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Hilliard.
About
Life in Hilliard
Living in Hilliard means joining a solidly middle-to-upper-class suburb where most households are married couples with kids and median home values sit around $390,000. The commute to downtown Columbus is reasonable at about 23 minutes, and the job market is stable with 3.7% unemployment and strong educational attainment—60% of residents have college degrees. Schools are a major draw here; the Hilliard City School District runs 14 elementary schools, multiple middle and high schools, and performs well enough to be a deciding factor for families.
Hilliard at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
35.8 yrs
Poverty Rate
5.8%
Foreign-Born
10.2%
Broadband Internet
96.9%
of households
Population Growth
+4.7%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics10.2% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Hilliard: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Hilliard, the largest foreign-born group is from India (20.6%), and 2.5% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
27.3%
of residents
65 and Older
11.5%
of residents
Households with Kids
39.3%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
21.8%
of households
Married Couples
60.9%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.66
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 58% above OH average
Rent, home values, and income in Hilliard
In Hilliard, rent runs 58% above the OH average, and home values are 79% above the OH average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
33.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
11.7%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
95.5
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$7,174
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
68.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1997
median year built
Vacant Homes
4.7%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $380,847 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.9 pts below OH average
Unemployment in Hilliard and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Hilliard is 0.9 percentage points lower than the OH average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Hilliard Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Columbus, OH metro area
Commute21.9 min avg
How Hilliard residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Hilliard, most residents drive alone to work (71%), and 75% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 14 mi
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
Medium hub4.4M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 53% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Hilliard runs 53% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
155.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
787.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Hilliard Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 22 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
98.1 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Franklin County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Franklin County, which includes Hilliard, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 22 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 22 | Thunderstorm Wind | $147,850 |
| 2024 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | $559,750 |
| 2023 | 20 | Thunderstorm Wind | $70,200 |
| 2022 | 21 | Winter Weather | $16,100 |
| 2021 | 16 | Winter Weather | $103,600 |
| 2020 | 29 | Thunderstorm Wind | $206,050 |
| 2019 | 25 | Winter Weather | $251,250 |
| 2018 | 32 | Thunderstorm Wind | $959,750 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Franklin County, county-wide
Hilliard is about 3% of Franklin County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality53 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Franklin County, which includes Hilliard, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
53
Good Days
147
per year
Moderate Days
213
per year
Unhealthy Days
1
per year
Franklin County, county-wide
Hilliard is about 3% of Franklin County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate83°F summers, 24°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Hilliard has warm summers (avg high 83°F) and cold winters (avg low 24°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
62°/41°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
83°/62°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
64°/44°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
39°/24°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
35.8"
Annual Snowfall
24.0"
Hot Days/Year
17
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
112
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
133
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°F | 21°F | 2.22" |
| Feb | 40°F | 23°F | 1.94" |
| Mar | 50°F | 31°F | 2.99" |
| Apr | 63°F | 41°F | 3.54" |
| May | 73°F | 51°F | 3.85" |
| Jun | 81°F | 60°F | 4.05" |
| Jul | 84°F | 64°F | 3.72" |
| Aug | 83°F | 62°F | 3.05" |
| Sep | 77°F | 55°F | 3.00" |
| Oct | 65°F | 43°F | 2.52" |
| Nov | 51°F | 34°F | 2.36" |
| Dec | 40°F | 26°F | 2.52" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Hilliard
Uninsured
5.1%
of residents
No hospitals inside Hilliard's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Dublin Springs
Psychiatric · 4.5 mi away · Dublin
Dublin Methodist Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.5 mi away · Dublin
Doctors Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.9 mi away · Columbus
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education17.0:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Hilliard
Hilliard's student/teacher ratio is 17.0:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 60.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
22
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
60.3%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.0:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Hilliard (within 15 miles)
Ohio State University-Main Campus
8.3 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 45,638 students · in-state tuition $13,641 · 83% graduate · median earnings $67,080 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 5,562 students · in-state tuition $9,552 · 50% graduate · median earnings $57,435 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,157 students · in-state tuition $36,598 · 68% graduate · median earnings $59,196 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,585 students · in-state tuition $44,304 · 66% graduate · median earnings $58,937 (10 yrs after entry)
Columbus College of Art & Design
10.1 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 882 students · in-state tuition $42,200 · 60% graduate · median earnings $47,378 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 760 students · in-state tuition $36,422 · 49% graduate · median earnings $54,622 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument, 45 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Hilliard
Hilliard has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument (45 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument
National Monument
45 mi awayHopewell Culture National Historical Park
National Historical Park
50 mi awayDayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park
National Historical Park
53 mi awayWilliam Howard Taft National Historic Site
National Historic Site
96 mi awayPublic Libraries in Hilliard
Hilliard Branch Library
4500 Hickory Chase Way, Hilliard
Cities Near Hilliard
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Hilliard FAQ
Is Hilliard, Ohio affordable?⌄
Hilliard's median rent is $1,632/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $128,189/year. Median home value is $385,100.
Is Hilliard, Ohio safe?⌄
Hilliard's violent crime rate was 155 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 787 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Hilliard, Ohio?⌄
Hilliard has an unemployment rate of 3.7%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Hilliard, Ohio?⌄
The cost of living in Hilliard is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,632/month and median household income is $128,189/year. The median home value is $385,100. About 33% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Hilliard, Ohio?⌄
The average commute in Hilliard is 22 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from