Housing by town in Hill County, Texas
Hill County, Texas has 14 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $946 (±$49) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
21.8% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $767 in 2015–2019 (+23.3%; No measurable change after inflation).
Mount Calm has the highest median gross rent ($1,143) and Mertens the lowest ($630).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $946 (±$49)
- Households that rent
- 21.8%
- Median household income
- $64,591
- Places
- 14
Cities, towns and townships in Hill County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbott | — | 18.4% | $103,214 | $173,600 | $1,750 |
| Aquilla | — | 14.3% | $36,250 | — | $480 |
| Blum | — | 10.7% | $53,750 | $68,500 | $1,278 |
| Bynum | $933 | 16.0% | $83,750 | $108,300 | $956 |
| Carl's Corner | — | 10.8% | $81,250 | $93,800 | $2,317 |
| Covington | $1,031 | 12.2% | $43,977 | $132,500 | $1,917 |
| Hillsboro | $980 | 45.7% | $56,083 | $157,900 | $2,510 |
| Hubbard | $868 | 23.2% | $50,859 | $134,900 | $2,073 |
| Itasca | $785 | 27.0% | $77,227 | $114,800 | $1,901 |
| Malone | $850 | 18.0% | $31,083 | $117,600 | $1,000 |
| Mertens | $630 | 45.5% | $43,000 | $88,000 | $1,600 |
| Mount Calm | $1,143 | 27.5% | $49,934 | $111,700 | $1,222 |
| Penelope | — | 13.8% | $60,000 | — | — |
| Whitney | $809 | 41.3% | $48,571 | $108,900 | $1,883 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $17,750 | $29,550 | $47,250 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $33,750 | $54,000 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $37,950 | $60,750 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $42,150 | $67,450 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $45,550 | $72,850 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $48,900 | $78,250 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $52,300 | $83,650 |
| 8 people | $55,650 | $55,650 | $89,050 |
How the places in Hill County rank across Texas
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Crime reported to police in Hill County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 78 | 215 | 464 | 1,276 | 36,362 | 4 of 5 |
| 2024 | 60 | 160 | 343 | 915 | 37,486 | 4 of 5 |
| 2025 | 58 | 153 | 395 | 1,044 | 37,839 | 4 of 5 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Hill County recorded 58 violent and 395 property crimes, 153 and 1,044 per 100,000 residents.
Departments serving 96% of the residents the FBI counts for the county reported every month that year; the rest are left out of these totals.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Hill County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hill County Sheriff's Office | 24,652 | 39 | 208 |
| Hillsboro Police Department | 9,058 | 15 | 155 |
| Whitney Police Department | 2,157 | 3 | 24 |
| Itasca Police Department | 1,972 | 1 | 8 |
| Hubbard Police Department | 1,503 | — | — |
ZIP codes in Hill County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76645 | 11,494 | $978 | $199,100 | $63,737 | 34.1% |
| 76692 | 9,853 | $877 | $169,100 | $55,149 | 18.1% |
| 76055 | 3,577 | $745 | $197,300 | $80,025 | 17.8% |
| 76648 | 2,777 | $909 | $132,000 | $54,669 | 19.8% |
| 76636 | 1,748 | $743 | $204,800 | $69,018 | 9.5% |
| 76627 | 1,736 | $800 | $126,900 | $70,375 | 9.2% |
| 76622 | 1,447 | $817 | $195,700 | $74,167 | 21.3% |
| 76673 | 1,196 | $1,188 | $115,300 | $63,750 | 17.1% |
| 76621 | 1,104 | $1,360 | $241,300 | $81,932 | 11.9% |
| 76660 | 572 | $869 | $174,300 | $49,375 | 10.1% |
| 76631 | 455 | $775 | $114,200 | $97,083 | 25.2% |
| 76676 | 344 | $900 | $164,300 | $70,625 | 10.3% |
| 76666 | 261 | — | $93,000 | — | 43.0% |
| 76650 | 55 | — | $106,300 | $61,458 | 26.3% |
| 76628 | 50 | — | $55,000 | $97,083 | 0.0% |
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Questions about Hill County
What is the crime rate in Hill County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Hill County recorded 153 violent and 1,044 property crimes per 100,000 residents (58 violent and 395 property crimes in all).
Which place in Hill County has the highest rent?
Mount Calm has the highest median gross rent, $1,143 (±$330) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Hill County has the lowest rent?
Mertens has the lowest median gross rent, $630 (±$112) a month.
What is the median rent in Hill County, Texas?
The median gross rent in Hill County is $946 (±$49) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hill County, Texas
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hill County, Texas
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Hill County, TX
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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