At a Glance
Median Income
$42,292
$15,493 per capita
Home Value
$97,500
Zillow: $171,598
Bachelor's Degree+
12.5%
97.9% high school+
Obesity Rate
39.0%
21.2% 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 $42,292 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $15,493. 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 344 business establishments, including 26 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hillsboro is $97,500 , 65% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $171,598. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Education
12.5% of adults in Hillsboro hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(63% below the national average).
97.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hillsboro has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population176
Median Age34.0 yrs
Density332/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.2%
Economy
B
Median Income$42,292
Per Capita$15,493
Unemployment
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$353M
Avg Weekly Wage$791
Housing
A+
Home Value$97,500
Rent
Ownership82.5%
Zillow$171,598
Housing Units83
Rent Burden20.6%
Health
Obesity39.0%
Diabetes12.7%
Smoking21.2%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death15,349/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain45.8 in/yr
Elevation2,311 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+12.5%
High School+97.9%
Graduate+2.0%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 74% / D 24%
Commute40 min
Broadband64.9%
Internet Speed21 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Hillsboro was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) (58 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
35.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.