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Hilliard, Ohio

Introduction to Hilliard, Ohio

Hilliard, Ohio, in Franklin county, is 9 miles NW of Columbus, Ohio. The city is located in the Columbus metropolitan area. Hilliard has a population of 24,230.

Hilliard History

The city was named after its founder, John Reed Hilliard, who initiated development in this area by purchasing 10 acres of farmland. He platted the town by September, 1853 and it had its first post office in 1854. It was officially incorporated as a village in July of 1869. It achieved the status of a city in December 1960, after the population figures crossed 5,600.

Hilliard and nearby Attractions

  • Hilliard Municipal Park
  • Heritage Rail Trail
  • Weaver Park
  • Heritage Golf Club
  • Griggs Reservoir
  • Franklin County Fairgrounds

Things To Do In Hilliard

The historic district of Norwood Street has preserved the rich heritage of the area with its architectural styles and residential structures. The Heritage Rail Trail, which stretches over seven miles, is a multi-purpose trail where people can go bicycling, rollerblading, jogging and walking.

Hilliard Transportation

The Rickenbacker International Airport offers regular services.

Hilliard Higher Education

Capital University, Devry Institute of Technology and Otterbein College are all a short driving distance away from Hilliard.

High Points

Hilliard strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Ohio):

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyHilliard Low Rate of Poverty
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 7%Hilliard Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Hilliard People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 9%Hilliard Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Hilliard College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 13%Hilliard Well-Paid Single Women
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Hilliard Low Violent Crime
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 17%Hilliard Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Hilliard, OH

Comparing Hilliard to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Ohio (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Well-Paid Single Men910
Well-Paid Single Women89
Male Share of the Population89
Racial Diversity59
Female Share of the Population33
Age of the Population32
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married99
Average Household Size910

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
College Educated Adults910
Median Family Income910

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home910
Short Commute Times55
Public Transportation Use57
Walking and Biking to Work34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing67
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals35
Affordability of Property Taxes31
Affordability of Rents21
People Living Alone22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime97
Low Property Crime54
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