Hilliard is a small city of 36,103 in Ohio, with a median household income of $116,287
and a 2.4% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Hilliard stands out for an affordable cost of living, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Hilliard is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Hilliard 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: 94.5
Hilliard's overall cost of living index is 94.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Hilliard costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Hilliard, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$336,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,518
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
71.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$116,287
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Hilliard's violent crime rate is 120.6 per 100,000 residents
— 68% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
120.6 /100k
Property Crime
930.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Hilliard is served primarily by Hilliard City.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.4:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Hilliard, OH
National Avg
School District
Hilliard City
—
Elementary Schools
14
—
Middle Schools
5
—
High Schools
4
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
57.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
97.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Hilliard sees average highs of 36.3°F in January
and 84.3°F in July,
with 35.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 24.0 inches of snow per year.
Hilliard's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Hilliard roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $336,300 and median rent is $1,518/month.
Hilliard's violent crime rate is 120.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 930.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Hilliard are operated by Hilliard City.
The district has 14 elementary, 5 middle, and 4 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.4:1. 57.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Hilliard, OH has a population of 36,103, a median household income of $116,287, and an unemployment rate of 2.4%.
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.
Hilliard averages 36.3°F in January and 84.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 35.8 inches
with about 24.0 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Hilliard, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 43026.
The population of Hilliard, Ohio is 36,103 with a median age of 36.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Hilliard: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $336,300, median household income $116,287, crime index 37 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Hilliard side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
