Living in Hillsboro, West Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hillsboro · Census data 2020–2024
Hillsboro has 194 residents with a median age of 32.5. The median household income is $51,188 (14% lower than the West Virginia median).
Hillsboro is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Hillsboro at a glance
- Population
- 194
- Median age
- 32.5State: 42.7
- Median household income
- $51,188State: $59,608
- Homeowners
- 73.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.1%
- Average commute
- 38 min
Is Hillsboro a good place to live?
Pros: A poverty rate of 12.7%.
Cons: Median household income 14% lower than the West Virginia median; an average commute of 38 minutes; unemployment of 21.2%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Hillsboro median household income
The median household income in Hillsboro is $51,188 and the income per person is $18,809. 12.7% of residents live below the poverty line (West Virginia: 16.7%).
Housing in Hillsboro: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 103
- Owner-occupied
- 73.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.1%
- Vacant
- 33%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1961
- Average household size
- 2.81
33% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Hillsboro has many vacation and second homes.
Hillsboro demographics
- Population
- 194
- Median age
- 32.5
- Under 18
- 44.3%
- 65 and older
- 17%
- Households
- 69
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 5.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hillsboro ›
Education in Hillsboro
15.1% of adults 25 and older in Hillsboro have a bachelor's degree or higher (West Virginia: 24.1%), and 1.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hillsboro
- Unemployment rate
- 21.2%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 38 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 44.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 81.2%
Hillsboro vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsboro | 194 | $51,188 | — | — |
| Marlinton | 1,201 | $37,273 | $93,900 | $722 |
| Richwood | 2,403 | $30,833 | $70,000 | $682 |
| Hot Springs | 487 | $104,545 | $260,100 | $876 |
| Callaghan | 198 | $74,271 | $141,700 | $575 |
| White Sulphur Springs | 2,549 | $46,178 | $117,000 | $844 |
| Lewisburg | 3,835 | $49,560 | $334,900 | $893 |
| Addison (Webster Springs) | 1,038 | $33,333 | $89,200 | $657 |
| Camden-on-Gauley | 182 | $55,917 | $93,500 | — |
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What is the median household income in Hillsboro, WV?
The median household income in Hillsboro is $51,188, 14% lower than the West Virginia median of $59,608 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
Is Hillsboro, WV a good place to live?
Pluses: a poverty rate of 12.7%. Minuses: median household income 14% lower than the West Virginia median; an average commute of 38 minutes; unemployment of 21.2%.
What is the median age in Hillsboro?
The median age in Hillsboro is 32.5 years (West Virginia: 42.7).
How long is the commute in Hillsboro?
The average commute to work in Hillsboro is 38 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hillsboro?
The unemployment rate in Hillsboro is 21.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hillsboro?
15.1% 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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