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Hillsboro, Oregon

   
Total population 87,732
Median home price $ 248,500
Average January/July temperatures 31.5° / 68.8°
Annual Precipitation 47.95 in. /yr.

Hillsboro, Oregon

Residents of this town claim it has an “old-fashioned charm,” despite its close proximity to Portland.

Climate
Hillsboro enjoys temperate weather, with warm summers.
Cultural Attractions
There are several wineries to visit in the area.
Economy
Hillsboro is a hub of high technology, with companies like Intel, Planar Systems, and FEI.
Geography
The town is in the Tualatin Valley, midway between the Cascade Range and the Pacific Ocean.
Recreation
Residents can go windsurfing in the Columbia River Gorge or enjoy year-round skiing on Mount Hood.

Location Details

Weather  
Average January high/low temperature (?) 39.93 ° / 22.97 °
Average July high/low temperature (?) 88.1 ° / 49.41 °
Precipitation (?) 47.95 in. /yr.
% Sunny days per year (?) 19 %
Index score for various storm types (lower is better) (?) 5
Index score for air quality (lower is better) (?) 107
Cost of Living  
Median home price (?) $ 248,500
Median household income, age 55 to 75 (?) $49868.0
Median household income, all ages(?) $51674
Maximum state income tax (?) 9 %
State sales tax (?) 0 %
Recreational & Cultural Activities  
Area of square miles of parkland/greenspace (?) .420 mi.²
Number of public golf courses within the county (?) 13
Number of private golf courses within the county (?) 13
Number of public swimming pools within 15 miles of the location(?) 29
Health clubs, studios & gymnasiums within 15 miles of the location(?) 155
Number of sports teams within the county (?) 0
Number of movie theaters within the county (?) 12
Number of libraries within the county (?) 20
Number of museums within the county (?) 3
Number of college and universities that reside within the county (?) 4
Population & Demographics  
Total population (?) 87,732
Population density (?) 3,971 people/mi.²
Population trends (Percentage growth/decline of the 55+ population) (?) 117.1% growth
Population over 55 (?) 13,716 people
Education (?) 30 % have a college degree
Health  
Number of hospitals within the county (?) 15
Number of clinics within the county (?) 69
Number of elder care facilities within the county (?) 194
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