Living in Hillsboro Beach, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hillsboro Beach · Census data 2020–2024
Hillsboro Beach has 2,271 residents with a median age of 66.4. The median household income is $94,432 (27% higher than the Florida median), the median home value is $681,700, the median rent is $3,346/month.
Hillsboro Beach at a glance
- Population
- 2,271
- Median age
- 66.4State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $94,432State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $681,700State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $3,346/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 87.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 56.7%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Hillsboro Beach a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 27% higher than the Florida median; an average commute of 28 minutes; a poverty rate of 5.4%.
Cons: Home values 90% higher than the state median; unemployment of 7.9%.
The weather is best in December to March.
Cost of living in Hillsboro Beach
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hillsboro Beach the median home value is $681,700, 105% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $3,346 per month, which is 35.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,928 a month in housing costs.
Hillsboro Beach median household income
The median household income in Hillsboro Beach is $94,432 and the income per person is $104,906. 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Hillsboro Beach: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,685
- Owner-occupied
- 87.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 12.9%
- Vacant
- 50.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 1.72
50.9% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Hillsboro Beach has many vacation and second homes.
Hillsboro Beach demographics
- Population
- 2,271
- Median age
- 66.4
- Under 18
- 4.2%
- 65 and older
- 57%
- Households
- 1,319
- Foreign-born
- 24.3%
- Veterans
- 7.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hillsboro Beach ›
Education in Hillsboro Beach
56.7% of adults 25 and older in Hillsboro Beach have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 29.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hillsboro Beach
- Unemployment rate
- 7.9%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 27.7%
- Drive alone
- 54.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 11.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.4%
Hillsboro Beach vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsboro Beach | 2,271 | $94,432 | $681,700 | $3,346 |
| Lighthouse Point | 10,600 | $92,135 | $688,400 | $1,880 |
| Deerfield Beach | 88,093 | $59,730 | $309,600 | $1,774 |
| Pompano Beach | 114,147 | $67,195 | $349,300 | $1,724 |
| Sea Ranch Lakes | 466 | $216,250 | $2,000,001 | — |
| Lauderdale-by-the-Sea | 6,232 | $81,655 | $680,900 | $1,787 |
| Coconut Creek | 58,330 | $75,014 | $309,600 | $2,102 |
| Boca Raton | 100,234 | $106,273 | $722,700 | $2,508 |
| Hillsboro Pines | 457 | $84,651 | $692,900 | — |
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What is the median household income in Hillsboro Beach, FL?
The median household income in Hillsboro Beach is $94,432, 27% higher than the Florida median of $74,568 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Hillsboro Beach?
The median home value in Hillsboro Beach is $681,700, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Hillsboro Beach?
The median gross rent in Hillsboro Beach is $3,346 per month, about 35.8% of household income.
Is Hillsboro Beach, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 27% higher than the Florida median; an average commute of 28 minutes; a poverty rate of 5.4%. Minuses: home values 90% higher than the state median; unemployment of 7.9%.
What is the median age in Hillsboro Beach?
The median age in Hillsboro Beach is 66.4 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Hillsboro Beach?
The average commute to work in Hillsboro Beach is 28 minutes; 27.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hillsboro Beach?
The unemployment rate in Hillsboro Beach is 7.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hillsboro Beach?
56.7% of adults in Hillsboro Beach have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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