Hillsboro Beach, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Broward County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
2,020 Population 5,459/sq mi density
$96,176 Median Income $101,056 per capita
$677,500 Home Value $509,967 Zillow
$3,109 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
77°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$96,176 median income, 5.1% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.7 / 5.0
$677,500 home value, $3,109/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
54.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Hillsboro Beach, FL

At a Glance

Median Income
$96,176
28% above
$101,056 per capita
Home Value
$677,500
140% above
Zillow: $509,967
Median Rent
$3,109/mo
167% above
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
676/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
54.7%
62% above
98.4% high school+
Unemployment
5.1%
42% above
1.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.5%
24% below
9.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
77°F

How Hillsboro Beach Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Hillsboro Beach's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
128%
Home Value
240%
Rent
267%
Poverty
15%
Bachelor's
162%
Unemployment
142%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hillsboro Beach a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Hillsboro Beach residents earn a median household income of $96,176 , which is 28% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $101,056. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1% (42% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 81,808 business establishments, including 4,485 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hillsboro Beach is $677,500 , 140% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $509,967. Median rent is $3,109/month, with 51.0% 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 1974.

Safety & Crime

Hillsboro Beach reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 676/100K.

Education

54.7% of adults in Hillsboro Beach hold a bachelor's degree or higher (62% above the national average). 98.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hillsboro Beach has an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,020
Median Age65.6 yrs
Density5,459/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born20.3%
Veterans7.5%

Economy

A+
Median Income$96,176
Per Capita$101,056
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty1.9%
County GDP$173,651M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,375

Housing

C+
Home Value$677,500
Rent$3,109
Ownership83.8%
Zillow$509,967
Housing Units2,521
Rent Burden51.0%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property676/100K

Health

Obesity24.5%
Diabetes7.3%
Smoking9.0%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death7,598/100K

Climate

Avg Temp77°F
Rain55.6 in/yr
Elevation16 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+54.7%
High School+98.4%
Graduate+31.9%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 41% / D 58%
Commute30 min
Broadband94.2%
Internet Speed168 Mbps
EV Stations16
Libraries43

Did You Know?

Hillsboro Beach was founded in 1922.
The median home in Hillsboro Beach was built in 1974.
33.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.489 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
16.7% of the population has a disability.
20.3% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 168 Mbps.
There are 4,485 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 276 fatal vehicle crashes.