Retiring in Hilliard
Hilliard offers retirees genuinely favorable absolute crime data and a strong local economy, balanced against a genuinely high property tax rate.
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Learn moreOhio's income tax and retirement income
Ohio's flat 2.75% state income tax (2026) applies to most retirement income sources, layered with Hilliard's own 2.5% RITA-collected municipal tax -- confirm current specific rules on Social Security, pension, and retirement-account treatment directly with a tax professional.
Genuinely favorable absolute crime data
Hilliard's real, favorable crime data in absolute national terms (an overall index of 11.61 against a national figure of 33.37) is a genuine draw for retirees prioritizing safety.
A genuinely high property tax rate
Hilliard's own 2.34% effective property tax rate -- the highest cited within Franklin County per one source -- is a real, disclosed expense retirees relocating on a fixed income should weigh honestly.
Key takeaways
- Ohio's flat 2.75% state income tax applies to most retirement income, layered with Hilliard's own RITA-collected 2.5% municipal tax.
- Hilliard's genuinely favorable absolute crime data is a real draw for safety-prioritizing retirees.
- Hilliard's property tax rate runs genuinely high -- weigh this honestly against a fixed-income budget.
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