Hillsboro, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Montgomery County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
5,693
Population
652/sq mi density
$48,158
Median Income
$22,683 per capita
$95,800
Home Value
$149,368 Zillow
$841
Median Rent
28.2% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
191
Violent Crime/100K
540 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$48,158 median income, 5.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$95,800 home value, $841/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
191 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$95,800
66% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$841/mo
28% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
72.7%
11% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
1,765
Median year built: 1958
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$95,800
Zillow (ZHVI)
$149,368
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
72.7%
Owner-Occupied
27.3%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$774/mo
1 Bedroom
$854/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,063/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,370/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,561/mo
Census median rent:
$841/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
28.2%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
9% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1958
Average age of housing stock: 68 years
Homeownership Rate
72.7%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $95,800 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $149,368 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $841 |
| FMR Studio | $774 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $854 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,063 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,370 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,561 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 72.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 27.3% |
| Homeownership Rate | 72.7% |
| Total Housing Units | 1,765 |
| Median Year Built | 1958 |
| Rent Burden | 28.2% |