At a Glance
Median Income
$96,176
$101,056 per capita
Home Value
$677,500
Zillow: $500,062
Median Rent
$3,109/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
98/100K
589/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
54.7%
98.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
1.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.5%
9.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
77°F
330 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hillsboro Beach a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 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 2.0% (44% below 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 $500,062. 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 98 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 74% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 589/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population2,020
Median Age65.6 yrs
Density5,459/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$96,176
Per Capita$101,056
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty1.9%
County GDP$173,651M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,375
Housing
C+
Home Value$677,500
Rent$3,109
Ownership83.8%
Zillow$500,062
Housing Units2,521
Rent Burden51.0%
Crime
F
Violent98/100K
Property589/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault49/100K
Burglary0/100K
Health
Obesity24.5%
Diabetes7.3%
Smoking9.0%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death7,598/100K
Climate
Avg Temp77°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain55.6 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
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.
15.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.
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