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Hillsboro, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Henry County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
159
Population
274/sq mi density
$43,125
Median Income
$19,882 per capita
$47,800
Home Value
$178,064 Zillow
$1,063
Median Rent
32.5% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
127
Violent Crime/100K
2,921 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$43,125 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$47,800 home value, $1,063/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
127 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
3.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$47,800
83% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,063/mo
9% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
69.1%
6% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
85
Median year built: 1938
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$47,800
Zillow (ZHVI)
$178,064
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
69.1%
Owner-Occupied
30.9%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$738/mo
1 Bedroom
$788/mo
2 Bedroom
$989/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,282/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,420/mo
Census median rent:
$1,063/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
32.5%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
5% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1938
Average age of housing stock: 88 years
Homeownership Rate
69.1%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $47,800 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $178,064 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,063 |
| FMR Studio | $738 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $788 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $989 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,282 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,420 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 69.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 30.9% |
| Homeownership Rate | 69.1% |
| Total Housing Units | 85 |
| Median Year Built | 1938 |
| Rent Burden | 32.5% |