Hillsboro is a small town of 1,655 in North Dakota, with a median household income of $76,076
and a 1.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Hillsboro stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A), short average commutes.
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: 89.7
Hillsboro's overall cost of living index is 89.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Hillsboro costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Hillsboro, ND
National Avg
Median Home Value
$170,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$617
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
70.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$76,076
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Hillsboro's violent crime rate is 24.9 per 100,000 residents
— 93% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
24.9 /100k
Property Crime
497.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Hillsboro is served primarily by HILLSBORO 9.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.3:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Hillsboro, ND
National Avg
School District
HILLSBORO 9
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
10.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
31.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
93.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Hillsboro sees average highs of 17.9°F in January
and 81.3°F in July,
with 22.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 40.9 inches of snow per year.
Hillsboro's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Hillsboro roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $170,000 and median rent is $617/month.
Hillsboro's violent crime rate is 24.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 497.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Hillsboro are operated by HILLSBORO 9.
The district has 2 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.3:1. 31.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Hillsboro, ND has a population of 1,655, a median household income of $76,076, and an unemployment rate of 1.6%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Hillsboro averages 17.9°F in January and 81.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 22.3 inches
with about 40.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Hillsboro, ND is covered by 1 ZIP code: 58045.
The population of Hillsboro, North Dakota is 1,655 with a median age of 40.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Hillsboro: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $170,000, median household income $76,076, crime index 13 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. 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.
