The Town FilesHilliard, Florida
Town in Nassau County · population 2,967 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $239,500
- Household income
- $65,096
- Jan low / Jul high
- 44° / 94°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 6
- Median age
- 34.6
Hilliard is a town of 2,967 people in Nassau County, Florida. The median home is worth $239,500, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks easier by car than 89% of Florida towns, better for first-time buyers than 79% of Florida towns, better for families than 73% of Florida towns.
How Hilliard ranks
Percentile among Florida towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Florida towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Hilliard is worth $239,500, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 3.7 times the median household income of $65,096, which is more affordable than 77% of Florida towns. Median rent is $1,147 a month. 58.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Hilliard | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $239,500 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $1,147 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $65,096 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.7× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 58.5% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 1983 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Hilliard
| People | Hilliard | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.6 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.6% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 30.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11.7% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 25.2% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 6.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.5% | — |
| Work from home | 14.6% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 32.6 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 88.0% | 92.4% |
Weather in Hilliard
July highs average 94.4°F and January lows 43.7°F. About 53.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Florida town: 0.0 in). Expect about 114 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 17 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hilliard since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on April 7, 2022 about 5.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 7, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 13 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on April 26, 2023.
Severe weather in Nassau County since 1996
Nassau County has been included in 40 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 11, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4834: Hurricane Milton |
| October 7, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3622: Hurricane Milton |
| September 28, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4828: Hurricane Helene |
| August 10, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4806: Hurricane Debby |
| August 3, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3605: Tropical Storm Debby |
Jobs and pay in Nassau County
Nassau County had 27,451 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $56,807 a year. Unemployment was 2.8% in 2023; in Hilliard itself the ACS puts it at 2.6%.
Public schools in Hilliard
2 public schools with 1,479 students, about 17.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| HILLIARD MIDDLE-SENIOR HIGH | 6-12 | 783 | 19.6 |
| HILLIARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 696 | 16.2 |
Towns near Hilliard
- Folkston, GA11.7 mi · 4,464 people · home $78,100
- Kingsland, GA13.5 mi · 18,337 people · home $251,400
- Nassau Village-Ratliff, FL13.9 mi · 5,561 people · home $253,000
- St. Marys, GA20.9 mi · 18,256 people · home $312,300
- Yulee, FL21.2 mi · 14,195 people · home $302,500
- Fernandina Beach, FL28.1 mi · 13,052 people · home $555,400
- Jacksonville, FL28.7 mi · 949,611 people · home $293,700
Hilliard questions
Is Hilliard, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Hilliard scores better for retirees than 61% of Florida towns and quieter than 67%. 15.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 34.6).
How much does a house cost in Hilliard?
The median owner-occupied home in Hilliard is valued at $239,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $65,096, so homes cost about 3.7 times income. Median rent is $1,147 a month.
What is the weather like in Hilliard?
July highs average 94.4°F and January lows 43.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 53.2 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Hilliard get tornadoes?
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hilliard since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on April 7, 2022. The typical Florida town has had 35.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)