Hillsboro

Hillsboro is a growing tech hub in Washington County, home to Intel and a mix of suburban neighborhoods, but that prosperity sits unevenly alongside real struggle—the average household income here is around $99,000, a number that can make it harder to find affordable help nearby. Washington County's most recent point-in-time count, from 2023, identified over 660 people experiencing homelessness across the county, and that number has likely grown since. Still, this city has people looking out for you: Open Door Counseling Center offers case management and basic needs support, Community Action Organization Washington County can help with housing assistance and emergency resources, and Just Compassion of East Washington County runs a day center and meal programs for people without stable housing. HomePlate Youth Services is another resource worth knowing about if you're under 25. Hillsboro isn't an easy place to be without a roof, but it's not a place devoid of people who care, either. Whatever brought you here, you deserve rest, safety, and a little bit of kindness today—hold on to that.