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Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Hillsboro

Hillsboro, ND has 3 affordable and income-based rental properties offering 56 total units. The options here are limited but well-regarded -- both inspected properties earned excellent scores according to HUD inspection data. If you qualify, this small city can offer stable, quality housing at rates well below the area median rent of $639 per month (Census ACS 5-Year).

3
Properties
56
Total units
93/100
Avg HUD score

At a glance

🏠 Affordability
$639/mo

Affordability in Hillsboro, ND

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024), the median gross rent in Hillsboro is $639 per month, the median household income is $81,483 per year, and renters make up 26% of occupied housing units. These figures provide context for understanding how HUD-assisted and income-based housing in the city fits into the local rental market.

Census ACS 5-Year
🛡️ Safety

Safety

Violent crime data reported to the FBI by local law enforcement in Hillsboro, ND is not available in our current dataset. For the most up-to-date local safety information, you can check the FBI Crime Data Explorer directly. Keep in mind that crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and population size.

Of the 2 HUD-assisted properties in Hillsboro, neither sits in a FEMA-designated high-risk flood zone, according to flood map data.

FBI Crime Data Explorer
🚶 Getting around
Walk Score 41 · Car-Dependent

Getting Around Hillsboro

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Hillsboro scores 41 (Car-Dependent) for walkability and 45 for bikeability. No Transit Score is available. Most errands and trips will likely require a car.

Walk Score
🎓 Schools
2 schools · 1 districts

Schools

According to NCES Common Core of Data, 2 schools across 1 district serve Hillsboro, including 1 elementary and 1 high school. Ratings vary by school, so renters should check the assigned schools for their specific address.

NCES Common Core of Data
📊 Cost of living
$81,483 median income

Cost of Living in Hillsboro, ND

The median household income in Hillsboro is $81,483 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. The median rent across all rentals in the city is $639 per month, also per Census ACS 5-Year estimates.

Affordable and income-based housing in Hillsboro spans 2 properties and 42 total units. These HUD-assisted and income-restricted homes are designed to keep housing costs manageable for eligible renters.

Census ACS 5-Year
🌊 Environment & risk

Environment

Both HUD-assisted properties in Hillsboro have been mapped for flood zone data. Neither falls in a high-risk flood zone, according to HUD-assisted property flood data.

FEMA · EPA AirNow
HUD Inspection Scoresavg 93/100(2 of 3 scored)
90+ (2)No score (1)

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A Closer Look at Hillsboro

Hillsboro is a small North Dakota city with a compact rental market -- 26 percent of households rent, according to Census ACS 5-Year data, and the median asking rent sits at $639 per month. Both HUD-assisted properties here earned excellent inspection scores, which is a strong sign for renters weighing their options.

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