.

Portland, OR is the more walkable neighborhood. Hillsboro, OR scores 7/100 (car-dependent) versus Portland, OR's 18/100 (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.