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Data from U.S. Census Bureau · 2026 · Methodology
CitySpend

Hillsboro, OR

Population: 106,612 (2022) · Mid-Size Cities (100K–250K)

D
43/100

Below average — significant fiscal challenges in multiple areas

Total Spending
$2.0B
Per Capita
$18,698
Total Revenue
$2.1B
Total Debt
$930.3M

Spending Breakdown

Other
24.8%$495.2M
Housing & Community Development
21.9%$437.3M
Parks & Recreation
16.6%$330.0M
Utilities
11.2%$224.0M
Public Welfare
7.6%$152.2M
Health
5.9%$118.4M
Sewerage
4.2%$82.9M
Hospitals
4.0%$80.1M
Fire Protection
2.4%$47.9M
Education
1.1%$22.0M
Highways & Roads
0.2%$3.4M

Spending data sourced from the Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State & Local Government Finances. Per-capita comparisons use the Lincoln Institute's Fiscally Standardized Cities methodology for fair cross-city benchmarking.

Revenue Sources

Property Tax
6.8%$144.1M
Sales Tax
2.2%$45.7M
Intergovernmental
57.7%$1.2B
Charges & Fees
22.3%$474.2M
Other
26.8%$569.4M

Per Capita Spending by Department

Fire Protection$449/person
Highways & Roads$32/person
Parks & Recreation$3,096/person
Education$206/person
Health$1,111/person

Score Breakdown

Budget Balance & Reserves (25%)45/100
Debt Burden (20%)0/100
Pension Funding (20%)76/100
Spending Efficiency (15%)69/100
Revenue Diversity (10%)11/100
Trend Direction (10%)50/100

Debt Overview

Total Debt$930.3M
Long-Term Debt$70.1M
Debt Per Capita$8,726
Cash & Securities$16.7M

Compare Cities

See how Hillsboro stacks up against another city.

vs Portland, ORvs Eugene, ORvs Salem, OR
Data source: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State and Local Government Finances (2023). Population from American Community Survey.

Other Cities in Oregon

Portland, OR

Pop. 646K

C
Total Spending
$15.3B
Per Capita
$23,675

Eugene, OR

Pop. 177K

C
Total Spending
$2.9B
Per Capita
$16,408

Salem, OR

Pop. 176K

B
Total Spending
$2.8B
Per Capita
$15,959

Gresham, OR

Pop. 114K

D
Total Spending
$1.2B
Per Capita
$10,840

Compare Hillsboro With

Portland, OR

Spending: $23,675/person · Grade: C

Eugene, OR

Spending: $16,408/person · Grade: C

Salem, OR

Spending: $15,959/person · Grade: B

Gresham, OR

Spending: $10,840/person · Grade: D

Frequently Asked Questions

Hillsboro, OR spends $18,698 per resident, based on total expenditures of $2.0B for a population of 106,612. The city has a Fiscal Health Score of D (43/100).

Hillsboro, OR has total expenditures of $2.0B and total revenue of $2.1B. The city carries $930.3M in total debt, based on Census Bureau data from 2023.

Hillsboro, OR employs 0 government workers, of which 0 are full-time. The average government salary is $0, with 0.0 employees per 10,000 residents.

Hillsboro, OR has a Fiscal Health Score of D (43/100). This score evaluates budget balance, debt burden, pension funding, spending efficiency, revenue diversity, and 3-year fiscal trajectory compared to peer cities of similar population.

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