Hilliard, Ohio
Among the top 8% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 14% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 40% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 36% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 92% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B, better than 57% of US places
- top 7% for airport distance
- top 14% for broadband access
- bottom 4% for sunny days
Hilliard is a mid-size city in Ohio with about 36,000 residents. It grades A for getting around and D for affordability. Standout strengths include airport distance, broadband access, and comfortable days. It rates lower on air quality and sunny days.
Official websitehilliardohio.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Snowy
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60%27%clearovercast
Precipitation 3.6 in2.2 in
humid 100%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$116k90th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$48kbetter than 39% of US places
Home Value$336k81st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$2kbetter than 16% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 14% of US places
Property Tax Rate2.08%better than 8% of US places
Income Tax5.50%better than 40% of US places
State 3.50% + Local 2.00%
Sales Tax7.24%better than 50% of US places
Estimated total tax burden13.91%better than 21% of US places
Unemployment2.4%better than 64% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)29°F38th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)74°F40th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation35.8 in33rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall24.0 inbetter than 41% of US places
Sunny Days168 daysbetter than 4% of US places
Summer Humidity63°Fbetter than 51% of US places
Comfortable Days99 daysbetter than 86% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk38.4better than 83% of US places
Air Quality53 AQIbetter than 8% of US places
School Quality52.0better than 39% of US places
Violent Crime843/100kbetter than 44% of US places
Property Crime988/100kbetter than 48% of US places
Community
Population36,10396th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age36.227th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.3468th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9644th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningD+328th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)79.1%40th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)4.4%75th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)4.1%53rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)7.4%94th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)5.0%70th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time24 minbetter than 60% of US places
Walkability8.9/20better than 81% of US places
Airport Distance14 mibetter than 93% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access96.0%better than 86% of US places
Amenities Nearby84.76better than 51% of US places
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 27% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Hilliard an affordable place to live?
- Hilliard is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $48k, better than 39% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Hilliard?
- The median home value in Hilliard is $336k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Hilliard?
- Median household income in Hilliard is $116k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Hilliard?
- Median gross rent in Hilliard is $2k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Hilliard safe?
- Hilliard is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 843/100k (better than 44%). Property crime is 988/100k.
- What is the weather like in Hilliard?
- Hilliard averages 74°F in July and 29°F in January, with 35.8 in of annual precipitation and about 168 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Hilliard?
- Public-school quality in Hilliard is below average, scoring better than 39% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Hilliard?
- The average one-way commute in Hilliard is 24 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)