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Central Hillsboro

Central Hillsboro

$504,800 Average Value
$237 Average Price per Sq Ft
18 Homes For Sale

Central Hillsboro is a short drive from restaurants and major corporations

By city standards, Central Hillsboro was already in a convenient location. However, it has become a truly sought-after location as Hillsboro develops into a corporate hub for the Portland metro area. "It's like a little Silicon Valley," says Realtor Gary Potts with the Portland Southwest team of John L. Scott Real Estate. "Hillsboro is probably the most inviting city in the Portland area to multinational corporations and new businesses." Among the tech giants, Intel's Hillsboro campus — one of the company's largest — is less than 5 miles north of Central Hillsboro. Small businesses are also booming, in the form of restaurants, bars and other eateries in the downtown neighborhood. "A lot of people come here from California cities like San Francisco to spend less time in their car," says Potts, who has sold homes in the Portland area since 1999. "Here, they have a short commute, so they can actually enjoy their life and all the restaurants in town."
Central HIllsboro is booming into a corporate hub with major employers like Intel and nearby shopping districts.
Central HIllsboro is booming into a corporate hub with major employers like Intel and nearby shopping districts.
Central Hillsboro is attractive for residents who prefer walking and cycling around town.
Central Hillsboro is attractive for residents who prefer walking and cycling around town.
Residents can check out Amelia's Exquisite Mexican Dining for Mayan-inspired dishes.
Residents can check out Amelia's Exquisite Mexican Dining for Mayan-inspired dishes.
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Downtown bungalows and established suburbs

Despite the area's growth, the Central Hillsboro streetscape has remained relatively unchanged. "You might find some new developments around town, but in this area, you've got downtown and established suburbs around it," Potts says. "Most communities have been around for a while." The older and smaller options keep neighborhood prices relatively lower than in nearby Beaverton or in Portland proper. 1930s bungalows and 1960s ranch-style homes range from under $300,000 to about $500,000. Most sit on midsize lots shaded by mature trees within walking distance of downtown restaurants. In the suburbs east of downtown, midsize ranch-style, bi-level and new traditional homes on spacious lawns range from $500,000 to $700,000. Large suburban options, including midcentury cabins on forested one-acre properties, can cost $700,000 to around $1 million.
Mid-century rancher homes bump elbows with new Craftsman homes in Central Hillsboro.
Mid-century rancher homes bump elbows with new Craftsman homes in Central Hillsboro.
Mid-Century rancher homes sit on well-appointed lots lined with evergreens.
Mid-Century rancher homes sit on well-appointed lots lined with evergreens.
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Hillsboro Schools in the neighborhood

Central Hillsboro is served by the Hillsboro Unified School District, which earns a B rating from Niche. Many students begin in the neighborhood at Lincoln Street Elementary, rated C-minus, followed by Evergreen Middle and Glencoe High, both rated B. Nineteen languages are spoken among the student body at Glencoe High, a reflection of the area's notable diversity.
Students can start their education at Lincoln Street Elementary School in Hillsboro, Oregon.
Students can start their education at Lincoln Street Elementary School in Hillsboro, Oregon.
Evergreen Middle School serves students in Hillsboro, Oregon.
Evergreen Middle School serves students in Hillsboro, Oregon.
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Downtown Hillsboro's growing culinary scene

The west end of the neighborhood is downtown Hillsboro, the city hub for small businesses. "People in this neighborhood don't go to Beaverton or Portland for restaurants," Potts says. "They have lots of restaurants, outdoor patios and other places to eat and drink." Downtown showcases all kinds of cuisine, from Pizzario on East Main Street to artisan cafes like Collective Market on 3rd Avenue and pastries at Blue Moon Bakery on Baseline Street. Hillsboro Downtown Station puts local diversity on the menu. The food hall has a parking lot full of food trucks, including Pinch of Spice for Indian fare, Chilean barbecue at Cachai Po and Vietnamese at Pho Sang. Downtown has grocery stores and specialty markets like Super Mercado Mexico. Sunset Esplanade, on state Route 8, offers larger stores like Target and Lowe's. There's also a Costco a few miles north next to Hillsboro Airport.
Blue Moon Bakery is a local favorite for gluten free pastries and ready to bake meals.
Blue Moon Bakery is a local favorite for gluten free pastries and ready to bake meals.
Central Hillsboro residents can shop for fresh produce, meats and groceries at Supermercado Mexico.
Central Hillsboro residents can shop for fresh produce, meats and groceries at Supermercado Mexico.
Supermercado Mexico offers the freshest produce in Southeast Hillsboro.
Supermercado Mexico offers the freshest produce in Southeast Hillsboro.
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City parks and the trails in Jackson Bottom Wetlands

The neighborhood has plenty of outdoor recreation just a short drive away. Schute Park, a popular community space on Southeast Maple Street, has a lawn, a playground, picnic areas and public sculptures, all hidden from the road by a dense forest of ponderosa pine and Douglas fir. The Shute Park-Hillsboro Library is next to the main playground, and the Shute Park Aquatic Center is across the street. Jackson Bottom Wetlands is an expansive wildlife refuge south of the neighborhood. Visitors can hike 4 miles of trails brimming with all kinds of wildlife, including bald eagles.
Children love the playgrounds at Shute Park in Central Hillsboro.
Children love the playgrounds at Shute Park in Central Hillsboro.
What creatures will you discover at the Jackson Bottom Wetlands Nature Preserve?
What creatures will you discover at the Jackson Bottom Wetlands Nature Preserve?
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Intel campus in Hillsboro and Nike's headquarters in Beaverton

Hillsboro's largest employer, Intel, has a local workforce of 20,000. The city is home to one of the tech company's largest campuses, a sprawling industrial and corporate complex near Hillsboro Airport, a few miles north of the neighborhood. The North Hillsboro Metrolink can take commuters to campus. Several other major employers are in the area: Nike's world headquarters are in Beaverton, less than 10 miles east, and Hillsboro Medical Center is a large employer downtown. Downtown Portland is about 20 miles east. Beaverton and Portland commuters can take the MAX Blue Line Light Rail from downtown Hillsboro.
The OHSU Hillsboro Medical Center is a major employer in Central Hillsboro.
The OHSU Hillsboro Medical Center is a major employer in Central Hillsboro.
Residents can take the Tri-Met Max blue line out of Central Hillsboro.
Residents can take the Tri-Met Max blue line out of Central Hillsboro.
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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Portland International

49 min drive

Subway

Hatfield Government Center

Subway

Hillsboro Central/Se 3Rd Transit Center

Subway

Tuality Hospital/Se 8Th Avenue

Subway

Washington/Se 12Th Avenue

Bus

Hillsboro Transit Center

Bus

E Main & SE 24th

Bus

SE Baseline St & 2nd

Bus

SE Tualatin Valley HWY & 30th

Bus

SE Baseline St & 7th

Bus

NE Lincoln & 2nd

Bus

SE Tualatin Valley HWY & 11th

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Central Hillsboro US
Homicide 5 4
Sexual Assault 5 4
Assault with Weapon 6 4
Robbery 6 4
Burglary 6 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 7 4
Larceny 5 4
Crime Score 6 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Central Hillsboro Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$492,490
Median Sale Price
$425,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$434,990
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$643,414
Median Change From 1st List Price
3%
Last 12 months Home Sales
130
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
21%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$237

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
3,212
Number of Homes for Sale
18
Median Year Built
1970
Months of Supply
1.70
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,710
Below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,215
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
888
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
8,276

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

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Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Demographics

Total Population
17,098
Median Age
36
Population Density
9 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13.3%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$68,815
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$93,599

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
78.4%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
22.7%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
7.2%
% Population in Labor Force
63.9%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
36''
Average Winter Low Temperature
33°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
1''

Area Factors

Very Bikeable

Bike Score®

79 / 100

Very Walkable

Walk Score®

73 / 100

Good Transit

Transit Score®

54 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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