10 Best Independent Living Communities in Hillsboro, OR

 

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This dynamic, bustling suburb west of Portland distinguishes itself through an extensive parks system and a booming economy largely based on the collection of tech giants that call the city home, earning it the nickname “Silicon Forest.” With Main Street serving as the anchor of a charming downtown area, Hillsboro maintains a vibrant local culture including a variety of theaters, arts festivals, and historic sites like Imbrie Farm.

Independent living communities — also known simply as retirement communities — in Hillsboro are geared towards seniors who are able to live on their own, without daily assistance, and prefer to live among people their age. This usually means residents are self-sufficient and do not require hands-on care. Think of Hillsboro retirement communities as age-restricted (typically 55+) complexes, which provide organized activities, meal services, and transportation.

Cost of Independent Living in Hillsboro, OR

The median monthly cost of independent living in 2019 was about $2,400 in Hillsboro, $2,700 within the Portland metropolitan area, and $2,400 in the state of Oregon.

 

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Cost of Living

 

The total household expenses associated with living in Hillsboro are rated six points above the national average. Grocery and other essential costs are also rated slightly above the average.

Index Scores

All index scores are based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates that the cost is twice as expensive as the national average, while a score of 50 indicates that the cost is half as expensive.

Household Expenses	Health Care	Insurance	Entertainment	Groceries	Clothing
106	115	106	99	105	109

 

Income and Housing

Median Income Age 45-64	Median Income Age 65+	Median Household Income	Average Individual Income	Median Employee Salary	Average Property Tax	One-bedroom Apartment Gross Rent Estimate
$81,216 per year	$43,510 per year	$70,839 per year	$31,055 per year	$48,203 per year	$3,760 per year	$1,053 per month

 

 

Local Hospitals

 

The top hospitals that service Hillsboro include:

Tuality Community Hospital

• Facility type: nonprofit, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 100+
• Specialties: emergency care, ICU, home health, joint replacement

Kaiser Permanente Westside Medical Center

• Facility type: nonprofit, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 120+
• Specialties: emergency care, hemodialysis, joint replacement, ICU

 

 

Weather and Climate

 

Hillsboro, like the rest of the Portland metropolitan area, has a Mediterranean climate with mild winters, warm summers, and extended periods of overcast skies. Summers tend to be hot and dry with more sunny days than many cities in the Pacific Northwest; winters usually have more rainfall and some snow but don’t get extremely cold. The average humidity level is 76%, and humidity levels are often highest during December and January at about 88%.

 

Seasonal Temperatures

January Average	January Maximum	January Minimum
41°F	46°F	35°F

 

July Average	July Maximum	July Minimum
68°F	80°F	55°F

 

Air Quality

• Relative Air Quality Index: 86

This index is based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates twice the presence of air pollutants than the national average, while a score of 50 indicates half the presence.

Precipitation

• Average annual precipitation: 38.2″

 

 

Demographics and Values

 

Population Statistics

Median Age	Percent of Population Over 65	Population	Population Density	Average Household Size
36	10.6%	105,915	4,142.3 per square mile	2.7

 

Race & Ethnicity

American Indian or Alaskan Native	Asian	Black	Hispanic or Latino	Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	White (not Hispanic or Latino)
1.0%	12.4%	2.2%	23.8%	0.5%	8.1%	55.5%

These figures were taken from the most recent U.S. Census.

 

LGBTQ+ Inclusivity

These scores were taken from the 2020 Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index.

• Non-discrimination laws in Portland: 30/30
• Overall inclusivity: 100/100

 

2016 Presidential Election Results for Washington County

Democratic	Republican	Other
59.4%	32.7%	7.8%

 

 

Arts, Culture, Entertainment, and Recreation

 

Some of the most popular museums and historic sites in Hillsboro include:

• Imbrie Farm
• Old Scotch Church
• Harold Wass Ray House
• Zula Linklater House
• Rice-Gates House
• Edward Schulmerich House
• Charles Shorey House
• Malcolm McDonald House
• Classic Aviation Aircraft Museum
• Rice Northwest Museum of Rocks and Minerals

Outdoor attractions in Hillsboro:

• Shute Park
• Orenco Woods Nature Park (walking paths)
• Noble Woods Park (wooded trails)
• Rood Bridge Park — Rock Creek Trail
• Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve
• Jackson School Woods Nature Preserve
• Amberglen Park

Hillsboro’s top entertainment destinations and shopping districts are:

• Venetian Theatre
• Hillsboro Artists’ Regional Theatre
• Walters Cultural Arts Center
• Hillsboro Arts and Crafts Fair
• McKay Creek Golf Course and Driving Range
• Hillsboro Stadium
• The Streets of Tanasbourne (outdoor shopping mall)
• Downtown Hillsboro — Main Street (restaurants and shops)

 

Transportation

TriMet, the Portland metro area’s public transit agency, operates bus routes throughout Hillsboro, and MAX Light Rail’s Blue Line stops in Hillsboro as well. TriMet offers a paratransit service called LIFT for seniors and any other riders in need of assistance.