Hillsboro

Hillsboro sits in the Tualatin Valley at 60 meters elevation and spreads across residential districts, commercial areas, and open green spaces. The town combines rural traditions with modern industrial zones, with parks and fields shaping the overall layout.

The settlement arose in 1841 and took its name from David Hill, an early settler in the region. Over the decades, the place shifted from an agricultural community to a center of the technology industry.

The Glenn & Viola Walters Cultural Arts Center presents exhibitions, performances, and courses that mirror the artistic life of the town. Visitors can engage with works by local artists and get a sense of the creative activities happening in the neighborhood.

The MAX Light Rail system links the town directly to Portland and serves several stations across neighborhoods and the industrial district. Travelers can use this to navigate and reach different parts of town without a car.

The Silicon Forest district houses numerous semiconductor production facilities, making the region an important location for microchip manufacturing. These plants shape the economic profile of the town and draw specialists from different countries.

Location: Washington County

Inception: 1841

Elevation above the sea: 60 m

Shares border with: Aloha, Beaverton

Website: https://hillsboro-oregon.gov

GPS coordinates: 45.52278,-122.98972

Latest update: December 12, 2025 22:15