At a Glance
Median Income
$65,417
$29,232 per capita
Home Value
$241,700
Zillow: $361,325
Median Rent
$955/mo
30.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.9%
87.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
20.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.5%
13.2% smoking rate
How Hillsboro Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hillsboro's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hillsboro a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hillsboro residents earn a median household income of $65,417 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,232. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 732 business establishments, including 37 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hillsboro is $241,700 , 14% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $361,325. Median rent is $955/month, with 30.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
17.9% of adults in Hillsboro hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(47% below the national average).
87.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hillsboro has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population130
Median Age53.5 yrs
Density929/mi²
Male / Female42% / 59%
Foreign Born3.1%
Veterans11.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$65,417
Per Capita$29,232
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty20.0%
County GDP$1,590M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,034
Housing
A+
Home Value$241,700
Rent$955
Ownership55.7%
Zillow$361,325
Housing Units80
Rent Burden30.6%
Health
Obesity37.5%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking13.2%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death10,061/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain47.8 in/yr
Elevation50 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.9%
High School+87.5%
Graduate+6.2%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%
Commute31 min
Broadband98.4%
Internet Speed97 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Hillsboro was founded in 1853.
The median home in Hillsboro was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Cambridge-Dorchester Regional (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
37.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.