Jacksonville metro, FL relocation guide
Moving to Hilliard, FL
About Hilliard
Hilliard is a small town in western Nassau County, about 30 miles northwest of downtown Jacksonville, with roughly 3,000 residents. It is a classic North Florida crossroads town on US 1/23/301, known locally for the Hilliard Airpark — a public-use airport that doubles as a community gathering point — and for its proximity to state forest land. Housing is affordable and rural-suburban, with acreage lots and manufactured homes alongside modest subdivisions.
Home prices in Hilliard
The median listing price in Hilliard is $379,000.
Top places in Hilliard
- Hilliard Airpark (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Hilliard Town Hall (shown in the Commons photo below).
- US 1/23/301 corridor through town (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Ralph E. Simmons Memorial State Forest
- St. Mary's River
- Nassau County Fire Rescue Station 40.
Commuting from Hilliard
- Approximate drive to downtown Jacksonville: ~35–45 minutes via US 1/301 S / I-95 (roughly 30 miles; approximate, traffic-dependent).
Schools in Hilliard
Public schools: Nassau County School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Hilliard FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Hilliard, FL?
The median listing price in Hilliard is $379,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Hilliard, FL?
Approximate drive to downtown Jacksonville: ~35–45 minutes via US 1/301 S / I-95 (roughly 30 miles; approximate, traffic-dependent). - Which school district serves Hilliard, FL?
Hilliard is served by Nassau County School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.