Hillsboro, VA

Virginia · Metropolitan Area

Hillsboro is a small town in Virginia with a population of 147. Residents earn $100,625 per year, which is 34% above the national average.

4.4 /5.0
A Great
147 Population 544/sq mi density
$100,625 Median Income $65,861 per capita
$613,400 Home Value
54°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$100,625 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$613,400 home value
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $100,625
34% higher than US avg
Home Value $613,400
118% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 50.0%
48% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 28.9%
10% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Hillsboro Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population147
Median Age62.1 yrs
Density544/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 99%
Veterans21.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$100,625
Per Capita$65,861
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$44,855M
Commute51 min

Housing

B
Home Value$613,400
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units75

Health

Obesity28.9%
Uninsured4.9%
Smoking8.6%
Depression23.1%
Heart Disease4.3%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
AQI35 (Good)
Rain43.8 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation558 ft (170 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+50.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+23.8%
School Score5.58

Community

2024 VoteR 40% / D 57%
Commute51 min
Broadband62.0%
Libraries11

Is Hillsboro a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Hillsboro receives an overall livability score of 4.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, long commute times. Hillsboro stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Hillsboro is $100,625, which is significantly higher than the national average — 34% above $75,149. This places Hillsboro among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 51 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Hillsboro is $613,400, making it a premium housing market at 118% above the U.S. median of $281,900. The price-to-income ratio of 6.1x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 50.0% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.

Climate & Weather

Hillsboro experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. With 293 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 43.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Hillsboro has a population of 147 with a density of 544 people per square mile. The median age is 62.1 years, 60% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.6%).

Population

147
Total Population
544
People / sq mi
62.1yrs
Median Age
60% above US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.4%
Female 47.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Hillsboro vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.3%
26% above US avg
Spanish0.7%
95% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Hillsboro vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Hillsboro is $100,625, which is 34% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 51 minutes.

Income: Hillsboro vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$100,625
34% above US avg
Per Capita Income$65,861
Avg Weekly Wage$1,631
IRS Avg AGI$150,102

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)14,735
County GDP$44,855M

Business (County)

Restaurants863
Healthcare1,192
Retail1,058
Manufacturing202

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$7,192
105% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.17%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time50.5 min
Drive Alone45.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home48.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Hillsboro is $613,400, 118% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$613,400
118% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,137
1 Bedroom$1,181
2 Bedrooms$1,369
3 Bedrooms$1,787
4 Bedrooms$2,126

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied95.2%
Housing Units75
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$7,192
105% above US avg
Effective Rate1.17%
In Hillsboro, 28.9% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 4.9% of residents lack health insurance. 8.6% are current smokers. 23.1% report depression. 15.2% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Hillsboro vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity28.9%
10% below US avg
Diabetes7.0%
Heart Disease4.3%
High Blood Pressure27.5%
Asthma9.8%
COPD4.0%
Cancer8.0%
Stroke2.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking8.6%
39% below US avg
Binge Drinking17.8%
Physical Inactivity15.2%
Depression23.1%
Mental Distress14.9%
Physical Distress9.8%
Short Sleep28.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Uninsured4.9%
43% below US avg
Checkup Rate77.5%
Dental Visits76.3%
Premature Death3,355/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.9/10
Exercise Access92.3%
Healthcare Facilities1,192
Hillsboro has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation is 43.8 inches. The area enjoys 293 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average54.2°F
0% below US avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall43.8 inches
15% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation558 ft (170 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density544/sq mi
Coordinates39.1998°N, 77.7226°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS51107
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 50.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (48% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 16.3-point margin. 62.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 40.4%
D 56.7%

Winner: Democrat by 16.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+50.0%
48% above US avg
High School+100.0%
Graduate Degree+23.8%
School Test Score5.58
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density544/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access62.0%
Public Libraries11
Healthcare Facilities1,192
Restaurants863
Retail Stores1,058

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)15

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute50.5 min
Drive Alone45.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home48.4%

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