Electricity rates in Hillsboro, Oregon
Hillsboro, OR ranks 1 of 20 Oregon cities for the fewest cost-burdened renters (45.2%). Hillsboro, Oregon has 107,050 residents in 41,304 households; 48.9% heat with electricity.
Hillsboro on the map
Washington County, with Hillsboro marked
Who lives in Hillsboro: income, cars, homes
In Hillsboro, OR, 9,059 of 20,051 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent; 18,711 households moved in since 2018 and 3,812 before 2000, so electric accounts turn over quickly. In Hillsboro, OR, 4,470 of 41,304 households earn under $35,000, 9,097 $35,000-$75,000, 15,589 $75,000-$150,000 and 12,148 $150,000 or more. 8,634 residents of Hillsboro, OR live below the poverty line, and the median age is 34.8. Hillsboro, OR homes: 24,250 have 3+ bedrooms, 6,821 none or one, median 5.0 rooms. Of 58,408 workers in Hillsboro, OR, 11,445 work from home, 36,924 drive alone, 2,771 ride transit and 1,635 walk. In Hillsboro, OR, 2,452 households own no vehicle and 24,672 own two or more; home EV charging depends on that.
Household income in Hillsboro, OR
| Hillsboro, OR | Value | Rank in Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Hillsboro, OR, households under $35,000 | 10.8% | 18 of 20 |
| Hillsboro, OR, households $150,000 or more | 29.4% | 4 of 20 |
| Hillsboro, OR, residents below poverty | 8.1% | 16 of 20 |
| Hillsboro, OR, median age | 34.8 | 19 of 20 |
| Hillsboro, OR, homes with 3+ bedrooms | 56.9% | 14 of 20 |
| Hillsboro, OR, households without a vehicle | 5.9% | 12 of 20 |
| Hillsboro, OR, households with 2+ vehicles | 59.7% | 10 of 20 |
| Hillsboro, OR, workers at home | 19.6% | 7 of 20 |
| Hillsboro, OR, cost-burdened renters | 45.2% | 20 of 20 |
| Hillsboro, OR, moved in since 2018 | 45.3% | 2 of 20 |
| Hillsboro, OR, moved in before 2000 | 9.2% | 17 of 20 |
Who supplies Hillsboro
Washington County lists 2 utilities for Hillsboro, OR (107,050 residents): homes pay 9.93 to 18.19 cents per kWh, about $88 to $160 a month at 882 kWh, 1.0% to 1.9% of the $103,207 Hillsboro median income. Washington County page.
Facts about Hillsboro
- Residents of Hillsboro, OR, ACS 2023
- 107,0505 of 20 Oregon cities with 30,000+
- Median household income in Hillsboro, OR
- $103,2074 of 20 of those cities
- Households in Hillsboro, OR
- 41,3042.59 people each
- Owner-occupied homes in Hillsboro, OR
- 50.6%20,889 owners and 20,415 renter households
- Housing units in Hillsboro, OR
- 42,5951,291 vacant or seasonal
- Homes heated by electricity in Hillsboro, OR
- 48.9%20,202 of 41,304 homes
- Land area of Hillsboro, OR
- 25.8 sq mi4,142.3 people per sq mi
- Bill as share of income in Hillsboro, OR
- 1.0% to 1.9%at 882 kWh a month over the $103,207 median household income
- Wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of Hillsboro, OR
- 6NWS point reports 2015 to 2025, 5.6 per 100,000 residents
- Median year homes were built in Hillsboro, OR
- 199710,531 of 42,595 homes (24.7%) before 1980
- Median home value and rent in Hillsboro, OR
- $483,400$1,896 gross rent a month, 4.71% of value a year
Outage risk around Hillsboro
Hillsboro, OR, NWS reports within 15 miles of the centre, 2015 to 2025: 2 wind and 4 tornado, 5.6 per 100,000 residents of 107,050. Top gust near Hillsboro, OR: 52 knots, 60 mph. Damage near Hillsboro, OR: $144K.
Reports within 15 miles of Hillsboro, OR
wind and tornado reports, Hillsboro, OR
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| Hillsboro, OR | Wind | Tornado | Total |
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| Hillsboro, OR, 2016 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Hillsboro, OR, 2018 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Hillsboro, OR, 2019 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Hillsboro, OR, 2022 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Housing and heating in Hillsboro
Hillsboro, OR: 10,531 of 42,595 homes were built before 1980 and 18,143 in 2000 or later. Hillsboro, OR has 20,468 detached houses, 13,710 homes in 5+ unit buildings and 502 mobile homes.
Age of homes in Hillsboro, OR
% of homes by decade built, Hillsboro, OR
- 3pre-40
- 240s
- 350s
- 460s
- 1370s
- 1080s
- 2390s
- 2500s
- 1610s
- 220+
Heating fuel in Hillsboro, OR
| Hillsboro, OR | Value | County | Gap | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsboro, OR, median year built | 1997 | 1990 | +7 years | 4 of 20 |
| Hillsboro, OR, built before 1980 | 24.7% | 36.5% | -11.8 points | 17 of 20 |
| Hillsboro, OR, built 2000 or later | 42.6% | 29.6% | +12.9 points | 4 of 20 |
| Hillsboro, OR, detached houses | 48.1% | 57.9% | -9.8 points | 18 of 20 |
| Hillsboro, OR, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 32.2% | 24.5% | +7.7 points | 3 of 20 |
| Hillsboro, OR, mobile homes | 1.2% | 2.1% | -1.0 points | 15 of 20 |
| Hillsboro, OR, renter households | 49.4% | 39.1% | +10.3 points | 4 of 20 |
| Hillsboro, OR, median home value | $483,400 | $558,500 | -$75,100 | 8 of 20 |
| Hillsboro, OR, median gross rent a month | $1,896 | $1,773 | +$123 | 3 of 20 |
| Hillsboro, OR, people per household | 2.55 | 2.55 | +0.00 | 8 of 20 |
Cost of living with electricity in Hillsboro
Hillsboro, OR: 41,304 households at $1,258 a year per home for electricity (Washington County average, DOE LEAD) come to about $52.0 million, an estimate; all home energy is $1,786 a year per household.
| Group in Hillsboro, OR | Households | Power per home | Power bill of the group | Share of Hillsboro, OR median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsboro, OR, all households | 41,304 | $1,258 | $52.0 million | 1.22% |
| Hillsboro, OR, homeowners | 20,889 | $1,368 | $28.6 million | 1.33% |
| Hillsboro, OR, renters | 20,415 | $1,086 | $22.2 million | 1.05% |
Analyst note on Hillsboro
Hillsboro, OR counts 107,050 residents in 41,304 households, on 25.8 square miles. Household income in Hillsboro, OR is $103,207; 20,889 of its 41,304 households own. 20,202 of the 41,304 occupied homes in Hillsboro, OR heat with electricity.
Hillsboro, OR has 42,595 housing units, 1,291 of them vacant or seasonal. Hillsboro, OR ranks 2 of 20 Oregon cities for the youngest residents (median age 34.8). Hillsboro, OR ranks 3 of 20 Oregon cities for the highest median rent ($1,896 a month).
Hillsboro, OR ranks 3 of 20 Oregon cities for homes in buildings of 5+ units (32%).
Bill and heat pump calculator, Hillsboro
Compare Hillsboro with nearby cities
| City near Hillsboro, OR | Distance from Hillsboro | Residents | Median income | Median year built | Median home value | Storm reports within 15 miles | Work from home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsboro, OR (this page) | 0 mi | 107,050 | $103,207 | 1997 | $483,400 | 6 | 19.6% |
| Aloha, OR | 3.9 mi southeast | 53,362 (-53,688) | $96,754 (-$6,453) | 1983 (-14 yr) | $465,500 (-$17,900) | 7 (+1) | 19.2% (-0.4 pts) |
| Bethany, OR | 5.3 mi northeast | 31,700 (-75,350) | $164,315 (+$61,108) | 2003 (+6 yr) | $699,200 (+$215,800) | 8 (+2) | 34.0% (+14.4 pts) |
| Beaverton, OR | 6.7 mi southeast | 97,502 (-9,548) | $94,279 (-$8,928) | 1987 (-10 yr) | $543,100 (+$59,700) | 7 (+1) | 21.9% (+2.3 pts) |
| Tigard, OR | 10.2 mi southeast | 55,395 (-51,655) | $105,008 (+$1,801) | 1988 (-9 yr) | $585,700 (+$102,300) | 7 (+1) | 24.4% (+4.8 pts) |
| Lake Oswego, OR | 13.8 mi southeast | 40,367 (-66,683) | $140,441 (+$37,234) | 1982 (-15 yr) | $894,000 (+$410,600) | 7 (+1) | 29.8% (+10.2 pts) |
ZIP codes in Hillsboro
| ZIP area touching Hillsboro, OR | Share of the ZIP's land inside Hillsboro | Share of Hillsboro's land in the ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| 97124 (Hillsboro, OR) | 32.1% | 56.5% |
| 97123 (Hillsboro, OR) | 16.9% | 36.6% |
| 97006 (Hillsboro, OR) | 23.4% | 6.6% |
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Questions on Hillsboro
Hillsboro: what is the electricity rate?
Hillsboro, OR has no price of its own; its 107,050 residents are served by one of 2 utilities, and a 882 kWh month costs $88 to $160.
Hillsboro: how does it rank among Oregon cities?
Hillsboro, OR: rank 5 of 20 by its 107,050 residents, rank 4 of 20 by $103,207 median income.
Hillsboro: how many homes heat with electricity?
Hillsboro, OR: 20,202 of 41,304 occupied homes, 48.9%; Washington County 46.0%.
Hillsboro: how much income goes to electricity?
At 882 kWh a month, 1.0% to 1.9% of the $103,207 median income in Hillsboro, OR.
Hillsboro: damaging storms reported nearby?
6 NWS wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of the centre of Hillsboro, OR, 2015 to 2025, 5.6 per 100,000 residents.
How old are the homes in Hillsboro?
Hillsboro, OR: median home built 1997; 10,531 of 42,595 homes (24.7%) predate 1980, 20,468 are detached and 13,710 sit in buildings of 5+ units.
How many Hillsboro, OR renters struggle with rent?
9,059 of 20,051 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent.
How many households in Hillsboro, OR earn under $35,000?
4,470 of 41,304, against 12,148 at $150,000 or more.
How many residents of Hillsboro, OR live below the poverty line?
8,634 residents.