Hilliard
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Is Hilliard the practical alternative when Dublin or Upper Arlington is out of budget?
Hilliard is a west-side suburb that people usually reach by comparison. The useful question is what you give up and what you gain against Dublin and Upper Arlington on price, commute, schools, and how finished the local retail is.
Compare the Hilliard typical value and rent below against Dublin and Upper Arlington in the same table, from the same source and period. That comparison is the entire point of this hub. After it, price the specific address: taxes, any homeowners association fee, and the commute at the hour you actually drive.
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- The school attendance area for the exact address
- Current bus routing and stops if you plan to ride
- Whether an announced business has actually opened
- Taxes and any homeowners association cost
- Construction timing on nearby redevelopment sites
Best for
- Buyers comparing west-side suburbs on total monthly cost
- Families who want suburban services without the top-tier price
- Renters who need bus service and a short drive to work
Not best for
- Buyers who want dense urban walkability
- Anyone assuming every Hilliard address has the same schools or taxes
- People who need a finished mixed-use center today
Local-life stack
- Old Hilliard restaurants and storefront reuse
- Bus service that changed in September
- Recurring festivals held in the city
- Redevelopment of the former Chase site
What changed
- Hilliard selected a mixed-use concept for the former Chase site
- An Old Hilliard bank building reopened as a restaurant
- COTA Line 30 was set to serve Hilliard rather than Dublin in September
- A promoted pickleball club still listed itself as coming soon
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CREN reporting on Hilliard
Each line states what one published story established, no more strongly than the story did. Open a story to read the records and sources behind it.
The city selected a mixed-use concept for the former Chase site, which is a selected concept and not a build permit.
An Old Hilliard bank building reopened as a restaurant, one measurable sign of storefront reuse in the old core.
A COTA route change was set to serve Hilliard rather than Dublin, which matters if you plan to commute by bus.
A promoted recreation venue still listed itself as coming soon, so amenities in a listing need checking.
A metro-scale food festival ran in Hilliard, part of the recurring event calendar here.
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Hilliard against comparable areas
Same measure, same source, same period, so the gap between two areas is measured rather than estimated. These are the areas a reader here usually weighs on price and housing type. Where no source publishes a series for an area, the cell stays empty.
| Area | Typical home value | Observed rent |
|---|---|---|
| Hilliard | $380,847September 2026 | $1,573September 2026 |
| Dublin | $558,810September 2026 | $1,732September 2026 |
| Upper Arlington | $636,439September 2026 | $1,965September 2026 |
| Westerville | $445,749September 2026 | $1,629September 2026 |
| Gahanna | $372,545September 2026 | $1,655September 2026 |
| Columbus Citywidemetro baseline | $243,122September 2026 | $1,471September 2026 |
Source: Zillow Research.
Homes for sale in Hilliard
10 active listings seen in the last 8 days. Showing the 6 most recently listed.
Condo
$355,000
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,602 sq ft
5147 Vinington Pl
Hilliard, OH 43016Listed Oct 15, 2026 · 3 days on market
Listing brokerage: Keller Williams Greater Cols
Last checked Oct 17, 2026
Single Family
$749,900
4 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,574 sq ft
5042 Silver Woods Ln
Hilliard, OH 43016Listed Oct 6, 2026 · 12 days on market
Listing brokerage: Keller Williams Consultants Re
Last checked Oct 17, 2026
Condo
$364,900
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,634 sq ft
4804 Ashleigh Dr
Hilliard, OH 43016Listed Sep 27, 2026 · 21 days on market
Listing brokerage: Keller Williams Consultants Re
Last checked Oct 17, 2026
Single Family
$649,900
3 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,388 sq ft
4248 Westleton Ct
Hilliard, OH 43221Listed Sep 21, 2026 · 27 days on market
Listing brokerage: Coldwell Banker Realty
Last checked Oct 17, 2026
Condo
$375,500
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,634 sq ft
4888 Ashleigh Dr
Hilliard, OH 43016Listed Aug 27, 2026 · 52 days on market
Listing brokerage: Red 1 Realty
Last checked Oct 17, 2026
Condo
$369,900
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,634 sq ft
4872 Ashleigh Dr
Hilliard, OH 43016Listed Aug 18, 2026 · 61 days on market
Listing brokerage: Platinum Home Advisors LLC
Last checked Oct 17, 2026
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Restaurants, events & local life
AI illustration · not the actual property or event
LifestyleOld Hilliard Bank Building Becomes Lira Italian Kitchen
Westwood Collective will turn Old Hilliard's former Chase Bank building at 4056 East Main Street into Lira Italian Kitchen, with new apartments next door.
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LifestyleHilliard Pickleball Club Still Says Coming Soon Before Target
Pickleball Kingdom’s Hilliard page still lists play as coming soon, so the reported late-August opening remains a target rather than a confirmed debut.
AI illustration · not the actual property or event
LifestyleColumbus Food Truck Festival Continues in Hilliard Through Tonight
The Columbus Food Truck Festival’s second day runs until 10 p.m. August 15 at the Franklin County Fairgrounds, with more than 45 advertised vendors.
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LifestyleCOTA Line 30 Will Serve Hilliard, Not Dublin, in September
COTA’s finalized Line 30 will connect Hilliard, Upper Arlington, Ohio State and downtown in September; Dublin service will use an extended Line 1 instead.
Across the Columbus metro
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DevelopmentColumbus Brownfield Sites: $120M Ohio Grant Closes Sept. 11
Ohio Brownfield Remediation Program closes Thursday, September 11. COCIC has secured $28.9M for six Franklin County sites and is taking discovery meeting requests.
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MarketFranklin County's Informal Property Value Review Closes Today
Today is the last day for Franklin County's informal property value review sessions before the county submits 2026 triennial values to the state.
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DevelopmentGrove City, Columbus Add 240 Affordable Assisted Living Units
Evergreen Real Estate Group broke ground on 240 units of affordable senior housing in Grove City and Columbus, funded by $74 million in OHFA-approved bonds.
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LifestyleColumbus Rental Due Diligence Starts Before The Tour
Use Columbus rental due diligence before paying fees or signing a lease by checking ownership, code context, lease terms, campus rules, and maintenance.
Questions people ask about Hilliard
How does Hilliard compare with Dublin on price?
The comparison table on this page shows both typical home values and both rents from the same source and the same period, so the gap is measured rather than asserted. Use it as a starting point and then compare specific listings, because condition and lot size move a price more than a city average does.
Can I commute from Hilliard by bus?
Check the current routing first. CREN reported that COTA Line 30 was set to serve Hilliard rather than Dublin in September. Routes change, so confirm the stop nearest your address and the trip time before you count on it.
Our reporting: COTA Line 30 Will Serve Hilliard, Not Dublin, in SeptemberIs Old Hilliard being redeveloped?
Parts of it are moving. The city selected a mixed-use concept for the former Chase site, and a former bank building reopened as a restaurant. A selected concept is an early step, so ask for the current schedule before you assume a completion date.
Our reporting: Hilliard Selects Mixed-Use Concept for Former Chase SiteVerify local information
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