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City of Hillsboro, Oregon

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About homes in Hillsboro

Census and NOAA figures for the city of Hillsboro in Washington County, not the metro, with a source for each.

1997Median year built1U.S. 1980
24%Built before 1980119% built since 2010
1996Owner-occupied median year built1rentals 1998
47%Detached single-family132% in 5+ unit buildings
50%Owner-occupied163% statewide
$521kMedian home value1Oregon median $478k

The median home in the city of Hillsboro was built in 1997, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and newer than the Oregon median of 1981.1 Most of Hillsboro's housing is recent: only 24% of units predate 1980 (U.S. 50%) and 19% were built since 2010.1 A large share of newer homes means many systems are still inside a warranty; checking that comes before any repair quote. Owner-occupied and rented homes in Hillsboro are of similar age: median build years 1996 and 1998.1

Hillsboro has a mixed housing stock: 47% detached houses, 13% attached or townhouse units and 32% in buildings of five or more units.1 Owners and renters are roughly balanced in Hillsboro, with 50% of occupied homes owner-occupied (63% statewide).1 The median owner-occupied home in Hillsboro is valued at $521,100 (ACS), above the Oregon median of $477,600.1 Home values above the state median tend to support fuller scopes; the written scope should still separate must-do from nice-to-have.

The Portland-Hillsboro Ap station averages 64 nights a year at or below 32°F and 3 at or below 20°F.2,3 A real freeze season means masonry, roofing and exterior sealing are specified for freeze-thaw cycles. Summer heat is moderate: about 17 days a year reach 90°F.2,3 Annual precipitation is about 36 inches, with 4 days a year bringing an inch or more.2,3

Heating dominates the year: about 4,830 heating degree days against 275 cooling degree days (base 65°F).2,3 In a heating-led climate, insulation and air sealing carry most of the energy-code weight for any work that opens the envelope. The coast is about 49 miles away, so storm systems arrive without salt air.4,5 Hillsboro sits in IECC climate zone 4C (Marine).6

Building permits in Hillsboro are normally issued by the city building department.7,8

Share of Hillsboro housing units by year built
Before 19402.9%
1940-19595.1%
1960-197916.4%
1980-199931.8%
2000-200924.9%
2010 or later18.9%
Sources and notes (8)
  1. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS 2020-2024 5-year (released 2026-01))
  2. NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, nearest station (1991-2020 normals (published 2021))
  3. NOAA NCEI normals station inventory (1991-2020)
  4. U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer files (2025)
  5. U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line coastline (2025)
  6. Guide to Determining Climate Zones by County: Building America and IECC 2021 Updates (PNNL-33270) (September 2022 (IECC 2021 county map))
  7. U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (Vintage 2024)
  8. U.S. Census Bureau geographic code files (2020)
  9. Climate figures are for NOAA station Portland-Hillsboro Ap, 1.1 miles from the place center; housing figures are ACS ACS 2020-2024 5-year with 90% margins of error in the source tables.

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Hillsboro questions

How much does home remodeling cost in Hillsboro, OR?

Most home remodeling projects in Hillsboro, OR land between $21,250 and $112,100, depending on scope, access and material grade. That is an estimated range for planning, not a quote - call (844) 624-3161 and we will scope your job properly.

Do I need drawings before calling?

No. If you have them, good - if not, we start from what you want to change and work back to what the house allows.

How old are the homes in Hillsboro?

The median home in the city of Hillsboro was built in 1997, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and newer than the Oregon median of 1981. Most of Hillsboro's housing is recent: only 24% of units predate 1980 (U.S. 50%) and 19% were built since 2010. Those are Census figures for the whole housing stock, including apartments, not a statement about any one house.

What is the Hillsboro climate like for exterior work?

The Portland-Hillsboro Ap station averages 64 nights a year at or below 32°F and 3 at or below 20°F. Summer heat is moderate: about 17 days a year reach 90°F. Annual precipitation is about 36 inches, with 4 days a year bringing an inch or more. NOAA 1991-2020 normals for the nearest station; a contractor still assesses the actual site.

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