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Hillsboro, OH

Hillsboro, OH.

Population: 23,443 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Hillsboro, OH is $215,285 — up 5.6% over the past year. Typical rent runs $1,075/month. 6 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with drought, icestorm, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$215,285

Median home value

+5.6%

1-year change

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$215,285
1-year appreciation
+5.6%
3-year appreciation
+20.5%
5-year appreciation
+37.0%
10-year appreciation
+107.6%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$215,285
House Price Index (state)
353.3 (+4.7% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

For-sale inventory
89
Days to pending
51 days
New listings (monthly)
35

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,075/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
17.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$13.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
6
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
School districts serving the area
Hillsboro City, Bright Local
Schools include
Hillsboro High School, Hillsboro Intermediate School, Hillsboro Primary School, Hillsboro Middle School, Hillsboro Early Childhood Center

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, iceStorm, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 15% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
68.1%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
53.0°F
Average high
64.0°F
Average low
41.0°F
Annual precipitation
50.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Hopewell Culture National Historical Park (29 mi)
National parks include
Hopewell Culture National Historical Park, Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument, William Howard Taft National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
29
Nearest airport
Highland County Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Wilmington Airpark (ILN) (21 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
HIGHLAND DISTRICT HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+44 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,981
Housing built before 1970
34.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
17.1%
Median annual property tax
$1,505
Mean commute to work
27 min
Households with broadband internet
55.0%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
8,561
Average weekly wage
$782
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
94

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

HillsboroState medianUS median
Median home value$215,285$225,539$289,727
Typical rent$1,075/mo$1,394/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,505$1,962$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Hillsboro, OH?
$215,285.
What is typical rent in Hillsboro, OH?
Typical rent: $1,075/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Hillsboro, OH?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, iceStorm, lightning.
What is the wildfire risk in Hillsboro, OH?
Risk to homes is higher than 15% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Hillsboro, OH?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Hillsboro, OH?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Hillsboro, OH?
6 schools (4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in Hillsboro, OH?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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