Median Age
36 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
30%
Over 65
16%
Hillsboro
Hillsboro, TX Area Guide
Avg Rent
$871
Population
9,186
Renter Mix
41% Rent
A rural setting for a true Texas community
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Historic
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Quaint
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Rural
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Hillsboro is a tight-knit suburban community located a little less than an hour south of Dallas-Fort Worth. There’s a variety of housing styles in this intimate city. Close to the city center you’ll find more venerable homes and apartments, but there’s a more classic suburban feel and look and you move out towards the I-35. There’s plenty of space on offer in Hillsboro.
Historic Downtown Hillsboro has a number of appealing sites and buildings that bring a classic Texas feel to the town. The Texas Theatre, Hill County Courthouse, and First Baptist Church contribute to the overall architectural history of the city.
There are a few stores and a strip mall on the east side of town to keep residents entertained, but the real draw of Hillsboro is its laid-back feel. Up north is Wallace Park and Hillsboro City Park, providing playgrounds and access to plenty of sports fields. Hillsboro is a fantastic springboard for surrounding outdoor destination, with Lake Whitney just 20 minutes west of the town.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$57,674
Average: $70,617
Education
1,487
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,224
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Hillsboro has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
41%
Non-Renters
59%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
12%
Other Education
88%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Hillsboro, TX is $871 for one bedroom, $1,034 for two bedrooms, and $1,296 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Hillsboro has increased by 0.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$871/month
722 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Hillsboro, TX is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
429 Students
Public
Grades K-2
424 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
272 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
604 Students
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Points of Interest
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Waco Regional
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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.