Hillsboro Beach

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Hillsboro Beach, FL Area Guide

An upscale island community along historic A1A

Beach Ocean Coastal Upscale Scenic Boating Island

Sandwiched between the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway, Hillsboro Beach occupies a slim barrier island where the only road in town is nicknamed "Millionaires' Mile." That stretch of State Road A1A winds past beachfront estates and high-rise condos with water views on both sides, giving the whole town an unhurried, oceanside rhythm.

The nearby Deerfield Beach International Fishing Pier draws anglers and sunset-watchers alike, while a cluster of restaurants, shops, and bars just north of town keeps daily errands easy without breaking the coastal calm.

The rental landscape here leans toward upscale apartment communities and condo-style residences, many with direct beach access or marina views. At the southern tip of the island, the historic Hillsboro Inlet Lighthouse has stood watch since 1907, making it one of the most recognizable landmarks on Florida's lower Atlantic coast. With Pompano Beach and Deerfield Beach just minutes away, renters enjoy quick access to broader dining and entertainment options while still coming home to one of South Florida's most serene stretches of shoreline.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$81,628

Average: $111,140

Education

2,039

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

1,367

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
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Median Age

67 Years

Largest Age Group

70-79 Years

Approximately 25% of Residents

Under 20

7%

Over 65

55%

Housing Distribution

Hillsboro Beach has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
13%
Non-Renters
87%

Education Distribution

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Bachelor's or Higher
50%
Other Education
50%

Getting Around

Not Walkable

Walkability

10 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Deerfield Island Park
  • Deerfield Beach Arboretum
  • Children's Science Explorium
  • Butterfly World
  • Tradewinds Park & Stables

Airports

  • Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International
  • Palm Beach International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.