Living in Hillsboro, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hillsboro · Census data 2020–2024
Hillsboro has 5,803 residents with a median age of 40.4. The median household income is $50,158 (40% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $111,700, the median rent is $715/month.
Hillsboro at a glance
- Population
- 5,803
- Median age
- 40.4State: 39
- Median household income
- $50,158State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $111,700State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $715/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 78.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.1%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Hillsboro a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 58% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 2.9%; a poverty rate of 11.6%.
Cons: Median household income 40% lower than the Illinois median.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Hillsboro
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hillsboro the median home value is $111,700, 66% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $715 per month, which is 27.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,205 a month in housing costs.
Hillsboro median household income
The median household income in Hillsboro is $50,158 and the income per person is $24,331. 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Hillsboro: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,009
- Owner-occupied
- 78.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.6%
- Vacant
- 9.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1963
- Average household size
- 2.13
Hillsboro demographics
- Population
- 5,803
- Median age
- 40.4
- Under 18
- 14.8%
- 65 and older
- 14.9%
- Households
- 1,817
- Foreign-born
- 1.2%
- Veterans
- 8.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hillsboro ›
Education in Hillsboro
13.1% of adults 25 and older in Hillsboro have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 6.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hillsboro
- Unemployment rate
- 2.9%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 7.5%
- Drive alone
- 79%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.4%
Hillsboro vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsboro | 5,803 | $50,158 | $111,700 | $715 |
| Schram City | 578 | $51,250 | $94,300 | $743 |
| Taylor Springs | 633 | $45,000 | $67,400 | $772 |
| Butler | 194 | $51,927 | $83,200 | — |
| Irving | 355 | $70,625 | $43,100 | $533 |
| Coffeen | 592 | $72,500 | $60,800 | $828 |
| Witt | 875 | $52,500 | $50,700 | $578 |
| Donnellson | 129 | $45,875 | $51,700 | $913 |
| Litchfield | 6,834 | $53,958 | $104,200 | $675 |
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What is the median household income in Hillsboro, IL?
The median household income in Hillsboro is $50,158, 40% lower than the Illinois median of $83,390 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Hillsboro?
The median home value in Hillsboro is $111,700, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Hillsboro?
The median gross rent in Hillsboro is $715 per month, about 27.5% of household income.
Is Hillsboro, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 58% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 2.9%; a poverty rate of 11.6%. Minuses: median household income 40% lower than the Illinois median.
What is the median age in Hillsboro?
The median age in Hillsboro is 40.4 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Hillsboro?
The average commute to work in Hillsboro is 20 minutes; 7.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hillsboro?
The unemployment rate in Hillsboro is 2.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hillsboro?
13.1% of adults in Hillsboro 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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