Living in Hillsboro, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hillsboro · Census data 2020–2024
Hillsboro has 8,506 residents with a median age of 35.1. The median household income is $56,083 (29% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $157,900, the median rent is $980/month.
Hillsboro at a glance
- Population
- 8,506
- Median age
- 35.1State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $56,083State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $157,900State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $980/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 54.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Hillsboro a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 44% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 4.2%.
Cons: Median household income 29% lower than the Texas median; a poverty rate of 20%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Hillsboro
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hillsboro the median home value is $157,900, 53% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $980 per month, which is 32.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,603 a month in housing costs.
Hillsboro median household income
The median household income in Hillsboro is $56,083 and the income per person is $25,135. 20% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Hillsboro: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,279
- Owner-occupied
- 54.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 45.7%
- Vacant
- 13.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1970
- Average household size
- 2.82
Hillsboro demographics
- Population
- 8,506
- Median age
- 35.1
- Under 18
- 25.2%
- 65 and older
- 15.4%
- Households
- 2,837
- Foreign-born
- 11.9%
- Veterans
- 6.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hillsboro ›
Education in Hillsboro
16% of adults 25 and older in Hillsboro have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 5.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hillsboro
- Unemployment rate
- 4.2%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 3.2%
- Drive alone
- 79.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.9%
Hillsboro vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsboro | 8,506 | $56,083 | $157,900 | $980 |
| Carl's Corner | 298 | $81,250 | $93,800 | — |
| Bynum | 236 | $83,750 | $108,300 | $933 |
| Abbott | 470 | $103,214 | $173,600 | — |
| Itasca | 2,073 | $77,227 | $114,800 | $785 |
| Milford | 966 | $30,850 | $160,200 | $924 |
| Whitney | 2,050 | $48,571 | $108,900 | $809 |
| Mertens | 123 | $43,000 | $88,000 | $630 |
| West | 2,576 | $61,875 | $182,900 | $1,002 |
More for people moving to Hillsboro
Hillsboro ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Hillsboro: FAQ
What is the median household income in Hillsboro, TX?
The median household income in Hillsboro is $56,083, 29% lower than the Texas median of $78,476 (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 $157,900, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Hillsboro?
The median gross rent in Hillsboro is $980 per month, about 32.2% of household income.
Is Hillsboro, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 44% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 4.2%. Minuses: median household income 29% lower than the Texas median; a poverty rate of 20%.
What is the median age in Hillsboro?
The median age in Hillsboro is 35.1 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Hillsboro?
The average commute to work in Hillsboro is 23 minutes; 3.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hillsboro?
The unemployment rate in Hillsboro is 4.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hillsboro?
16% 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.
Last updated: