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Hillsboro, TX
Hillsboro · TX 76645
Updated October 30, 2026 · Would You Live There?
Good for now
Verdict
$235K
Median Price
21/100
Walk Score
7/10
Schools
71 min
to Dallas, TX
Score Breakdown
BAffordability
78/100
BSafety
78/100
B-Schools
70/100
B-Quietness
70/100
FCommute
35/100
FWalkability
21/100
WYLT Score59/100
Our Take
Hillsboro offers affordable housing and decent schools with low crime, but it is very car‑dependent and lacks nightlife and strong public transit. It’s a quiet, family‑friendly spot for commuters who don’t mind a 70‑minute drive to Dallas.
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The Good
- ✓Affordably priced homes (median ~ $235k)
- ✓Good average school ratings (7/10)
- ✓Low violent crime
- ✓Low flood risk
- ✓Quiet residential feel
Real Talk
- !Walk score of 21 means almost all errands require a car
- !Limited dining, nightlife, and public transit options
- !Long commute to Dallas (71 minutes) with heavy traffic
- !Property taxes and utility costs can add to living expenses
- $Car ownership: fuel, insurance, maintenance
- $Higher property taxes relative to median income
- $Potential HOA fees for newer developments
Best For
FamiliesRemote workersRetireesFirst‑time homebuyers
Risk Snapshot
Flood riskLow
Violent crimeLow
Property crimeModerate
Air qualityGood
Price volatilityLow
Crime & Safety
Hillsboro, TX
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Safety grade
Safety score78 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Low1.6incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+
57% safer than the national average
🔒Property Crime
Moderate19.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+
2% higher than the national average
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