Hillsboro

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Hillsboro, OH

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Experience small-town living within driving distance of Cincinnati

Rural Suburban Historic Peaceful Quiet Close-Knit Affordable Scenic Quaint

Located in western Central Ohio, Hillsboro offers residents a distinct small-town experience within an hour’s drive from Cincinnati and Dayton. A host of cafes, eateries, specialty shops, and local businesses fill historic buildings along Main Street in Downtown Hillsboro. The tight-knit community in Hillsboro comes together for a bevy of special events, including the Highland County Fair, Festival of the Bells, National Storytellers Celebration, Memorial Day Parade, and Southern Ohio Draft Horse Show and Field Days. Outdoor recreation abounds near Hillsboro, with Rocky Fork State Park and Paint Creek State Park both just a short drive away. Getting around from Hillsboro is easy with access to U.S. 50.

Transportation

33

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

29

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Hillsboro Intermediate School

Public

Grades 4-5

320 Students

8
out of 10

Bright Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

459 Students

6
out of 10

Hillsboro Primary School

Public

Grades 2-3

312 Students

5
out of 10

Hillsboro Early Childhood Center

Public

Grades PK-1

441 Students

Rating Unavailable

Hillsboro Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

488 Students

6
out of 10

Hillsboro High School

Public

Grades 9-12

654 Students

5
out of 10

Points of Interest

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.