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Living in Hillsboro

Hillsboro had 5,803 residents in July 2026 and is a city in the United States. There were 25 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026. In July 2026, median household income was US$50,158 a year. Foreign-born residents accounted for 1.2% of the population in 2026.

Less recorded crime than 80% of American cities that publish it and cleaner air than 98% of American cities that publish it.

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Hillsboro?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

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Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$715 per month, while the median home value was US$111,700 in July 2026. Owner occupation was 78.4%, and the vacancy rate was 9.56% in July 2026. 37.9% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

City-level rent is published below; no city-level cost-of-living basket is published for Hillsboro yet.

MetricValuePeriodSource
G02 Median Gross Rent Usd$715/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent37.91 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G02 Vacancy Rate Pct9.56 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents1,641 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official
Median monthly rent628.5 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables20Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Safety City Property Crime Count28 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

1.2% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 72 people of 6,184 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Hillsboro is 2.9%. Of 2,065 cities with data, 1,200 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in United States per band1200 cities: 0% to under 5%12000–5Hillsboro 2.9%742 cities: 5% to under 10%7425–1095 cities: 10% to under 15%9510–1525 cities: 15% to under 20%2515–202 cities: 20% to under 25%220–251 city: 25% to under 30%125–30

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
G03 Median Household Income Usd50,158 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Broadband Cable Fiber Dsl Pct72.1 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Broadband Subscription Pct89.43 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Internet Without Subscription Pct0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 No Internet Pct10.57 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Satellite Internet Pct5.12 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Median gross salary2,720 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)19Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,267 EUR/month31 Dec 2025data.bls.gov7Official
Unemployment rate2.92 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables20Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Hillsboro. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

Job Search
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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Hillsboro. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
G07 High School Or Higher Share Pct84.41 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Schools9 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · school district
G07 School Enrollment Share Pct17.94 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
G06 Mental Health Provider Ratio0 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
Physicians per 100,000 residents25 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
G06 Preventable Hospitalization Rate3,032 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Hillsboro when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesHillsboro highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Hillsboro highlighted5,457Philadelphia5,442Houston5,218San Antonio4,012Chicago4,010Dallas3,709Austin3,158Fort Worth3,125Phoenix3,039New York2,747Hillsboro2,212Los Angeles2,082San Diegorecorded incidents per 100k residents
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents783.4 offences per 100,000country median 1,58931 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting12Official
Violent crime per 100,000 residents234.4 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official
Safety City Violent Crime Count6 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
G05 Commute20.4 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Bicycle Commute Share Pct1.12 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Transit Commute Share Pct0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Walk Commute Share Pct4.49 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Nearest airportVLA3 Aug 2026OurAirports17Official
Distance to nearest airport34 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports17Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Hillsboro. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, Hybridvaries
Open official information

USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, Onlinevaries
Open official information
Open the full United States section
National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Hillsboro.

Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Hillsboro average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C-10°0°10°20°30°40°JFMAMJJASOND32°-6°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Hillsboro average monthly precipitation, mm0357010514064667712812997958084879667JFMAMJJASONDmm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Hillsboro annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5253.9PM2.5µg/m³

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Hillsboro is 3.9 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 262 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.
annual PM2.5, µg/m³ · measured cities in United States per band1 city: 1 µg/m³ to under 2 µg/m³11–22 cities: 2 µg/m³ to under 3 µg/m³22–331 cities: 3 µg/m³ to under 4 µg/m³313–4Hillsboro 3.951 cities: 4 µg/m³ to under 5 µg/m³514–5135 cities: 5 µg/m³ to under 6 µg/m³1355–6262 cities: 6 µg/m³ to under 7 µg/m³2626–7252 cities: 7 µg/m³ to under 8 µg/m³2527–8124 cities: 8 µg/m³ to under 9 µg/m³1248–958 cities: 9 µg/m³ to under 10 µg/m³589–1033 cities: 10 µg/m³ to under 11 µg/m³3310–114 cities: 11 µg/m³ to under 12 µg/m³411–124 cities: 12 µg/m³ to under 13 µg/m³412–135 cities: 13 µg/m³ to under 14 µg/m³513–143 cities: 14 µg/m³ to under 15 µg/m³314–153 cities: 15 µg/m³ to under 16 µg/m³315–16

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean3.85 µg/m³country median 7.031 Dec 2024EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 20249Official
Average daytime high by monthJan 3.56 · Feb 6.94 · Mar 13 · Apr 20.17 · May 25.39 · Jun 30 · Jul 31.5 · Aug 30.72 · Sep 27.61 · Oct 20.94 · Nov 12.56 · Dec 6 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00114108 (HILLSBORO)16Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -5.89 · Feb -3.67 · Mar 1.22 · Apr 6.72 · May 12.39 · Jun 17.39 · Jul 19.22 · Aug 18.17 · Sep 13.72 · Oct 7.67 · Nov 1.78 · Dec -3.11 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00114108 (HILLSBORO)16Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan -1.17 · Feb 1.61 · Mar 7.11 · Apr 13.44 · May 18.89 · Jun 23.67 · Jul 25.33 · Aug 24.44 · Sep 20.67 · Oct 14.33 · Nov 7.17 · Dec 1.44 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information16Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 64.01 · Feb 66.29 · Mar 77.47 · Apr 127.8 · May 128.5 · Jun 97.28 · Jul 95 · Aug 79.76 · Sep 83.82 · Oct 86.61 · Nov 95.5 · Dec 66.55 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information16Official
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Max Ug M3172 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Mean Annual Ug M38.83 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Monitor Count2 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
G11 Annual Precipitation Mm740.4 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
G11 Max Temp C Jul25.04 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature13.32 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
G11 Min Temp C Jan2.71 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Cities of a similar size in United States

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All United States cities
Avon6,184 residentsForest Hills6,186 residentsWhite Oak6,186 residentsFountainhead-Orchard Hills6,189 residentsLewistown6,179 residentsPreston6,177 residents

Population and city profile

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Hillsboro residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport98.8%Foreign residents 1.2%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share0.551 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)5Official
Foreign residents72 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables20Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density273.4 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau6Official
Population6,184 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program18Official
Safety City Crime Covered Population6,287 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Is Hillsboro a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker51%strong on work, weak on legal route · range 41–61%
Skilled employee64%strong on work, weak on safety · range 54–74%
Student54%strong on cost, weak on work · range 43–65%
Family70%strong on family, weak on cost · range 60–80%
Retirement59%strong on safety, weak on admin · range 48–70%
Foreign residents72 people31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Population6,184 people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Households spending over 30% of income on rent37.91 %4 Jul 2026Official source · ACS median gross rent
Median monthly rent628.5 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Property crime per 100,000 residents1,641 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026Official source · FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics
Median gross salary2,720 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-11

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
G02 Median Home Value Usd111,700 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Owner-occupied homes78.37 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G03 Labour32.93 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Residents born abroad1.24 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G05 Naturalized Citizen Share Pct0.69 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G05 Non Citizen Share Pct0.55 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G06 Flu Vaccination Coverage Pct61.86 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage3Official
G06 Mammography Screening Pct69.8 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate4Official
G06 Uninsured Share Pct3.12 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G07 Bachelors Or Higher Share Pct13.11 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G08 Reporting Agency Count1 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official
G09 Households With Vehicle Available Pct93.34 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G09 Ntd Agency Count0 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Total Workers 16plus1,604 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Work From Home Share Pct7.54 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Cellular Data Plan Pct80.68 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Hillsboro?

The median gross salary is 3,267 EUR/month. Source: data.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Hillsboro?

The unemployment rate is 2.92 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is the air quality good in Hillsboro?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 3.85 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is within the WHO guideline. Source: EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024.

How safe is Hillsboro?

Police recorded 783.4 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in Hillsboro?

The published population is 6,184 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Hillsboro?

72 people residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Hillsboro a good place to live?

Hillsboro may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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Sources

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  1. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  2. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  6. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  7. data.bls.gov data.bls.gov · checked 2026-08-27
  8. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  9. EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024 aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-26
  10. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-07-01
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  1. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
  2. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
  3. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00114108 (HILLSBORO) NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 · ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-07-31
  7. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  8. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  9. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  10. Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-26

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