Median Age
37 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
16%
Hillsboro
Hillsboro, MO Area Guide
Avg Rent
$891
Population
3,238
Renter Mix
23% Rent
A small town with top-notch restaurants
Suburban
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Wooded
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Accessible
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Restaurants
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Affordable
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The city of Hillsboro is nestled in the dense forests and rolling hills of Missouri, and is situated just 40 miles southwest of St. Louis. Although Hillsboro sits a decent distance from any other major cities, this small town offers a quaint community and a laid-back lifestyle enjoyed by residents. Affordable apartments and single-family homes draw in renters, especially those looking for close proximity to Saint Louis.
Hillsboro locals enjoy the small businesses throughout town, including an array of local restaurants, breweries, and wineries like the Russell House Restaurant Inn and Brewery. Hillsboro is home to good public schools, and Jefferson College sits directly north of town. Residents can easily travel to and from town along State Route 21, and there are public bus stops throughout the city.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$75,893
Average: $99,531
Education
589
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
1,478
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Hillsboro has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
23%
Non-Renters
77%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
15%
Other Education
85%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Hillsboro, MO is $891 for one bedroom, and $962 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Hillsboro has increased by 1.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$891/month
630 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Hillsboro, MO is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
483 Students
Public
Grades K-8
158 Students
Public
Grades K-5
462 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
230 Students
Public
Grades K-5
670 Students
Public
Grades K-8
158 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
544 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,121 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
261 Students
School data provided by
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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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.