Hillsboro Real Estate
Washington County seat · the Silicon Forest
Overview
Hillsboro is the county seat of Washington County and Oregon's fifth-most populous city. Its population was 106,447 at the 2020 census. It's home to many high-tech companies, including Intel, in the area locally known as the Silicon Forest.
Lifestyle
Intel's Hillsboro campuses include Ronler Acres, Hawthorn Farm, and Jones Farm. MAX light rail connects Hillsboro to Beaverton and Portland, and Orenco Station is a well-known transit-oriented neighborhood.
The city is home to the Hillsboro Hops, a minor league baseball team, and it sits close to farmland, wine country, and North Plains.
Schools
Most of Hillsboro is in Hillsboro School District. District high schools include Hillsboro, Glencoe, Liberty, and Century, and middle schools include Evergreen, Poynter, R.A. Brown, and South Meadows. Some edge addresses fall in other districts, so verify by address.
Housing
Hillsboro has older homes near downtown, established subdivisions, newer planned communities, and condos and townhomes near MAX stations, plus an active new-construction market. Compare builder incentives against resale comps.
Market snapshot
Metro-wide market context (RMLS Market Action, Portland Metro, September 2026; these are metro-wide figures, not neighborhood-specific): the median sale price was $545,000, flat compared with September 2025; inventory rose to 4.2 months; total market time was 68 days; and pending sales were down 17.9% from a year earlier. Source: RMLS Market Action, Portland Metro, September 2026.
Why work with Joe Liu & The Liu Group
Joe Liu is Principal Broker of The Liu Group at Keller Williams Portland Central, with 17 years in Portland-metro real estate. The team's Zillow profile shows a 5.0 rating from 150 team reviews. Joe owns and manages 100+ rental units himself, so investment questions get real-world answers, and he also works short sales, pre-foreclosures, and bank-owned (REO) properties. Team member Jeanette Feng speaks Mandarin. Hillsboro, Aloha, and North Plains connect directly to the Westside markets the team works every day.
Frequently asked questions
Is Hillsboro a good place to buy if I work in tech on the Westside?
For many buyers, yes. Hillsboro is home to Intel's major campuses and is served by MAX light rail. The Liu Group compares commute, price, and HOA costs against Beaverton, Bethany, and Aloha.
What school district is Hillsboro in?
Mostly Hillsboro School District, which includes Hillsboro, Glencoe, Liberty, and Century high schools. Verify edge addresses.
Should I buy new construction or resale in Hillsboro?
It depends on incentives, lot size, HOA dues, and resale comps. A buyer's agent from The Liu Group can help negotiate builder terms.
How does Hillsboro compare to Aloha?
Hillsboro is an incorporated city, and Aloha is unincorporated Washington County. Prices and home ages vary by area, so The Liu Group pulls side-by-side comps.
How fast are Hillsboro-area homes selling?
Metro-wide, total market time was 68 days in September 2026 (RMLS, Portland Metro). Ask for current Hillsboro comps.
Do you help investors in Hillsboro?
Yes. Joe Liu owns and manages 100+ rental units and reviews rent comps, HOA rental rules, and new-versus-older home costs with investors.
Talk with Joe
Call or text Joe:(971) 303-8717 · [email protected]
The Liu Group at Keller Williams · 919 NE 19th Ave, Suite 100, Portland, OR 97232
