Hillsborough, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Orange County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
9,656
Population
1,676/sq mi density
$98,467
Median Income
$54,024 per capita
$430,100
Home Value
$471,836 Zillow
$1,349
Median Rent
31.0% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
388
Violent Crime/100K
4,526 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$98,467 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$430,100 home value, $1,349/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
388 violent crimes/100K (2% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
61.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Hillsborough enjoys a temperate climate with 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. The area receives 2.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
40°F Jan (5°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 59.1°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 553 ft (169 m) |
| Area | 4.6 sq mi (11.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,676/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.0779°N, 79.0980°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Orange County County |
| Nearest Airport | Raleigh-Durham International (RDU) 22 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 79.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 16.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 93.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 3.6 in |
Hillsborough has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 40°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.6") and February the driest (3.3").