At a Glance
Median Income
$77,844
$42,297 per capita
Home Value
$180,800
Zillow: $248,492
Median Rent
$645/mo
23.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
37.3%
96.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
0.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.3%
11.8% 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?
A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hillsboro residents earn a median household income of $77,844 , which is 4% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,297. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 412 business establishments, including 27 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hillsboro is $180,800 , 36% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $248,492. Median rent is $645/month, with 23.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Education
37.3% of adults in Hillsboro hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(11% above the national average).
96.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hillsboro has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,643
Median Age40.1 yrs
Density1,480/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.9%
Veterans7.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$77,844
Per Capita$42,297
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty0.8%
County GDP$634M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,130
Housing
A+
Home Value$180,800
Rent$645
Ownership75.9%
Zillow$248,492
Housing Units843
Rent Burden23.0%
Health
Obesity38.3%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking11.8%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death6,992/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Rain22.3 in/yr
Elevation905 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+37.3%
High School+96.4%
Graduate+6.1%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute15 min
Broadband84.7%
Internet Speed157 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Hillsboro was founded in 1880.
The median home in Hillsboro was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Hector International (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.423 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 157 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.