Incorporated in 1876, Hillsboro has grown from a small farming community and government center into a modern city of 80,000 residents. It is the largest city in fast-growing Washington County. When early pioneers first reached the Tualatin Valley in the 1840s, they had only an inkling of the agricultural richness of the country.

The valley was sparsely settled at the time by retiring mountain trappers and Atfalati Indians. The trackers soon began carving out a burgeoning community and government center. Most residents lived on farms or were engaged in milling and timber work. Soon they founded building, trade and retail businesses. With the arrival of the railroad in 1870s the Tualatin Valley became the breadbasket for the river port city of Portland, supplying dairy products, fruits and vegetables as well as timber products.

Few cities anywhere offer the diverse recreational opportunities that are available in Hillsboro. The city's Parks & Recreation Department operates 16 parks including the large, modern Hillsboro Sports Park at Ronler Acres and the Hillsboro Aquatic Center with its indoor and outdoor pools, hydro-therapy pool, saunas, exercise facilities and racquetball court.

Shopping in Hillsboro is an easy as, well, walking down the street. The largest shopping centers are located in Tanasbourne and along 185th Avenue on the east edge of the city. Department stores, video stores, bookstores, apparel and gift shops, home improvement centers, sports and auto stores, bakeries and delicatessens provide most products and services needed by Hillsboro residents.

Despite its rapid growth, Hillsboro remains a small town at heart. No matter where residents live in or near Hillsboro, they enjoy the easy-going pace and outdoor beauty of western Washington County. Historic Hillsboro near the old downtown is a favorite neighborhood of many residents, especially those who enjoy a short walk to shopping and government offices and who value the historic tradition of the city. Other residents prefer the foothill communities of West Union, Bethany, Helvetia and North Plains north of Hillsboro.

While the average price of a new home in Hillsboro is $170,000, many can be purchased for $120,000 to $150,000.

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