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IL area data

Hillsboro, IL

Hillsboro, IL.

Population: 7,871 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$144,628
1-year appreciation
+12.4%
3-year appreciation
+29.3%
5-year appreciation
+36.0%
10-year appreciation
+64.7%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$146,663
House Price Index
325.3 (+6.1% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
6

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
17.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.30/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
strongWind, coldWave, drought, earthquake, hail

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
46.2 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Lincoln Home National Historic Site (46 mi)
Nearest airport
Horsefeathers Ranch Airport (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
St Louis Regional Airport (ALN) (35 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-11 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,965
Median annual property tax
$1,873
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
68.3%

Employment & development

Total county employment
7,087
Average weekly wage
$829
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
9

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Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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