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Hillsboro
  • Town in Ohio
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Hillsboro

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    B minus
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B
    2. Crime & Safety
      B minus
    3. Housing
      B
    4. Nightlife
      C+
    5. Good for Families
      B minus
    6. Diversity
      B minus
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      A minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      C
    11. Outdoor Activities
      C
    12. Commute
      B minus
    Hillsboro is a town in Ohio with a population of 6,471. Hillsboro is in Highland County. Living in Hillsboro offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many families and retirees live in Hillsboro and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Hillsboro are above average.
    Population
    6,471
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $109,600
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $673
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      50%
    • Own
      50%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      15.2
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      15.2
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      106.4
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,064.5
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      168
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      10%
    • 25-34 years
      11%
    • 35-44 years
      11%
    • 45-54 years
      10%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      25%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      7%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      9%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      24%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      44%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      16%
      11%
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    Working in Hillsboro

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $36,798
    National
    $69,021
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