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Hilliard, OH

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Hilliard, OH

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Demographics

Predominantly WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 37
Population36,560
Foreign Born4.1%
Population Density2,573people per mi²
Median Age35.5 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
GrowingSince 2010, this city's population has grown with relatively minor shifts in racial composition.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
A-
Great

A high quality of life with strong walkability, manageable living costs, healthy neighborhood signals, and solid amenity access.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

133/100

33% above national average

B+

The Real Cost of Living in Hilliard, Ohio

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $25k$48k
Comfortable $70k$103k
Luxury $165k+$256k+
Elite (Top 5%) $194k+$301k+
Affordability Ratio

120%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A+
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean93%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
40
Positive
22
Poor
4
Negative
2

Groceries

6 within 10 miles

0.9mi

Gas

20 within 10 miles

0.1mi

Hospital

20 within 20 miles

2.2mi

Airport

John Glenn Columbus International Airport

14.3mi

Post Office

USPS — Hilliard, OH

1mi

Critical Amenities

Golf9Nearest 1.2 mi
Camping15Nearest 14.6 mi
Marina0Nearest 14.9 mi
Winery0Nearest 10.8 mi
Ice Rink0 
Gun Range2Nearest 9.4 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
B
Good

An upper-middle-class area. Household wealth, education levels, and homeownership run ahead of national benchmarks.

Median HHI
$123k+5.7%
63% above US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$843k
29% above US avg
College Educated
60.2%
72% above US avg
WFH
21.0%
47% above US avg
Homeownership
69.5%
6% above US avg
Median Home
$360k
28% above US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
B-
Safe

Generally safer than 56% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
15.8
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−17.0%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−16.7%
Homicide*
0.04 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Robbery*
0.38 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Aggravated Assault*
1.74 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg

Property Crime

5yr−17.3%
Burglary*
1.75 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Larceny-Theft*
9.70 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft*
1.75 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025* = State-level data substituted where local agency has not published figures

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+4Tilts Conservative

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Hilliard, Ohio
Dem Rep
40%50%60%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
B+
Self-Reliant

Viable for self-reliance. Generally workable, though some barriers may limit total independence.

State Policy

Tax Burden
C+
Weak10.0% of income
Property Rights
C
FairIJ Grade C
Firearm Rights
B-
GoodFPC Grade B-
Homeschooling
A-
GoodLow regulation

Energy independence: Importer (40% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
F
ProhibitedIllegal
Gambling Laws
A
Broadly OpenCasinos · Poker · Sportsbetting
Marijuana Laws
A+
Fully LegalRecreational

Homesteading

Growing Season192 days258 frost-free
Annual Rainfall47.7"
Elevation935 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
D
Vulnerable

Multiple tactical vulnerabilities. Population density, target proximity, or disaster risk are likely compounding. A retreat property and exit planning is required.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
F
Poor9.9 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
D-
Poor2,573/sq mi
Fallout Danger
D+
Poor9 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
F
PoorInland Flooding, Cold Wave, Tornado, Heat Wave, Earthquake
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 206 mi · coast 424 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$331.4M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityColumbus906k people are 9.9 mi away
Nearest Major Airport14 miHub-class commercial airport
Distance to State Capital9.9 miColumbus, OH
Nearest Prison9.8 mi6 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-21T20:05:47.000Z

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