At a Glance
Median Income
$55,761
$25,127 per capita
Home Value
$118,400
Zillow: $199,729
Median Rent
$948/mo
30.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
201/100K
3,091/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.9%
82.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
13.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.9%
15.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F
330 sunny days/yr
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
3.0 / 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 $55,761 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,127. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,062 business establishments, including 321 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hillsboro is $118,400 , 58% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $199,729. Median rent is $948/month, with 30.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Safety & Crime
Hillsboro reports 201 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 47% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,091/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
17.9% of adults in Hillsboro hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(47% below the national average).
82.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hillsboro has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population8,375
Median Age36.0 yrs
Density763/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$55,761
Per Capita$25,127
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty13.8%
County GDP$9,609M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,107
Housing
A+
Home Value$118,400
Rent$948
Ownership53.8%
Zillow$199,729
Housing Units3,189
Rent Burden30.5%
Crime
F
Violent201/100K
Property3,091/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault165/100K
Burglary177/100K
Health
Obesity38.9%
Diabetes13.2%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death8,336/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain38.7 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation646 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.9%
High School+82.0%
Graduate+6.7%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute22 min
Broadband87.5%
Internet Speed103 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Hillsboro was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Waco Regional (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.404 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 103 Mbps.
There are 321 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 32 fatal vehicle crashes.
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