Hillsborough, CA
Full City Profile · California · San Mateo County County
Hillsborough, CA
At a Glance
How Hillsborough Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hillsborough's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Hillsborough a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Hillsborough residents earn a median household income of $250,001 , which is 233% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $168,063. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7% (58% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 31,186 business establishments, including 2,143 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hillsborough is $2,000,001 , 609% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $5,470,751. Median rent is $3,501/month, with 12.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Safety & Crime
Hillsborough reports 84 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 78% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 680/100K.
Education
82.7% of adults in Hillsborough hold a bachelor's degree or higher (145% above the national average). 98.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hillsborough has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.