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, Portland, OR is the more affordable option at $381,900 median — $75,800 less than Hillsboro, OR's $457,700. 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 30/100 (mostly car-dependent). For families weighing school quality, Hillsboro, OR has the higher school rating — Hillsboro, OR rates 8.6/10 and Portland, OR rates 8.3/10.