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Hillsboro, TN

Hillsboro, TN.

Population: 3,863 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Hillsboro, TN is $328,486 — up 3.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $394,900 after a median 83 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with coldwave, drought, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$328,486

Median home value

+3.3%

1-year change

83

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$328,486
1-year appreciation
+3.3%
3-year appreciation
+12.8%
5-year appreciation
+40.8%
10-year appreciation
+134.4%
All-time peak (2026-05)
$329,250
House Price Index (state)
475.9 (+0.5% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$394,900
Median list price
$416,200
Median price per sqft
$196
1-year sale-price change
+11.3%
Median days on market
83 days
Homes sold (recent period)
9
For-sale inventory
15
Sale-to-list ratio
96.1%
Active listings
19
1-year forecast
+2.2%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$758/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$948/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,160/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,508/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,740/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)
13.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.80/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
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
Hillsboro Elementary

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, drought, strongWind, tornado, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 34% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
67.7%
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
79.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
78.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
2.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
6,264
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
6,396

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Russell Cave National Monument (30 mi)
National parks include
Russell Cave National Monument, Stones River National Battlefield, Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park
Airports within 30 mi
19
Nearest airport
Krashinsky Airfield (7 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
339
Hospitals include
ST VINCENT'S BIRMINGHAM, MOBILE INFIRMARY MEDICAL CENTER, MEDICAL WEST, AN AFFILIATE OF UAB HEALTH SYSTEM
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+335 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,989
Housing built before 1970
23.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
31.1%
Median annual property tax
$1,322
Households with broadband internet
75.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
23,073
Average weekly wage
$1,079
Top industries (by employment)
Professional Services, Health Care, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
316

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

How it compares

HillsboroState medianUS median
Median home value$328,486$269,649$289,727
Median sale price$394,900$315,000$325,000
Median days on market83 days73 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,322$970$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, TN?
$328,486.
What is the median sale price in Hillsboro, TN?
$394,900.
How long do homes take to sell in Hillsboro, TN?
Median days on market: 83 days.
What is typical rent in Hillsboro, TN?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,160/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Hillsboro, TN?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, drought, strongWind, tornado, winterWeather.
Is Hillsboro, TN in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Hillsboro, TN?
Risk to homes is higher than 34% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Hillsboro, TN?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Hillsboro, TN?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Hillsboro, TN?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Hillsboro, TN walkable?
Walkability index: 2.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Hillsboro, TN?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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