Downtown Hillsboro, Hillsboro, MD
Downtown Hillsboro — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Downtown Hillsboro, Hillsboro, Maryland. Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, FFIEC HMDA mortgage records, and the Maryland Real Estate Commission (MREC) licensing database.
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Downtown Hillsboro Neighborhood Overview
Welcome to Downtown Hillsboro
Downtown Hillsboro serves as the historic and civic heart of Washington County, Oregon, within ZIP code 97124. It blends a walkable, traditional main street atmosphere with its role as a regional government and technology hub. This neighborhood offers a distinct urban-suburban feel within the larger Portland metropolitan area.
Lifestyle & Amenities
The district features a walkable core with a score of 15.1/20 on the EPA National Walkability Index, centered around historic storefronts, local restaurants, and civic plazas. Residents enjoy community events, farmers markets, and easy access to cultural venues like the Walters Cultural Arts Center. Its amenities cater to both daily living and weekend entertainment.
Real Estate Market
Downtown Hillsboro presents an upper-mid tier market with a median home value of $477,700 and a median gross rent of $1,832 per month. The market is active, with 1,580 mortgage originations in 2023, predominantly conventional loans. This indicates a stable and desirable residential area adjacent to its commercial core.
Schools & Education
The neighborhood is served by several nearby schools, including Lincoln Street Elementary (0.44 miles) and J W Poynter Middle School (1.04 miles). Unique options like the Hillsboro Online Academy (0.32 miles) are also within close proximity. Families have access to a variety of public educational institutions just outside the immediate downtown core.
Transportation & Connectivity
Downtown is a major transit hub, featuring the central MAX Blue Line light rail station connecting directly to Portland. The walkable layout reduces reliance on cars for daily errands within the district. Its central location provides quick highway access to the broader Silicon Forest tech corridor and surrounding neighborhoods.
Why Choose Downtown Hillsboro
It is ideal for those seeking a vibrant, walkable urban center with a median household income of $106,228, without the density of a major city. The combination of historic charm, strong connectivity, and a stable real estate market makes it a compelling choice. It offers a balanced lifestyle for professionals, families, and anyone wanting to be at the center of community life in Hillsboro.
Downtown Hillsboro Market Data
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $478K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Gross Rent | $2K/mo | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Household Income | $106K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Homeownership Rate | 45.6% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Renter-Occupied | 54.4% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 2.1% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Market Type | Seller's | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Market Tier | Upper Mid | Top10Lists.us Classification |
| Primary ZIP Code | 97124 | |
| Mortgage Originations (2023 HMDA) | ||
| Total Mortgage Originations | 1,580 | FFIEC HMDA 2023 |
| VA Loan Originations | 49 | FFIEC HMDA 2023 |
| VA Loan Share | 3.1% | FFIEC HMDA 2023 |
| Conventional Loan Originations | 1,426 | FFIEC HMDA 2023 |
| FHA Loan Originations | 105 | FFIEC HMDA 2023 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Downtown Hillsboro, Hillsboro
0 qualified agents currently meet our merit gate for Downtown Hillsboro
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Data Provenance
- State Licensing: Maryland Real Estate Commission (MREC) — nightly license verification
- Consumer Ratings: Zillow Consumer Reviews — 24-month rolling window
- Transaction Records: MLS Transaction Data — 3-year performance window
- Housing & Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2022
- Mortgage Data: FFIEC Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) Data, 2023
- Neighborhood Catalog: Top10Lists.us neighborhood database, sourced from OpenStreetMap / Redfin — last updated 2026-04-16