At a Glance
Median Income
$59,949
$23,055 per capita
Home Value
$216,100
Zillow: $336,788
Median Rent
$997/mo
32.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
684/100K
3,941/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.3%
84.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
22.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.4%
18.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F
306 sunny days/yr
How Hilliard Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hilliard's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hilliard a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hilliard residents earn a median household income of $59,949 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,055. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,944 business establishments, including 209 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hilliard is $216,100 , 23% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $336,788. Median rent is $997/month, with 32.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.
Safety & Crime
Hilliard reports 684 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 80% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,941/100K.
Education
10.3% of adults in Hilliard hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(69% below the national average).
84.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hilliard has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population2,993
Median Age30.6 yrs
Density543/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.6%
Economy
B
Median Income$59,949
Per Capita$23,055
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty22.1%
County GDP$4,980M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,092
Housing
A+
Home Value$216,100
Rent$997
Ownership58.7%
Zillow$336,788
Housing Units1,230
Rent Burden32.2%
Crime
F
Violent684/100K
Property3,941/100K
Health
Obesity37.4%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking18.6%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death9,847/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Sunny Days306/yr
Rain54.6 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation67 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.3%
High School+84.7%
Graduate+1.2%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute36 min
Broadband85.9%
Internet Speed122 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Hilliard was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Jacksonville International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 122 Mbps.
There are 209 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.