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Hillsboro, TX

Hillsboro, TX.

Population: 11,494 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Hillsboro, TX is $210,077 — down 2.0% over the past year. Typical rent runs $1,065/month. 6 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with coldwave, drought, hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$210,077

Median home value

-2.0%

1-year change

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$210,077
1-year appreciation
-2.0%
3-year appreciation
+3.3%
5-year appreciation
+22.1%
10-year appreciation
+119.2%
All-time peak (2025-02)
$219,230
House Price Index (state)
440.1 (-0.8% YoY)

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

Market activity

For-sale inventory
57
New listings (monthly)
13

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,065/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
96.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$19.40/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
1
Middle schools
2
High schools
1
School districts serving the area
HILLSBORO ISD, MOUNT CALM ISD
Schools include
HILLSBORO H S, HILLSBORO J H, HILL CO J J A E P, HILLSBORO INT, HILLSBORO EL

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, drought, hail, iceStorm, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 79% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
70.6%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 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)

Annual precipitation
37.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

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

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Waco Mammoth National Monument (24 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
55
Nearest airport
Stapleton Field (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Waco Regional Airport (ACT) (25 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
HILL REGIONAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.7 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+377 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,976
Housing built before 1970
42.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
17.8%
Median annual property tax
$2,425
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
45.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
8,944
Average weekly wage
$1,050
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
16

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

How it compares

HillsboroState medianUS median
Median home value$210,077$260,151$289,727
Typical rent$1,065/mo$1,580/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,425$2,390$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, TX?
$210,077.
What is typical rent in Hillsboro, TX?
Typical rent: $1,065/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Hillsboro, TX?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, drought, hail, iceStorm, lightning.
What is the wildfire risk in Hillsboro, TX?
Risk to homes is higher than 79% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Hillsboro, TX?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Hillsboro, TX?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Hillsboro, TX?
6 schools (1 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in Hillsboro, TX?
Regional Price Parity: 96.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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