Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Hillsboro

Affordability in Hillsboro, OR

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (2024), the median gross rent in Hillsboro is $1,978 per month, set against a median household income of $106,409 per year. Roughly half of all households in the city rent, meaning competition for affordable units can be significant.

The 8 HUD-assisted and income-restricted properties in Hillsboro represent a limited supply of below-market options for renters who qualify based on income.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Hillsboro Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 324 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Note that crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in how agencies define and report crimes.

Of the 8 HUD-assisted properties in Hillsboro mapped for flood risk, none fall in a high-risk flood zone.

Getting Around Hillsboro

The assisted properties in Hillsboro score well for walkability, transit access, and biking, according to Walk Score. Scores reflect the area around the assisted properties.

• Walk Score: 81 - Very Walkable
• Transit Score: 56 - Good Transit
• Bike Score: 81

Schools

Hillsboro is served by 31 public schools across 3 districts, including 19 elementary, 4 middle, and 8 high schools, according to NCES Common Core of Data. Quality and programs vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address before applying.

Cost of Living in Hillsboro, OR

The median household income in Hillsboro is $106,409 per year, according to the Census ACS 5-Year estimate. With a citywide median rent of $1,978 per month (Census ACS 5-Year), income-restricted housing can make a meaningful difference for renters whose earnings fall below area median income thresholds.

Hillsboro has 8 income-restricted properties offering 277 subsidized units across the city, including HUD-assisted and LIHTC housing designed to keep rents affordable relative to local market rates.

Flood and Environmental Exposure

All 8 affordable housing properties in Hillsboro have been mapped for flood risk. None are located in a high-risk flood zone, which is a low level of flood exposure for residents of these communities.