Win the map pack first
A managed Google Business Profile, reviews coming in every month and service pages written the way Hillsboro customers search.
Hillsboro's plumbers on Google Maps are here.
Google, Maps and AI search in Hillsboro
Hillsboro SEO Company
SEO, Google Maps and websites that bring in calls from Hillsboro, run by senior specialists, remotely.
Working with businesses across Hillsboro and nearby places such as Rockcreek and Aloha.
Places near Hillsboro:RockcreekAlohaOak HillsBethanyCorneliusMarlene Village
Local people108,231
Dentist searches720
Employers16,355
Dental practices345
4/20
of the top 20 plumbers on Hillsboro's Google map show no website.
Hillsboro in numbers
About 108,200 people live in Hillsboro city
The median household income is $106,409, and 50.2% of homes are owner-occupied (ACS 2020–2024).
108,231people
42,145households
50.2%of homes are owner-occupied
$106,409median household income
Who's in business in Hillsboro
There are 16,355 employer businesses in Washington County
Of these, 71.3% employ fewer than ten people (County Business Patterns 2023).
16,355employer businesses
71.3%have fewer than 10 employees
73%of US employer businesses have fewer than 10 employees
How big they are
By sector, share of businesses
Firms by trade
345Dental practices
307Residential remodelers
289Janitorial companies
276Landscaping companies
226Law firms
197Painting and wall covering contractors
151CPA firms
147Plumbing and HVAC contractors
Working for themselves in Hillsboro
6.4% of Hillsboro's workers are self-employed
Across Washington County, 46,094 businesses have no employees (Nonemployer Statistics 2024).
6.4%of workers are self-employed
46,094businesses with no employees
What people in Hillsboro search for each month
Of the service phrases with a Google Ads figure, "dentist hillsboro" is searched most
"dentist hillsboro" averages 720 searches a month in Oregon; "plumber hillsboro" 390, "locksmith hillsboro" 260 and "auto repair hillsboro" 210.
| Trade · search phrase | Searches a month | 12 months | Median reviews | No website | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| "dentist hillsboro" | 720 | Busiest month: Nov | – | – | – |
| "plumber hillsboro" | 390 | Busiest month: Oct | 112 | 4 of 20 | High |
| "locksmith hillsboro" | 260 | Busiest month: Mar | – | – | – |
| "auto repair hillsboro" | 210 | Busiest month: Oct | – | – | – |
| "landscaping hillsboro" | 170 | Busiest month: Sep | – | – | – |
| "electrician hillsboro" | 110 | Busiest month: Nov | – | – | – |
| "house cleaning hillsboro" | 90 | Busiest month: Oct | – | – | – |
| "hvac repair hillsboro" | 10 | Busiest month: Nov | 77 | 1 of 20 | Medium |
720searches a month for "dentist hillsboro": Google Ads' lowest reported band, very few searches
Seasonalitybusiest: Nov
Advertisers bid about £10.54 a click (approx., converted on 19 October 2026). Advertisers bid about $14.03 a click.
How competitive is local search in Hillsboro?
4 of the top 20 plumbers on Hillsboro's map show no website
The top 20 have an average rating of 4.81, and at least half of them have 112 reviews or more. On the same map, 1 of the top 20 HVAC businesses and 1 of the top 20 roofers show no website.
Google Maps around Hillsboro: the top listings
Plumber
4 of the top 20 show no website
112 median Google reviews
4.81 average rating
HVAC
1 of the top 20 show no website
77 median Google reviews
4.79 average rating
Roofer
1 of the top 20 show no website
80 median Google reviews
4.88 average rating
Median Google reviews of the top listings
HillsboroPortlandUS median
075150225300
Plumber 112
HVAC 77
Roofer 80
| Trade | Hillsboro | Nearest larger town | US median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | 112 | Portland: 287 | 31 |
| HVAC | 77 | Portland: 169 | 28.5 |
| Roofer | 80 | Portland: 74 | 24 |
Check your gap
How far are you from the middle of Hillsboro's map?
112
reviews behind the Hillsboro median for plumbers on the map (112).
Google Maps weighs reviews alongside other signals.
Out-build the top listings
The quickest gains often come from fast, well-structured service pages with structured data.
Own the whole area
A page each for Rockcreek and Aloha and the rest of the area around Hillsboro, before competitors do.
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AI answers
Structured data and AI search optimisation, so ChatGPT, Gemini and Google's AI Overviews can cite you.
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The map pack
Google Business Profile management, regular posts, local citations and a steady flow of reviews.
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The organic results
Technical fixes, service and area pages, and backlinks from relevant sites.
Who do the AIs name as the best dentist in Hillsboro, Oregon?
Each link opens in a new tab with the question filled in. If you're not named, that's what GEO fixes.
No website yet? You are not alone: 4 of the top 20 plumbers on Hillsboro's Google map show no website. Websites for Hillsboro businesses
Business openings and closures around Hillsboro
Washington County saw new establishments open at a rate of 9.873% in 2023
9.49% closed, against 9.602% opening and 8.233% closing in 2018.
9.873%new establishment rate
9.49%closure rate
9.602%new establishment rate in 2018
8.233%closure rate in 2018
Across the US
The national picture
Two figures from the US to read Hillsboro's numbers against.
Reviews
97%
97% of consumers read online reviews for local businesses; 41% always do
Websites
17%
17% of US small businesses still don't have a website
What this means for a Hillsboro service business
Around Hillsboro, 4 of the top 20 Google Maps results for "plumber" show no website; if yours shows no website, adding the link is worth considering. Of those 20 listings, at least half have 112 reviews or more. Among the service phrases Google Ads gives a figure for, "dentist hillsboro" comes first, at 720 searches a month in Oregon, with "plumber hillsboro" second at 390 a month.
Plans for Hillsboro businesses
Same plans, same senior team, wherever you are.
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Results
Results, by name
Campaigns we have run, with their figures on our case studies page.
Dental practice · Croydon
146%
more organic traffic
Dental Practice Achieves 146% Growth
Mayfield Dental · campaign started June 2024 · results over six months
101.4%referring domains
163.9%organic keywords
Dental care brand · Worldwide
110.8%
more organic keywords
Children's Oral Care Brand Doubles Organic Keywords
Brush Baby · campaign started October 2020 · results over six months
86.6%referring domains
53.2%organic traffic
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Questions about Hillsboro
Questions Hillsboro businesses ask
Do you work with businesses in Hillsboro?
Yes. Breakline's remote team of senior SEO specialists works with service businesses across the US and UK, including Hillsboro.
Is there search demand for a dentist in Hillsboro?
"dentist hillsboro" averaged 720 searches a month in Oregon in the 12 months to September 2026.
Which month has the most searches for auto repair in Hillsboro?
Searches for "auto repair hillsboro" in Oregon peaked in October 2025 and November 2025 at 480, against an average of 210 a month.
Do I need an SEO agency in Hillsboro?
It depends on how easily customers find you now. "dentist hillsboro" averages 720 searches a month in Oregon, and 4 of the top 20 plumbers on Google Maps around Hillsboro show no website. If you are missing from searches like these, an SEO agency can work on your Google Business Profile, website and reviews so that you show up.
How big is Hillsboro?
Hillsboro city has about 108,200 people (2020–2024).
How crowded is Google Maps for plumbers in Hillsboro?
Of the top 20 plumbers on Google Maps around Hillsboro, 4 show no website; at least half of them have 112 reviews or more (the same figure around Portland is 287).
What share of Hillsboro's workers are self-employed?
6.4% of workers in Hillsboro city are self-employed (ACS 2020–2024).
How many businesses are there around Hillsboro?
Washington County has 16,355 employer businesses (2023) and 46,094 businesses with no employees (2024).
Around Hillsboro
Hillsboro and the places around it
Within 7 miles
- Rockcreek3.4 mi
- Aloha3.9 mi
- Oak Hills4.7 mi
- Bethany5.3 mi
- Cornelius5.6 mi
- Marlene Village5.6 mi
- North Plains5.7 mi
- Cedar Hills6.4 mi
- Cedar Mill6.5 mi
- Beaverton6.6 mi
Other towns we cover nearby
Oregon
Read next: Plumber SEO – Ranking for Emergency Keywords and Local Searches
Straight-line distances
Where we'd start for a Hillsboro business
- Own the map around Hillsboro
Service areas set to the places you cover, regular posts and a review routine aimed at Hillsboro's median on Google Maps.
- A page for each place you work
Rockcreek, Aloha and Oak Hills: real pages with your jobs, photos and reviews from each area.
- Show up in AI answers
Structured data, consistent business listings and clear answers to what Hillsboro customers ask.
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