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Hillsboro, TN

Hillsboro, TN.

Population: 3,863 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Hillsboro, TN is $327,682 — up 3.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $339,000 after a median 50 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with cold wave, drought, strong wind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 8.1% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$327,682

Typical home value

+3.1%

1-year change

50

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$327,682
1-year appreciation
+3.1%
3-year appreciation
+11.5%
5-year appreciation
+37.5%
10-year appreciation
+131.9%
Peak value since 2000 (May 2026)
$329,057
House Price Index (state)
484.9 (+0.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$339,000
Median list price
$389,900
Median price per sqft
$190
1-year sale-price change
+39.2%
Median days on market
50 days
Homes sold (recent period)
15
For-sale inventory
15
Sale-to-list ratio
96.0%
Active listings
16
1-year forecast
+1.4%

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$873/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$928/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,088/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,453/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,459/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
91.9 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
Hillsboro Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, drought, strong wind, tornado, winter weather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · winter weather: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
3
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 34% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
67.7%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
79.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
78.0°F
Annual precipitation
61.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
2.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
6,264
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
6,396

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Russell Cave National Monument (30 mi)
National parks include
Russell Cave National Monument, Stones River National Battlefield, Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park
Airports within 30 mi
19
Nearest airport
Krashinsky Airfield (7 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
18
Hospitals include
UNITY MEDICAL CENTER, SAINT THOMAS RUTHERFORD HOSPITAL, VA MIDDLE TENNESSEE HEALTHCARE SYSTEM - MURFREESBORO
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+335 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1989
Housing built before 1970
23.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
31.1%
Median annual property tax
$1,322
Households with broadband internet
75.9%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
22,158
Average weekly wage
$1,146
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Professional Services, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
545

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

HillsboroState medianUS median
Typical home value$327,682$269,266$288,527
Median sale price$339,000$315,000$325,000
Median days on market50 days73 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,322$970$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Hillsboro, TN?
$327,682.
What is the median sale price in Hillsboro, TN?
$339,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Hillsboro, TN?
Median days on market: 50 days.
What is typical rent in Hillsboro, TN?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,088/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Hillsboro, TN?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, drought, strong wind, tornado, winter weather.
Is Hillsboro, TN in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Hillsboro, TN. 3 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Hillsboro, TN?
Risk to homes is higher than 34% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Hillsboro, TN?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Hillsboro, TN?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Hillsboro, TN?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Hillsboro, TN walkable?
Walkability index: 2.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Hillsboro, TN?
Regional Price Parity: 91.9 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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