Hillsboro, NM

Full City Profile · New Mexico · Luna County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
220 Population 103/sq mi density
$16,038 Median Income $18,171 per capita
$219,400 Home Value $276,670 Zillow
58°F Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$16,038 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$219,400 home value, /mo rent
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Hillsboro, NM

At a Glance

Median Income
$16,038
79% below
$18,171 per capita
Home Value
$219,400
22% below
Zillow: $276,670
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
72.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
53.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.8%
21% above
19.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F

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)

Income
21%
Home Value
78%
Poverty
433%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hillsboro a Good Place to Live?

C
2.4 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Hillsboro residents earn a median household income of $16,038 , which is 79% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $18,171. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 53.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 561 business establishments, including 62 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hillsboro is $219,400 , 22% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $276,670. The cost of living index is 92.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1945.

Education

0.0% of adults in Hillsboro hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 72.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hillsboro has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 17.

Data Overview

People

Population220
Median Age69.4 yrs
Density103/mi²
Male / Female63% / 37%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

C
Median Income$16,038
Per Capita$18,171
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty53.7%
County GDP$1,242M
Avg Weekly Wage$938

Housing

F
Home Value$219,400
Rent
Ownership73.4%
Zillow$276,670
Housing Units127
Rent Burden29.3%

Health

Obesity38.8%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking19.3%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death13,152/100K

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Rain12.3 in/yr
AQI17 (Good)
Elevation5,361 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+72.3%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score3.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 58% / D 39%
Broadband59.7%
Internet Speed17 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Hillsboro was built in 1945.
46.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Las Cruces International (58 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
33.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.