What are the schools like in Hillsboro, MD?

School district data for Hillsboro is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Hillsboro?

The median household income in Hillsboro, MD is $69,375 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.1%.

What is the weather like in Hillsboro, MD?

Hillsboro has an average high temperature of 44.6°F in January and 88.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 14.1 inches.

Hillsboro, MD Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Hillsboro, MD affordable or expensive?

Hillsboro's cost of living index is 97, where 100 represents the national average. This means Hillsboro is 3% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $220,800 and the median rent is $864 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Hillsboro, MD?

Hillsboro has a violent crime rate of 80.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 571.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Hillsboro, MD a Good Place to Live?

Hillsboro is a small town of 149 in Maryland, with a median household income of $69,375 and a 1.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 97 (US average = 100), which is 3% below the national average.

Strengths: Hillsboro stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Hillsboro is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Hillsboro city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 96.6

Hillsboro's overall cost of living index is 96.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Hillsboro costs roughly 3% less than the average American city.

Metric	Hillsboro, MD	National Avg
Median Home Value	$220,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$864	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	60.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$69,375	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Hillsboro's violent crime rate is 80.8 per 100,000 residents — 79% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

80.8 /100k

Property Crime

571.8 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Hillsboro, MD	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	10.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	83.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Hillsboro sees average highs of 44.6°F in January and 88.1°F in July, with 47.8 inches of annual precipitation and 14.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Hillsboro, MD
Average High — January	44.6°F
Average High — July	88.1°F
Annual Precipitation	47.8"
Annual Snowfall	14.1"

Demographics

Metric	Hillsboro, MD	National Avg
Population	149	—
Median Age	48.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	27.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	98.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	7.4%	22.2%
65 and over	16.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Hillsboro

Hillsboro, MD is covered by 1 ZIP code:

21641

Hillsboro vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hillsboro, MD affordable or expensive?

Hillsboro's cost of living index is 97, where 100 is the national average. That makes Hillsboro roughly 3% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $220,800 and median rent is $864/month.

What is the crime rate in Hillsboro, MD?

Hillsboro's violent crime rate is 80.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 571.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Hillsboro?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Hillsboro, MD a good place to live?

Hillsboro, MD has a population of 149, a median household income of $69,375, and an unemployment rate of 1.1%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Hillsboro?

Hillsboro averages 44.6°F in January and 88.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.8 inches with about 14.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Hillsboro?

Hillsboro, MD is covered by 1 ZIP code: 21641.

What is the population of Hillsboro?

The population of Hillsboro, Maryland is 149 with a median age of 48.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Hillsboro?

Key numbers for living in Hillsboro: cost of living index 97 (100 = US average), median home $220,800, median household income $69,375, crime index 24 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Hillsboro side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.