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Hillsborough, CA

Full City Profile · California · San Mateo County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
11,122 Population 1,803/sq mi density
$250,001 Median Income $168,063 per capita
$2,000,001 Home Value $5,140,890 Zillow
$3,501 Median Rent 12.7% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
43 Violent Crime/100K 842 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$250,001 median income, 3.4% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.1 / 5.0
$2,000,001 home value, $3,501/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
43 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
82.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Hillsborough, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$250,001
233% above
$168,063 per capita
Home Value
$2,000,001
609% above
Zillow: $5,140,890
Median Rent
$3,501/mo
201% above
12.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
43/100K
89% below
842/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
82.7%
145% above
98.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
6% below
2.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
18.4%
43% below
5.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
330 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
333%
Home Value
709%
Rent
301%
Poverty
18%
Bachelor's
245%
Unemployment
94%
Crime
11%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hillsborough a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 3.4% (6% below 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 $5,140,890. 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 43 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 89% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 842/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

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. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Data Overview

People

Population11,122
Median Age46.8 yrs
Density1,803/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.4%

Economy

A+
Median Income$250,001
Per Capita$168,063
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty2.2%
County GDP$217,018M
Avg Weekly Wage$3,778

Housing

C
Home Value$2,000,001
Rent$3,501
Ownership93.0%
Zillow$5,140,890
Housing Units3,785
Rent Burden12.7%

Crime

F
Violent43/100K
Property842/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault35/100K
Burglary399/100K

Health

Obesity18.4%
Diabetes6.9%
Smoking5.2%
Heart Disease3.5%
Premature Death4,006/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain19.6 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation295 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+82.7%
High School+98.8%
Graduate+48.3%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 23% / D 74%
Commute28 min
Broadband98.7%
Internet Speed170 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries34

Did You Know?

The median home in Hillsborough was built in 1970.
32.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is San Francisco International (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.493 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
4.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 170 Mbps.
There are 2,143 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 43 fatal vehicle crashes.