Hillsboro
East Fork
About the neighborhood
Hillsboro, Illinois in Montgomery County offers a serene and peaceful environment with minimal street noise and city clutter. The community is composed mainly of single detached homes, featuring mostly two and three-bedroom residences built primarily before the 1960s, reflecting charm and character. Convenient access to local schools is available within a short distance from most residences. Dining options include around ten restaurants serving a variety of cuisines. Essential services are close by, with pharmacies and basic grocery options readily approachable. Highways surrounding the area provide simple connections for car travel, making daily commuting straightforward and efficient.
Highlights
This area is great forQuiet
This area is great forCar friendly
This area is great forElementary Schools
Characteristics
Transportation
Hillsboro is particularly car friendly. The majority of houses for sale are a reasonably short car ride from the nearest highway, and it is convenient to park. It is sometimes difficult to get around by bicycle in Hillsboro since the cycling network is not very well-developed, and the area is not particularly flat. Nonetheless, there is a reasonably high density of bike riders. Traveling as a pedestrian is also not very practical for residents in this city because very few daily errands can be run without needing to get in a vehicle.
Services
The closest grocery store in Hillsboro is generally only a reasonably short distance away. There are also a few choices for those who appreciate close by restaurants and cafes. As far as education is concerned, it is a short distance to get to primary as well as high schools from anywhere in Hillsboro.
Character
Hillsboro offers a relaxed environment. Hillsboro is great for those who need quiet surroundings, as noise from the streets and other parts of the city is rarely an issue.
Car friendly9.4
Exceptional access to freeways and/or major arteries, with almost no chance of parking problems
Cycling friendly4.2
Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling
Pedestrian friendly3.8
A few pedestrian-oriented shops within walking distance. Meeting daily needs on foot is not often practical or pleasant
Restaurants4.2
Variety of restaurants within a short drive
Groceries6.4
Wide variety of groceries within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Shopping2.4
Some shops within a short drive
Cafes2.2
Some cafés within a short drive
Quiet9.6
Virtually no sources of noise nearby
Nightlife3.4
Some bars within a short drive
Vibrant1.8
Calm atmosphere at all hours
Neighborhood Demographics
Median Household Income
- Median Per Capita Income
- $29,714
- Median Household Income
- $69,547
Housing Type
- 82.7% SINGLE DETACHED
- 2.5% SEMI DETACHED
- 6.2% MULTIPLEX (2-4 UNITS)
- 2.8% APARTMENT (5-19 UNITS)
- 3.9% APARTMENT (20+ UNITS)
- 1.8% MOBILE
- Single detached
- 82.7%
- Semi detached
- 2.5%
- Multiplex (2-4 units)
- 6.2%
- Apartment (5-19 units)
- 2.8%
- Apartment (20+ units)
- 3.9%
- Mobile
- 1.8%
Population Age
- Median Age
- 47.3 years
- 0 to 4
- 1.7%
- 5 to 9
- 5.7%
- 10 to 14
- 5.1%
- 15 to 19
- 3.5%
- 20 to 24
- 6.6%
- 25 to 29
- 10.3%
- 30 to 34
- 8.9%
- 35 to 39
- 8.4%
- 40 to 44
- 9.7%
- 45 to 49
- 6.7%
- 50 to 54
- 5.4%
- 55 to 59
- 6.3%
- 60 to 64
- 5.0%
- 65 to 69
- 5.4%
- 70 to 74
- 3.0%
- 75 to 79
- 3.8%
- 80 to 84
- 2.1%
- 85 and over
- 2.4%
Education Level
- 20.7% DID NOT GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL
- 29.5% HIGH SCHOOL
- 27.3% SOME COLLEGE, NO DEGREE
- 7.6% DEGREE, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA BELOW BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 7.8% BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 6.5% MASTER'S DEGREE
- 0.2% PROFESSIONAL DEGREE
- 0.2% PHD
- Did not graduate high school
- 20.7%
- High School
- 29.5%
- Some college, no degree
- 27.3%
- Degree, certificate, or diploma below bachelor's degree
- 7.6%
- Bachelor's degree
- 7.8%
- Master's degree
- 6.5%
- Professional degree
- 0.2%
- PhD
- 0.2%
Commute Mode
- 1.6% FOOT
- 1.3% BIKE
- 0.1% TRANSIT
- 93.8% DRIVE
- 0.5% OTHER
- Foot
- 1.6%
- Bike
- 1.3%
- Transit
- 0.1%
- Drive
- 93.8%
- Other
- 0.5%
- None
- 2.7%
Comparable Listings in Hillsboro
New Listing
661 PARKSIDE STHILLSBORO, IL 62049
3
2
1,351 SQ FT
Listing Broker: Mcr Realty Professionals, Inc
MLS® #: 26060151
1814 MILLER AVEHILLSBORO, IL 62049
2
1
1,037 SQ FT
Listing Broker: Mcr Realty Professionals, Inc
MLS® #: 26058550
New Listing
634 ANNA STHILLSBORO, IL 62049
2
1
1,337 SQ FT
Listing Broker: Mcr Realty Professionals, Inc
MLS® #: 26067989
New Listing
Contingent
656 ANNA STHILLSBORO, IL 62049
3
1
1,453 SQ FT
Listing Broker: Mcr Realty Professionals, Inc
MLS® #: 26063457
Updated
1028 BELL PLHILLSBORO, IL 62049
2
1
1,084 SQ FT
Listing Broker: Keller Williams Marquee
MLS® #: 26047170
134 N BROAD STHILLSBORO, IL 62049
3
2
2,800 SQ FT
Listing Broker: Tosetti & Associates
MLS® #: 26062831
New Listing
502 SCHOOL STHILLSBORO, IL 62049
4
2
1,808 SQ FT
Listing Broker: Mcr Realty Professionals, Inc
MLS® #: 26064439
Updated
Contingent
507 WALNUT STHILLSBORO, IL 62049
3
2
1,134 SQ FT
Listing Broker: Tarrant And Harman Real Estate And Auction Co
MLS® #: 26030635
636 JEFFERSON STHILLSBORO, IL 62049
4
3
2,280 SQ FT
Listing Broker: Century 21 Reid Baugher Realty
MLS® #: 26056426
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