At a Glance
Median Income
$98,467
$54,024 per capita
Home Value
$430,100
Zillow: $471,836
Median Rent
$1,349/mo
31.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
388/100K
4,526/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
61.8%
92.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
4.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.1%
11.6% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hillsborough a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 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 $98,467 , which is 31% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $54,024. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,494 business establishments, including 326 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hillsborough is $430,100 , 53% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $471,836. Median rent is $1,349/month, with 31.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1994.
Safety & Crime
Hillsborough reports 388 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 2% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,526/100K.
Education
61.8% of adults in Hillsborough hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(83% above the national average).
92.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hillsborough has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population9,656
Median Age43.6 yrs
Density1,676/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born8.5%
Veterans6.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$98,467
Per Capita$54,024
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty4.0%
County GDP$13,069M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,524
Housing
A
Home Value$430,100
Rent$1,349
Ownership63.7%
Zillow$471,836
Housing Units4,331
Rent Burden31.0%
Crime
F
Violent388/100K
Property4,526/100K
Health
Obesity31.1%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking11.6%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death5,802/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain46.7 in/yr
Elevation553 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+61.8%
High School+92.2%
Graduate+26.8%
School Score7.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 24% / D 75%
Commute21 min
Broadband96.5%
Internet Speed187 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Hillsborough was founded in 1754.
The median home in Hillsborough was built in 1994.
28.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Raleigh-Durham International (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.514 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 187 Mbps.
There are 326 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.