Median Income
$66,000
12% lower than US avg
Home Value
$160,000
43% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
7.8%
77% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$750
36% lower than US avg
Unemployment
8.3%
131% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
15.2%
23% higher than US avg
How Hillsborough Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population1,348
Median Age47.2 yrs
Density273/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 99%
Economy
C+
Median Income$66,000
Per Capita$35,500
Unemployment8.3%
Poverty15.2%
Commute25 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$160,000
Rent$750
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units560
Rent Burden13.5%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation102 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.8%
High School+43.1%
Graduate+2.3%
Is Hillsborough a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Hillsborough receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Hillsborough offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Hillsborough is $66,000, 12% below the national average of $75,149. At 8.3%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 15.2% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Hillsborough is $160,000, 43% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $750 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
7.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 43.1% have completed high school.
Hillsborough has a population of 1,348 with a density of 273 people per square mile. The median age is 47.2 years, 21% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.9%).
Population
1,348
Total Population
2021 Census
47.2yrs
Median Age
21% above US avg
Race & Ethnicity
Hillsborough vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 93.7% |
| 19% above US avg |
| Spanish | 4.8% |
| 64% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 1.5% |
Social Characteristics
Hillsborough vs U.S. Average
The median household income in Hillsborough is $66,000, which is 12% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 15.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
Income: Hillsborough vs U.S.
Income
| Median HH Income | $66,000 |
| 12% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $35,500 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 8.3% |
| 131% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 15.2% |
| 23% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 25.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 81.1% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 19.0% |
The median home value in Hillsborough is $160,000, 43% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $750 (36% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $160,000 |
| 43% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $750 |
| 36% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 13.5% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 78.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 20.5% |
| Housing Units | 560 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Hillsborough vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Hillsborough vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Elevation | 102 ft (31 m) |
| Area | 5.0 sq mi (12.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 273/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.9199°N, 64.6552°W |
| Timezone | America/Moncton |