At a Glance
Median Income
$62,861
$24,200 per capita
Home Value
$132,600
Zillow: $178,659
Median Rent
$691/mo
14.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
265/100K
2,042/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.6%
90.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
10.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.3%
17.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
305 sunny days/yr
How Hillsville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hillsville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hillsville 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
Hillsville residents earn a median household income of $62,861 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,200. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 654 business establishments, including 39 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hillsville is $132,600 , 53% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $178,659. Median rent is $691/month, with 14.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Safety & Crime
Hillsville reports 265 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 30% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,042/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
16.6% of adults in Hillsville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(51% below the national average).
90.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hillsville has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population2,869
Median Age34.7 yrs
Density295/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans12.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$62,861
Per Capita$24,200
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty10.8%
Avg Weekly Wage$786
Housing
A+
Home Value$132,600
Rent$691
Ownership57.1%
Zillow$178,659
Housing Units1,282
Rent Burden14.8%
Crime
F
Violent265/100K
Property2,042/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault189/100K
Burglary151/100K
Health
Obesity40.3%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking17.9%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death10,358/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain45.6 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation2,487 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.6%
High School+90.2%
Graduate+4.6%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%
Commute30 min
Broadband92.1%
Internet Speed60 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Hillsville was founded in 1876.
The median home in Hillsville was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) (57 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.