Hillsborough, NJ

New Jersey · Somerset County · New York-Newark-Jersey City Metro

Hillsborough is a small city in New Jersey with a population of 22,302. Residents earn $142,275 per year, which is 89% above the national average.

4.0 /5.0

A Great

22,302 Population 2,788/sq mi density

$142,275 Median Income $68,218 per capita

$411,400 Home Value $532,498 Zillow

$1,898 Median Rent 27.6% income on rent

51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr

50 Violent Crime/100K 1,929 property/100K

Overall

4.0 / 5.0

Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

A+

Economy

4.8 / 5.0

$142,275 median income, 3.2% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$411,400 home value, $1,898/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

50 violent crimes/100K (87% below avg)

A+

Education

5.0 / 5.0

58.3% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

Median Income $142,275

89% higher than US avg

Home Value $411,400

46% higher than US avg

Violent Crime 50/100K

87% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 58.3%

73% higher than US avg

Median Rent $1,898

63% higher than US avg

Obesity Rate 24.7%

23% lower than US avg

Unemployment 3.2%

11% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 1.4%

89% lower than US avg

How Hillsborough Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population22,302

Median Age41.7 yrs

Density2,788/mi²

Male / Female49% / 51%

Largest GroupWhite 64%

Veterans3.6%

Economy

A+

Median Income$142,275

Per Capita$68,218

Unemployment3.2%

Poverty1.4%

County GDP$54,494M

Commute33 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$411,400

Rent$1,898

Ownership82.3%

Zillow$532,498

Housing Units9,051

Rent Burden27.6%

Crime

Violent50/100K

Property1,929/100K

Health

Obesity24.7%

Uninsured7.6%

Smoking7.8%

Depression15.1%

Heart Disease3.8%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)

AQI39 (Good)

Rain46.7 in/yr

Sunny Days275/yr

Elevation109 ft (33 m)

Education

A+

Bachelor's+58.3%

High School+95.7%

Graduate+24.0%

School Score7.34

Community

2024 VoteR 42% / D 56%

Commute33 min

Broadband94.4%

EV Stations5

Libraries17

Is Hillsborough a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Hillsborough receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Hillsborough stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Hillsborough is $142,275, which is significantly higher than the national average / 89% above $75,149. This places Hillsborough among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 3.2%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 1.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Hillsborough is $411,400, 46% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,898 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Hillsborough is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 50 per 100,000 residents / well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,929 per 100,000, near the national average.

Education

Hillsborough is a highly educated community / 58.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 95.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.3/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Hillsborough experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 46.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Hillsborough has a population of 22,302 with a density of 2,788 people per square mile, spread across 8.0 square miles. The median age is 41.7 years, 7% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.9% female and 49.1% male. The city is predominantly White (63.7%), with 3.1% Hispanic, 3.5% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 72% of residents, while 28% speak Spanish. 3.6% of the population are veterans, below the national rate of 6.0%. 8.5% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average). 95.7% have health insurance coverage.

Population

22,302

Total Population

2,788

People / sq mi

41.7yrs

Median Age

7% above US avg

8.0mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.1%

Female 50.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Hillsborough vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 72.0%

8% below US avg

Spanish 28.0%

109% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Hillsborough vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Hillsborough is $142,275, which is 89% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $68,218 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $2,046, 43% higher than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.2% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.4% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 10,950 business establishments, including 823 restaurants. The cost of living index is 108.8, slightly above the national baseline of 100. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes (longer than the 28-minute US average). 23.5% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Hillsborough vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$142,275
	89% above US avg
Per Capita Income	$68,218
Avg Weekly Wage	$2,046
IRS Avg AGI	$152,534
Gini Index	0.462 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	3.2%
	11% below US avg
Poverty Rate	1.4%
	89% below US avg
Establishments (County)	10,950
County GDP	$54,494M

Business (County)

Restaurants	823
Healthcare	1,266
Retail	1,003
Manufacturing	243

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$13,089
	274% above US avg
Cost of Living	108.80 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	3.18%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	33.4 min
Drive Alone	70.1%
Public Transit	2.2%
Work from Home	23.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Hillsborough is $411,400, 46% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $532,498, higher than the Census estimate. Homes sell for 101.3% of their list price, indicating a competitive market where bidding wars are common. Monthly rent averages $1,898 (63% above the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $1,759 for a one-bedroom to $2,132 for a two-bedroom apartment. 82.3% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 9,051 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1984. The average annual property tax is $13,089 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 27.6% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.9x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$411,400
	46% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$532,498
Median List Price	$537,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price	$537,000
$/Sq Ft	$317
Homes Sold	12
Sale-to-List Ratio	101.3%
Price Drops	25.0%
Inventory	20

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$1,898
	63% above US avg
Rent Burden	27.6%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$1,599
1 Bedroom	$1,759
2 Bedrooms	$2,132
3 Bedrooms	$2,658
4 Bedrooms	$3,005

Ownership & Property

Homeownership	82.3%
Owner-Occupied	82.3%
Renter-Occupied	17.7%
Housing Units	9,051
Median Year Built	1984

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$13,089
	274% above US avg
Effective Rate	3.18%

In Hillsborough, 24.7% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 7.7% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 3.8% of residents, below the national average. 25.5% have high blood pressure. 7.8% are current smokers (below the 14.0% national rate). 15.2% report binge drinking. 18.3% are physically inactive, below the national average. 15.1% report depression (below the 20.0% national average). 13.6% experience frequent mental distress. 7.6% of residents lack health insurance. The primary care physician ratio is 1:907. The dentist ratio is 1:1,017. 92.1% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 9.6 out of 10.

Health Metrics: Hillsborough vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	24.7%
	23% below US avg
Diabetes	7.7%
Heart Disease	3.8%
High Blood Pressure	25.5%
Asthma	8.1%
COPD	3.4%
Cancer	6.6%
Stroke	2.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	7.8%
	44% below US avg
Binge Drinking	15.2%
Physical Inactivity	18.3%
Depression	15.1%
Mental Distress	13.6%
Physical Distress	9.2%
Short Sleep	37.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	95.7%
Uninsured	7.6%
	12% below US avg
Primary Care	1:907
Dentists	1:1,017
Mental Health	1:307
Checkup Rate	76.7%
Dental Visits	71.4%
Premature Death	4,545/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	9.6/10
Exercise Access	92.1%
Healthcare Facilities	1,266

Hillsborough has a violent crime rate of 50 per 100,000 residents, 87% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,929 per 100,000, 2% below the U.S. average. The county recorded 17 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Hillsborough receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Hillsborough vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent	50.4/100K
	87% below US avg

Property Crime

Total Property	1,929.1/100K
	2% below US avg

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	17
Traffic Accidents	57
Avg Accident Severity	2.4 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety Grade	F
Safety Score	1.0 / 5.0

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Hillsborough experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 46.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39. The city sits at an elevation of 109 feet.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	51.1°F
	5% below US avg
January Average	29°F (-2°C)
July Average	74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	109 ft (33 m)
Area	8.0 sq mi (20.7 km²)
Population Density	2,788/sq mi
Coordinates	40.5081°N, 74.6529°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Somerset County County
Nearest Airport	Central Jersey Regional (JVI) 3 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.7"

23% above US avg

Wettest Month (Jul) 5.04"

Driest Month (Feb) 3.03"

Air Quality

AQI Median	39.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	90.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability	10.6 / 100
Community Resilience	93.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Moderate
Hurricane	Relatively Moderate
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively High
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Relatively High
Heat Wave	Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather	Relatively High
Lightning	Relatively High
Ice Storm	Relatively High
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Moderate
Landslide	Very Low
Coastal Flood	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

32 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.8 on Aug 5, 2025.

Apr 5, 2024	2024 Tewksbury, New Jersey Earthquake	M4.8	23 km
Jan 16, 1994	2 km W of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania	M4.6	119 km
Jan 16, 1994	0 km E of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania	M4.2	116 km
Apr 5, 2024	7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey	M3.7	22 km
Oct 23, 1990	3 km W of Hancocks Bridge, New Jersey	M3.2	133 km
Jan 9, 1992	4 km WNW of Robertsville, New Jersey	M3.1	31 km
Aug 26, 2003	4 km NNW of Milford, New Jersey	M3.1	40 km
Nov 14, 1997	0 km S of Rothsville, Pennsylvania	M3.0	141 km
Aug 3, 2025	0 km W of Little Ferry, New Jersey	M3.0	64 km
Oct 28, 1991	3 km WNW of Stamford, Connecticut	M3.0	110 km
Feb 3, 2009	1 km ESE of Victory Gardens, New Jersey	M3.0	42 km
Jan 16, 1994	0 km SSE of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania	M2.9	117 km
Apr 27, 2024	7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey	M2.9	22 km
May 24, 2024	6 km E of Califon, New Jersey	M2.9	24 km
May 10, 1993	1 km NW of Whitfield, Pennsylvania	M2.8	117 km
Aug 5, 2025	1 km N of Hillsdale, New Jersey	M2.8	77 km
Jul 1, 2009	3 km ESE of Pennsville, New Jersey	M2.8	119 km
Apr 12, 1991	2 km ENE of North Castle, New York	M2.7	110 km
Jan 25, 2015	4 km ESE of Downingtown, Pennsylvania	M2.6	102 km
Jul 5, 1996	2 km NW of Chester Heights, Pennsylvania	M2.6	98 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Sandy (2012, Cat 1).

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2012	Sandy	Category 1	275 km
2011	Irene	Category 1	269 km
1991	Bob	Category 2	209 km
1985	Gloria	Category 2	106 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

286 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 16 fatalities, 217 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Jul 29, 2021	EF3	52 km	0
May 31, 1998	EF3	96 km	0
Jul 27, 1994	EF3	80 km	3
Oct 18, 1990	EF3	10 km	0
Jul 14, 1988	EF3	92 km	0
Jul 21, 1983	EF3	98 km	0
Jul 26, 1981	EF3	84 km	0
Sep 26, 1977	EF3	19 km	0
Mar 21, 1976	EF3	69 km	0
May 28, 1973	EF3	35 km	0
May 28, 1973	EF3	38 km	0
Jun 24, 1960	EF3	28 km	0
Apr 1, 2023	EF2	51 km	0
Apr 1, 2023	EF2	45 km	0
Apr 1, 2023	EF2	67 km	0
Feb 21, 2023	EF2	26 km	0
Sep 1, 2021	EF2	67 km	1
Jul 29, 2021	EF2	31 km	0
Jul 29, 2021	EF2	93 km	0
Aug 4, 2020	EF2	54 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.3 m (1 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1964	LONG ISLAND, NY	Meteorological	0.3 m	—	135 km
1895	HIGH BRIDGE, NJ	Earthquake	—	—	26 km
1840	PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA	Earthquake	—	—	91 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (23,000 ac, 1985).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
1985	UNNAMED	23,000	89 km
1995	GREENWOOD STATE FOREST	21,271	81 km
2007	WARREN GROVE	15,315	94 km
2022	MULLICA RIVER FIRE	13,082	91 km
1999	BASS RIVER	12,129	95 km
2019	SPRING HILL FIRE	8,182	82 km
2016	16 MILE	7,896	87 km
2023	ALLEN ROAD	6,213	96 km
1992	FORKED RIVER MOUTAIN APR	5,093	79 km
2024	JENNINGS CREEK	5,069	80 km
1992	POWER PLANT	4,928	83 km
1992	UNNAMED	4,470	58 km
2024	TEA TIME HILL	4,444	80 km
2006	UNNAMED	3,780	88 km
2017	PENN SWAMP FIRE	3,587	92 km
2023	JIMMYS WATER HOLE	3,585	61 km
1989	SIMM PLACE	3,262	83 km
2002	UNNAMED	2,824	57 km
2007	ATSION	2,705	88 km
1992	FOUR MILE COLONY	2,647	72 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	29°F (-2°C)	3.9 in	Coldest
February	31°F (-0°C)	3.0 in	Driest
March	40°F (4°C)	4.0 in
April	50°F (10°C)	4.1 in
May	60°F (16°C)	4.7 in
June	69°F (21°C)	4.1 in
July	74°F (23°C)	5.0 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	73°F (23°C)	4.5 in
September	65°F (19°C)	4.4 in
October	54°F (12°C)	3.7 in
November	44°F (7°C)	4.1 in
December	34°F (1°C)	3.8 in

Hillsborough has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 29°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.0") and February the driest (3.0").

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Hillsborough is located in Somerset County. It is classified as Metro / 1 million+, part of a metropolitan area. 58.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 73% above the national average of 33.7%. 95.7% have completed high school. 24.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (above the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 7.3 out of 10, reflecting strong academic performance. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Democrat with 55.7% of the vote, a 13.9-point margin. 94.4% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 5 EV charging stations. There are 17 public libraries serving the community. 1,266 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 70.1% of workers drive alone to work, while 2.2% use public transit.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 41.8%

D 55.7%

Winner: Democrat by 13.9 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	17
Traffic Accidents	57
Avg Accident Severity	2.4 / 4.0

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	58.3%
	73% above US avg
High School+	95.7%
Graduate Degree+	24.0%
School Test Score	7.34

A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 1	Metro / 1 million+
Population Density	2,788/sq mi
Total Area	8.0 sq mi
County	Somerset County County

Services

Broadband Access	94.4%
Avg Download Speed	145.7 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed	72.5 Mbps
Max Download Speed	1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations	5
Alt Fuel Stations	5
Public Libraries	17
Healthcare Facilities	1,266
Restaurants	823
Retail Stores	1,003

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	33.4 min
Drive Alone	70.1%
Public Transit	2.2%
Work from Home	23.5%

Average costs for common services in Hillsborough. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care)	$272 ($163–$435)
Specialist Visit	$381 ($218–$598)
Urgent Care Visit	$218 ($109–$381)
Emergency Room Visit	$2,394 ($870–$5,440)
Dental Cleaning	$141 ($82–$218)
Dental Filling	$272 ($163–$435)

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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional)	$49 ($27–$82)
Oil Change (Synthetic)	$82 ($54–$131)
Brake Pad Replacement	$326 ($163–$544)
Tire Rotation	$44 ($22–$82)
New Tires (Set of 4)	$653 ($435–$1,088)
Battery Replacement	$218 ($109–$381)

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Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour)	$109 ($65–$163)
Electrician (Per Hour)	$98 ($54–$152)
HVAC Repair	$435 ($163–$870)
HVAC System Install	$7,616 ($4,352–$13,056)
Roof Repair	$1,088 ($435–$2,176)
Roof Replacement	$9,792 ($5,984–$16,320)

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Legal

Divorce (Uncontested)	$1,632 ($544–$3,808)
Divorce (Contested)	$16,320 ($5,440–$32,640)
DUI Defense	$5,440 ($2,176–$10,880)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7)	$1,632 ($870–$3,264)
Will Preparation	$544 ($218–$1,088)
Trust Preparation	$2,720 ($1,088–$5,440)

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Personal Care

Men's Haircut	$27 ($16–$49)
Women's Haircut	$60 ($33–$109)
Hair Coloring (Full)	$163 ($82–$272)
Manicure	$27 ($16–$49)
Pedicure	$44 ($27–$71)
Massage (1 Hour)	$87 ($54–$141)

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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon)	$4.46 ($3.26–$5.98)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen)	$3.81 ($2.72–$5.44)
Loaf of Bread	$4.13 ($2.72–$5.98)
Chicken Breast (per lb)	$4.90 ($3.26–$7.07)
Ground Beef (per lb)	$5.98 ($4.35–$8.16)
Rice (per lb)	$1.09 ($0.65–$1.96)

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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly)	$152 ($87–$272)
Natural Gas (Monthly)	$76 ($33–$163)
Water/Sewer (Monthly)	$76 ($44–$131)
Internet (Monthly)	$76 ($44–$109)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly)	$71 ($33–$109)
Cable TV (Monthly)	$92 ($54–$163)

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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown)	$218 ($82–$544)
Car Insurance (Annual)	$2,176 ($1,306–$3,808)
Bus Pass (Monthly)	$76 ($33–$141)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride)	$16 ($8.70–$27)
Car Registration (Annual)	$109 ($33–$272)
Driver's License Renewal	$33 ($16–$82)

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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly)	$1,306 ($653–$2,720)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly)	$1,088 ($544–$2,176)
After-School Care (Monthly)	$435 ($218–$762)
Tutoring (Per Hour)	$54 ($27–$109)
SAT/ACT Prep Course	$1,088 ($435–$2,720)
Private School (K-12, Annual)	$13,600 ($5,440–$32,640)

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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup)	$65 ($33–$109)
Dog Vaccination (Annual)	$109 ($54–$218)
Dog Grooming	$65 ($33–$109)
Pet Boarding (Per Night)	$44 ($22–$82)
Dog Spay/Neuter	$326 ($163–$544)
Cat Spay/Neuter	$218 ($109–$435)

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Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant	$1,410
Toddler	$1,382
Preschool	$1,382
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant	$896
Toddler	$905
Preschool	$846

Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Somerset County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry	Jobs	Establishments	Avg Annual Pay	Location Quotient
Professional & Technical Services	25,627	1,658	$162,074	1.93
Health Care & Social Assistance	24,063	1,834	$61,905	0.88
Retail Trade	17,015	921	$44,794	0.89
Manufacturing	15,552	334	$127,994	0.99
Administrative & Waste Services	12,950	778	$71,948	1.15
Accommodation & Food Services	11,880	771	$32,905	0.69
Wholesale Trade	11,347	570	$146,275	1.51
Management of Companies	11,267	96	$232,619	3.51
Construction	7,531	811	$95,586	0.75
Information & Technology	7,504	158	$236,048	2.10
Finance & Insurance	6,611	494	$179,534	0.86
Transportation & Warehousing	6,526	211	$51,689	0.81
Other Services	5,562	928	$44,686	0.97
Educational Services	3,309	189	$49,453	0.84
Real Estate	3,185	286	$105,729	1.08
Arts & Entertainment	3,143	156	$37,973	0.98
Unclassified	635	496	$60,547	2.39
Mining & Oil/Gas	403	5	$97,349	0.56
Utilities	328	12	$128,263	0.45
Agriculture & Forestry	176	43	$51,719	0.11

Schools in Hillsborough

9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Hillsborough High School	High	2,368	169	14.0:1
Auten Road Intermediate School	Middle	1,203	105	11.5:1
Hillsborough Township Middle School	Middle	1,193	103	11.6:1
Sunnymead Elementary School	Elementary	496	35	14.2:1
Hillsborough Township Elementary School	Elementary	486	38	12.8:1
Amsterdam Elementary School	Elementary	390	36	10.8:1
Woods Road Elementary School	Elementary	375	38	9.9:1
Triangle Elementary School	Elementary	371	38	9.8:1
Woodfern Elementary School	Elementary	333	33	10.1:1

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Radio Stations near Hillsborough

10 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
Ambient Sleeping Pill	ambient, meditation	MP3 256 kbps
The Bluegrass Jamboree	americana, bluegrass	MP3 192 kbps
70's Hits DJ Jan The Man	70s, classic hits	MP3 128 kbps
Ambiant Sleeping Pill	—	MP3 128 kbps
WPRB 103.3 FM - Princeton, NJ	commercial, freeform	AAC 96 kbps
94.5PST	—	AAC+ 64 kbps
KOL BRAMAH 107.9 FM LAKEWOOD	—	MP3 128 kbps
R I B Web Radio	—	MP3 192 kbps
WDVR	community radio, family	MP3
WRSU	university radio	AAC 128 kbps

National Parks Near Hillsborough

177 national parks and monuments found near Hillsborough.

Park	Type	Fee
3 Forts Ferry	State Park	Free
Abbott Marshland	State Park	Free
African Burial Ground National Monument	National Monument	Free
Alapocas Run State Park	State Park	Free
Allaire State Park	State Park	Free
Allaire State Park	State Park	Free
Allamuchy Mountain State Park	State Park	Free
Barnegat	State Park	Free
Barnegat Lighthouse State Park	State Park	Free
Bayswater Point State Park	State Park	Free
Bear Mountain State Park	State Park	Free
Bellevue State Park	State Park	Free
Beltzville State Park	State Park	Free
Benjamin Rush State Park	State Park	Free
Big Pocono State Park	State Park	Free
Blauvelt State Park	State Park	Free
Braen-Stone Industries Inc.	State Park	Free
Brandywine Creek State Park	State Park	Free
Brandywine Park	State Park	Free
Broad Channel American Park	State Park	Free
Browns Point Park	State Park	Free
Buck Mountain	State Park	Free
Camp Zehnder	State Park	Free
Castle Clinton National Monument	National Monument	Free
Cheesequake State Park	State Park	Free
Clarence Fahnestock Memorial State Park	State Park	Free
Cranberry Lake State Park	State Park	Free
Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park	State Park	Free
Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park	State Park	Free
Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park	State Park	Free
Delaware Canal State Park	State Park	Free
Delaware Canal State Park	State Park	Free
Delaware Canal State Park (David Library)	State Park	Free
Delaware River Access State Park	State Park	Free
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area	National Recreation Area	$10
Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park	State Park	Free
Division of Parks and Forestry Park	State Park	Free
Dockside State Park	State Park	Free
Donald J. Trump State Park	State Park	Free
Double Trouble State Park	State Park	Free
Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site	National Historic Site	Free
Edison State Park	State Park	Free
Ellis Island Part of Statue of Liberty National Monument	Part of Statue of Liberty National Monument	Free
Empire-Fulton Ferry State Park	State Park	Free
Evansburg State Park	State Park	Free
Farny State Park	State Park	Free
FDR Four Freedoms State Park Park	State Park	Free
Federal Hall National Memorial	National Memorial	Free
Federal Land	State Park	Free
First State National Historical Park	National Historical Park	Free
Flint Woods Nature Preserve	State Park	Free
Fort Delaware State Park	State Park	Free
Fort DuPont State Park	State Park	Free
Fort Dupont State Park	State Park	Free
Fort Mott State Park	State Park	Free
Fort Washington State Park	State Park	Free
Fox Point State Park	State Park	Free
Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park	State Park	Free
Gantry Plaza State Park	State Park	Free
Gateway National Recreation Area	National Recreation Area	Free
General Grant National Memorial	National Memorial	Free
Gloria Dei Church National Historic Site	National Historic Site	Free
Goose Pond Mountain	State Park	Free
Gouldsboro State Park	State Park	Free
Governors Island National Monument	National Monument	Free
Greenwood Lake State Park	State Park	Free
H. Fletcher Brown Park	State Park	Free
Hacklebarney State Park	State Park	Free
Hamilton Grange National Memorial	National Memorial	Free
Hamilton Marsh State Park	State Park	Free
Hart's Brook Nature Preserve and Arboretum	State Park	Free
Haverstraw Beach State Park	State Park	Free
Hawk Island State Park	State Park	Free
Hickory Run Boulder Field Natural Area	State Park	Free
High Point State Park	State Park	Free
High Tor State Park	State Park	Free
Highland Lakes State Park	State Park	Free
Hobbs Property	State Park	Free
Hook Mountain State Park	State Park	Free
Hopatcong State Park	State Park	Free
Hopewell Park	State Park	Free
Hudson River Park	State Park	Free
Hutchinson River Pkwy Lands	State Park	Free
IBEW - Washington's Headquarter	State Park	Free
Independence National Historical Park	National Historical Park	$1
Inland Blue Acres	State Park	Free
Island Beach State Park	State Park	Free
Kittatinny Valley State Park	State Park	Free
Kittatinny Valley State Park	State Park	Free
Lake Musconetcong State Park	State Park	Free
Liberty State Park	State Park	Free
Limited Practical Use Program	State Park	Free
Long Pond Ironworks State Park	State Park	Free
Lower Delaware National Wild and Scenic River	National Wild and Scenic River	Free
Lower East Side Tenement Museum National Historic Site	National Historic Site	$30
Lusscroft Farm State Park	State Park	Free
Market Square	State Park	Free
Marsha P. Johnson State Park	State Park	Free
McEvoy Tract	State Park	Free
Monmouth Battlefield State Park	State Park	Free
Morristown National Historical Park	National Historical Park	Free
Mount Laurel State Park	State Park	Free
Mt. Beacon Gateway Park	State Park	Free
National Parks of New York Harbor		Free
Neshaminy State Park	State Park	Free
New Jersey Pinelands National Reserve	National Reserve	Free
Nockamixon State Park	State Park	Free
Nyack Beach State Park	State Park	Free
Osmun Forest	State Park	Free
Palisades Interstate Park	State Park	Free
Palisades State Park	State Park	Free
Palmyra Cove Nature Park	State Park	Free
Parvin State Park	State Park	Free
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park	National Historical Park	Free
Paterson Great Falls State Park	State Park	Free
Paulinskill Valley Trail	State Park	Free
Pequest River Grny	State Park	Free
Pigeon Swamp State Park	State Park	Free
Pimple Hills	State Park	Free
Plum Point Park	State Park	Free
Port Penn Interpretive Center	State Park	Free
Port Penn Natural Area	State Park	Free
Port Penn Wetlands Trail	State Park	Free
Princeton Battlefield State Park	State Park	Free
Promised Land State Park	State Park	Free
Pyramid Mountain State Park	State Park	Free
Ralph Stover State Park	State Park	Free
Rancocas State Park	State Park	Free
Raritan River Confluence State Park	State Park	Free
Rec Trail Wash Cross - Princet	State Park	Free
Ridley Creek State Park	State Park	Free
Ringwood State Park	State Park	Free
RMH / Scenic Hudson Land Trust	State Park	Free
Roberto Clemente State Park	State Park	Free
Rockefeller State Park Preserve	State Park	Free
Rockland Lake State Park	State Park	Free
Rocky Run Acquisition	State Park	Free
Rutgers Community Park	State Park	Free
Saint Paul's Church National Historic Site	National Historic Site	Free
Sakmann	State Park	Free
Schunnemunk State Park	State Park	Free
Shirazi	State Park	Free
Shirley Chisholm State Park	State Park	Free
Six Mile Run Reservoir Site	State Park	Free
Soldiers and Sailors	State Park	Free
Statue Of Liberty National Monument	National Monument	Free
Stephens State Park	State Park	Free
Sterling Forest State Park	State Park	Free
Stonewall National Monument	National Monument	Free
Storm King	State Park	Free
Sussex Branch Trail	State Park	Free
Swartswood State Park	State Park	Free
Tallman Mountain State Park	State Park	Free
Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial	National Memorial	Free
The Cannery Lot	State Park	Free
The Cauffiel Estate	State Park	Free
The Cleaver House	State Park	Free
The Hubbs House	State Park	Free
Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site	National Historic Site	Free
Thomas Edison National Historical Park	National Historical Park	$10
Tobyhanna State Park	State Park	Free
Troy Meadows State Park	State Park	Free
Tyler State Park	State Park	Free
unknown	State Park	Free
unknown	State Park	Free
Valley Forge National Historical Park	National Historical Park	Free
Valley Stream State Park	State Park	Free
Voorhees State Park	State Park	Free
Washington Crossing	State Park	Free
Washington Crossing State Park	State Park	Free
Washington Crossing State Park	State Park	Free
Washington Rock State Park	State Park	Free
Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail	National Historic Trail	Free
Wawayanda State Park	State Park	Free
Wawayanda State Park	State Park	Free
Wilmington and Western Railroad	State Park	Free
Wilmington State Parks	State Park	Free

Historical Trends — Hillsborough

Population and economic data over time (US Census / ACS estimates).

Population

Median Household Income

Year	Population	Median Income
2021	22,273	$129,883
2023	22,302	$142,275

Museums in Hillsborough

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
RIDER UNIVERSITY ART GALLERY	ART MUSEUM		6098955588	$207,835,211
UNITED STATES GOLF ASSOCIATION MUSEUM AND ARNOLD PALMER CENTER FOR GOLF HISTORY	GENERAL MUSEUM		9082342300	$175,879,735
FITZ RANDOLPH OBSERVATORY	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM		8006226767	$162,392,000
MILBERG GALLERY FOR THE GRAPHIC ARTS	ART MUSEUM			$162,392,000
PEYTON OBSERVATORY	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM		8006226767	$162,392,000
PRINCETON UNIVERSITY ART MUSEUM	ART MUSEUM		6092583788	$162,392,000
PRINCETON UNIVERSITY MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY	NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM			$162,392,000
GRUSS GALLERIES	ART MUSEUM			$75,826,825
MORRIS AND DOROTHY HIRSCH RESEARCH LIBRARY OF HOLOCAUST AND GENOCIDE STUDIES	GENERAL MUSEUM		9085261200	$62,614,577
PLANETARIUM AT RARITAN VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM		9085261200	$62,614,577
HISTORIC MORVEN	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		6099248144	$1,187,320
HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF PRINCETON NEW JERSEY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		6099216748	$650,599
WASHINGTON CROSSING HISTORIC PARK	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		2154934076	$381,110
COSTUME SOCIETY OF AMERICA	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7572212668	$266,978
BLACK RIVER RAILROAD HISTORICAL TRUST	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	80 STANGL ROAD	9087826622	$168,744
WAGNER FARM ARBORETUM	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER		9083507383	$166,439
JACOBUS VANDERVEER HOUSE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	1 RIVER ROAD PARK	9083966053	$160,617
HUNTERDON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		9087821091	$144,275
NATIONAL GUARD MILITIA MUSEUM OF NEW JERSEY	GENERAL MUSEUM			$106,808
PRINCETON BATTLEFIELD AREA PRESERVATION SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	500 MERCER RD		$94,940
MEADOWS FOUNDATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION			$69,089
SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME	GENERAL MUSEUM		9082184108	$68,324
9-11 MEMORIAL GARDEN OF REFLECTION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	1950 WOODSIDE ROAD	2154933646	$68,041
CRANBURY HISTORICAL AND PRESERVATION SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		6098601889	$62,607
MADISON TRAIN STATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION			$38,809
TEWKSBURY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	60 WATER ST	9088326734	$33,167
HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF PLAINFIELD NEW JERSEY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		9087555831	$32,756
HARDING TOWNSHIP HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	16 VILLAGE RD	9732923661	$27,037
HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF THE SOMERSET HILLS	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	15 WEST OAK STREET	9082211770	$23,774
HOPEWELL MUSEUM	HISTORY MUSEUM		6094660103	$23,445
PRINCETON DOLL & TOY MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		6093338600	$18,593
LAWRENCE HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	PO BOX 2065		$17,152
ABRAHAM STAATS HOUSE	HISTORY MUSEUM		7324695836	$6,036
EAST AMWELL HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION			$5,366
HOPEWELL VALLEY VETERANS ASSOCIATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		6094624846	$4,380
WASHINGTON CROSSING HISTORIC PARK (PHMC)	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	1112 RIVER ROAD	2154934076	$2,835
TILLINGHAST ASSOCIATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	24 HADLEY COURT		$300
1759 VOUGHT HOUSE	HISTORY MUSEUM
78TH DIVISION HISTORICAL HOLDING	GENERAL MUSEUM	91 SOUTH TRUMAN DRIVE	7328672039
AMERICAN MUSEUM OF EARTHS BIBLICAL HISTORY AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE	HISTORY MUSEUM
BOBDOLL TRENTON MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		6092758911
BRANCHBURG HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		9087222124
CALIFON HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		9088320878
CALIFON PRESERVATION COMMITTEE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
CHILDREN'S MUSEUM	CHILDREN'S MUSEUM		9085950001
COLLEGE ART GALLERY	ART MUSEUM		6097712198
CRANBURY MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		6096552611
DUNELLEN HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
EAST BRUNSWICK HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
EDUCATION THROUGH RENOVATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		6313266276
ENSLEY-MOUNT-BUCKALEW HOUSE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7325212040
ERDMAN ART GALLERY	ART MUSEUM		8006226767
EWING TOWNSHIP HISTORIC PRESERVATION SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		6098832455
FLEETWOOD MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM
FLEMING CASTLE	GENERAL MUSEUM		9087824607
FRANKLIN INN-VAN LIEW HOMESTEAD	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		9082317110
GARDENERS OF SOMERSET VALLEY	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM
GEOLOGY HALL	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM		7329327243
GOMBIN JEWISH HISTORICAL AND GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
GREEN BROOK HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7326270797
GRIGGSTOWN HISTORICA SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		9083593589
HERITAGE TRAIL ASSOCIATION	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER		7323568856
HIGHTSTOWN-EAST WINDSOR HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		6093719580
HISTORIC BERNARDSVILLE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	25 OLCOTT AVENUE	9087663000
HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF HIGH BRIDGE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF THE TOWNSHIP OF CHATHAM	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	24 SOUTHERN BOULEVARD	9736354911
HOPEWELL OLD SCHOOL BAPTIST CHURCH	GENERAL MUSEUM
HOPEWELL VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
HOWELL LIVING HISTORICAL FARM	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		6097373299
HOYT DOLL MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		9087223782
HUNTERDON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		9087821091
JAMESBURG HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	203 BUCKELEW AVENUE	7325212040
JANE VOORHEES ZIMMERLI ART MUSEUM	ART MUSEUM		7329327237
JEWISH HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF CENTRAK NEW JERSEY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7322494894
KINGSTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	PO BOX 323
LEAGUE OF HISTORICAL SOCIETIES OF NEW JERSEY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
LONG HILL TOWNSHIP HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		9086472111
MADISON HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
MEADOW LAKES - THE ROBERT A. WINTERS ARBORETUM	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER	300 ETRA ROAD
MERCER HILL HISTORIC DISTRICT ASSOCIATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		6093923100
METLAR-BODINE HOUSE MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		7324638363
MILLSTONE VALLEY PRESERVATION COALTITION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
MONUMENT TO FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION FOUNDATION	HISTORY MUSEUM		9083598582
MOUNT AMWELL PROJECT	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		9082360276
MUSEUM OF COMPUTER ART	ART MUSEUM
NESHANIC HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
NEW BRUNSWICK HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
NEW JERSEY ALLIANCE FOR LEARNING AND PRESERVING THE HISTORY OF WORLD WAR II	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
NEW JERSEY AUDUBON - SCHERMAN HOFFMAN WILDLIFE SANCTUARY	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER	11 HARDSCRABBLE ROAD	9087665787
NEW JERSEY MUSEUM OF AGRICULTURE	GENERAL MUSEUM		7322140077
NEW PROVIDENCE HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
NORTH BRUNSWICK HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
NORTH PLAINFIELD EXEMPTS FIREMEN MUSEUM	HISTORY MUSEUM		9087575720
OLD DUTCH PARSONAGE	GENERAL MUSEUM		9087251015
OUTWATERS MILITIA	HISTORY MUSEUM
PAUL ROBESON ART GALLERIES	ART MUSEUM		9733531610
PAUL ROBESON GALLERIES�	ART MUSEUM
PAUL ROBESON HOUSE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		2154741378
PISCATAWAY HISTORICAL & HERITAGE SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
PLAINSBORO HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		6097999040
PLAINSBORO PRESERVE	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER	80 SCOTTS CORNER ROAD	6098979400
PLEASANT PLAINS SCHOOL HOUSE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
PORT OF TRENTON MUSEUM	HISTORY MUSEUM
PRINCETON UNIVERISTY ART MUSEUM	ART MUSEUM	MCCORMICK HALL	6092583788
READINGTON MUSEUMS	GENERAL MUSEUM		9082362376
READINGTON TOWNSHIP MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		9085341377
ROCKINGHAM STATE HISTORIC SITE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		6096837132
RUTGERS GARDENS	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER	112 RYDERS LANE
RUTGERS GEOLOGY MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		7329327243
RUTGERS GEOLOGY MUSEUM HAMILTON-NEW BRNS	GENERAL MUSEUM		7329327243
RUTGERS UNIVERSITY RESEARCH AND DISPLAY GARDENS	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER		7329328451
SOLITUDE HOUSE MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		9086383200
SOMERSET COUNTY CULTURAL & HERITAGE ENDOWMENT FUND	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		9086473610
SOMERSET COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		9082181281
SOMERVILLE MANOR CIVIC ASSOCIATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	539 N BRIDGE STREET	9084291761
SOUTH PLAINFIELD HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	125 JACKSON AVENUE
STEDMAN ART GALLERY	ART MUSEUM
TOUCH N TECH CHILDREN'S MUSEUM	CHILDREN'S MUSEUM
TRAIN MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		9087824022
UPPER MAKEFIELD HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
VAN HARLINGEN HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	506 COUNTY ROAD 601	9083598304
VAN WYCK BROOKS HISTORIC DISTRICT	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
VERMEULE MANSION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
WARREN TOWNSHIP HISTORICAL	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		8472639540
WARREN TOWNSHIP HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7324692318
WASHINGTON CROSSING 2026	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
WASHINGTON CROSSING PARK	GENERAL MUSEUM		2154934076
WILLIAM H. JOHNSON HOUSE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7322471451
ZIMMERLI ART MUSEUM	ART MUSEUM		7329327237

Libraries in Hillsborough

Name	Address	Annual Visits
SOMERSET COUNTY LIBRARY	1 VOGT DRIVE	1,524,201
MERCER COUNTY LIBRARY	2751 BRUNSWICK PIKE	1,440,443
PRINCETON PUBLIC LIBRARY	65 WITHERSPOON STREET	841,082
EDISON TOWNSHIP FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY	340 PLAINFIELD AVENUE	551,266
EAST BRUNSWICK PUBLIC LIBRARY	2 JEAN WALLING CIVIC CENTER	376,462
PISCATAWAY PUBLIC LIBRARY	500 HOES LANE	340,278
FRANKLIN TWP PUBLIC LIBRARY/SOMERSET	485 DEMOTT LANE	300,547
MONROE TWP PUBLIC LIBRARY/MIDDLESEX	4 MUNICIPAL PLAZA	278,236
SOUTH BRUNSWICK PUBLIC LIBRARY	110 KINGSTON LANE	239,685
PLAINSBORO FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY	9 VAN DOREN DRIVE	229,335
BERNARDS TOWNSHIP LIBRARY	32 SOUTH MAPLE AVENUE	202,650
NORTH BRUNSWICK FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY	880 HERMANN ROAD	201,327
PLAINFIELD FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY	800 PARK AVENUE	190,803
BERNARDSVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY	1 ANDERSON HILL ROAD	177,403
HIGHLAND PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY	31 N. FIFTH AVENUE	169,888
NEW PROVIDENCE MEMORIAL LIBRARY	377 ELKWOOD AVENUE	152,941
NEW BRUNSWICK FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY	60 LIVINGSTON AVENUE	145,000
MADISON PUBLIC LIBRARY	39 KEEP STREET	140,966
LONG HILL TOWNSHIP FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY	917 VALLEY ROAD	128,124
SOUTH PLAINFIELD FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY	2484 PLAINFIELD AVENUE	110,000
BEDMINSTER-FAR HILLS	2336 LAMINGTON ROAD	108,542
BERKELEY HEIGHTS FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY	290 PLAINFIELD AVENUE	99,758
MIDDLESEX PUBLIC LIBRARY	1300 MOUNTAIN AVENUE	79,252
RARITAN PUBLIC LIBRARY	54 E. SOMERSET STREET	59,936
MILLTOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY	20 W. CHURCH STREET	53,897
CRANBURY PUBLIC LIBRARY	23 N. MAIN STREET	53,669
FLEMINGTON FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY	118 MAIN STREET	42,774
TEWKSBURY TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY	31 OLD TURNPIKE ROAD	34,954
DUNELLEN FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY	NEW MARKET ROAD	27,460
PENNINGTON FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY	30 N. MAIN STREET	26,907
HARDING TOWNSHIP LIBRARY	19 BLUE MILL ROAD	15,700
HOPEWELL PUBLIC LIBRARY	13 E. BROAD STREET	15,196
JAMESBURG PUBLIC LIBRARY	229 GATZMER AVENUE	14,327
HIGH BRIDGE PUBLIC LIBRARY	71 MAIN STREET	4,970

Farmers Markets in Hillsborough

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
31 & Main Farmers Market at Campus Town	1928 Pennington Road	06/11/2017 to 10/29/2017	Sun: 10:00 AM-2:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Bedminster Farmers Market	3055 River Road	06/01/2019 to 10/26/2019	Sat: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Blue Moon Acres Farm Market- Pennington, NJ	11 Willow Creek Dr.				Visit
Bound Brook Farmers Market	Main St.
Bridgewater Farmer's Market	1 Vogt Drive	06/10/2018 to 10/21/2018	Sun: 11:00 AM-3:00 PM;	Yes
Farm to Table Market	1112 Dukes Parkway West	06/01/2016 to 11/17/2016	Thu: 3:00 PM-8:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Greening Princeton Farmers Market	Firestone/Chapel Plaza (Princeton Campus)				Visit
High Bridge Farmers Market	45 Main Street	June to October	Sat:8:00 am - 4:00 pm;	Yes
Highland Park Farmer's Market	218 Raritan Avenue	06/07/2013 to 12/20/2013	Fri: 11:00 AM-5:30 PM;	Yes	Visit
Hightstown Farmers Market	Memorial Park (center of town)				Visit
Hopewell Community Farmers Market	Off Greenwood Ave.
Hunterdon Land Trust Farmers Market	111 Mine Street	05/20/2018 to 11/18/2018	Sun: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Middlesex Farmers Market	On Route 28 / Union Ave., Mountainview Park				Visit
Montgomery Farmers Market	Village Shopper, Rt. 206				Visit
New Brunswick Community Farmers Market	178 Jones Avenue	June to November	Thu:11:00 AM - 3:00 PM;Sat:11:00 AM - 5:00 PM;		Visit
New Providence Farmers Market	360 Elkwood Avenue	June to October	Wed:12:00 PM - 6:00 PM;		Visit
North Plainsfield Farmers Market	Somerset & Race St.
Pennington Farmers Market	101 Route 31 N	06/06/2020 to 11/21/2020	Sat: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Princeton Farmers' Market	Hinds Plaza, 55 Witherspoon St	05/15/2014 to 11/20/2014	Thu: 11:00 AM-4:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Rutgers Gardens Farmers Market		05/01/2015 to 11/12/2015	Fri: 11:00 AM-5:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Wagner Farm Arboretum Farmers Market	46 Mountain Blvd	06/16/2016 to 09/29/2016	Thu: 2:00 PM-7:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
West Windsor Community Farmers Market	2 Vaughn Drive		Sat: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM;	Yes	Visit

Breweries in Hillsborough

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Barley's Pub	Hotel Bar, Brewery	110 E College Rd
Petrock's Bar and Grill	Liquor Store, Brewery, Sports Bar	419 Amwell Rd	9083592344	Visit
River Horse Brewery	breweries	80 Lambert Ln 120
Rotolife Teledyne Distributors	Breweries & Brew Pubs, Circular & Sample Distributing Service, Legal Services Plans, Printers, Promo	321 Snyder Ave	9086659770	Visit
Trap Rock Restaurant & Brewery	American Restaurant, Restaurants, Pubs, Bars & Pubs, Brewery, Breweries, Bar	279 Springfield Ave	9086651755	Visit

Ski Resorts Near Hillsborough

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort	Slopes (km)	Lifts	Peak (m)	Price	Season	Night	Park
Mt. Rose	100.0	8	2,957	$93	November - April	—	Yes

Nursing Homes in Hillsborough

2 nursing homes and rehabilitation centers (CMS data).

Facility	Ownership	Beds	Residents	Overall	Health	Staffing	Quality	Phone
BRIDGEWAY CARE AND REHAB CENTER AT HILLSBOROUGH 395 AMWELL ROAD	For profit - Corporation	126	110	4/5	—	5/5	5/5	9082814400
FOOTHILL ACRES REHABILITATION & NURSING CENTER 39 EAST MOUNTAIN ROAD	For profit - Corporation	200	178	4/5	—	4/5	5/5	9083698711

Pharmacies in Hillsborough

7 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy	Address	Phone
CVS - 2203	220 TRIANGLE ROAD	908-369-1761
HILLSBORO PHARMACY	438 UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 206	908-359-3121
PATHMARK	315 UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 206	908-431-3070
RITE AID - 10524	601 UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 206	908-281-9223
SHOPRITE	601 UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 206	908-359-7419
SUPER STOP AND SHOP - 0862	649 UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 206	908-359-7908
WALGREENS - 12564	706 UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 206	908-281-6539

Daycare Centers in Hillsborough

11 licensed childcare and daycare facilities.

Facility	Type	Phone	Status
BLOOMING HEARTS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER, INC 313 TRIANGLE ROAD	CENTER BASED — CHILD CARE CENTER	NOT AVAILABLE	OPEN
CATHOLIC CHARITIES SAC (AUTEN ROAD SCHOOL) 281 AUTEN RD	CENTER BASED — CHILD CARE CENTER	NOT AVAILABLE	OPEN
CHILDTIME LEARNING CENTER 10 BROWER LANE	CENTER BASED — CHILD CARE CENTER	NOT AVAILABLE	OPEN
JUST4KIDZ ACADEMY LLC 67 NEW AMWELL ROAD	CENTER BASED — CHILD CARE CENTER	NOT AVAILABLE	OPEN
KIDDIE ACADEMY OF HILLSBOROUGH, NJ 716 ROUTE 206	CENTER BASED — CHILD CARE CENTER	NOT AVAILABLE	OPEN
KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER 756 US ROUTE 206 S	CENTER BASED — CHILD CARE CENTER	NOT AVAILABLE	OPEN
MARY MOTHER OF GOD NURSERY SCHOOL 157 S TRIANGLE RD	CENTER BASED — CHILD CARE CENTER	NOT AVAILABLE	OPEN
OUR NATION'S CHILDREN LINGUISTIC DAY CARE LEARNING CENTER 45 NEW AMWELL ROAD	CENTER BASED — CHILD CARE CENTER	NOT AVAILABLE	OPEN
THE GODDARD SCHOOL 378 S BRANCH RD	CENTER BASED — CHILD CARE CENTER	NOT AVAILABLE	OPEN
THE LEARNING EXPERIENCE 345 AUTEN ROAD	CENTER BASED — CHILD CARE CENTER	NOT AVAILABLE	OPEN
TRIANGLE SCHOOL AGE CHILD CARE PROGRAM 156 S. TRIANGLE RD	CENTER BASED — CHILD CARE CENTER	NOT AVAILABLE	OPEN

EV Charging Stations in Hillsborough

Name	Address	Network	Level 2	Connectors	Access
65 Gateway Blvd	65 Gateway Blvd	FLO	2	J1772	public
70 Gateway Blvd	70 Gateway Blvd	FLO	2	J1772	public
Amwell Terrace	384 Amwell Rd	Blink Network	2	J1772	public
Brookhaven - Clubhouse	6 Woodruff Blvd	FLO	2	J1772	public
Brookhaven - Maint Bldg	9 Shell Court	FLO	2	J1772	public

Cell Towers in Hillsborough

Address	Structure Type	Height (ft)
7 GEIGER LN (4815)	GTOWER	122
Route 27 (16380)	LTOWER	114
14 Stoney Brook Road (4852)	GTOWER	107
(Kendall Park) 63 OLD GEORGETOWN ROAD	LTOWER	87
GRAVEL HILL ROAD (26651)	GTOWER	86
NJTPK EXIT 8 TOLL PLAZA (64543)	LTOWER	71
700 College Road East (61765)	LTOWER	67
86 NEW ROAD (85416)	GTOWER	57
2111 PROVINCE LINE ROAD (64542)	GTOWER	56
PROVINCE LINE ROAD	TOWER	56
22 Cranberry Road	TOWER	49
404 ROUTE 31 SOUTH (47440)	MTOWER	46
110 Woodfern Road (40738)	MTOWER	44
12 Parker Road (48164)	MTOWER	44
160 Baekeland (16355)	MTOWER	42
BEAR TAVERN ROAD (64546)	LTOWER	34

Fire Stations in Hillsborough

Name	Address	Type	Active Firefighters	Volunteers	Phone
Hillsborough Township Volunteer Fire Company #2	375 RT 206	Volunteer			908-359-5530
Hillsborough Volunteer Fire Department #3	324 Woods RD	Volunteer			908-359-3333

Power Plants Near Hillsborough

Name	Type	Primary Fuel	Capacity (MW)	Status
RB MANUFACTURING LLC BELLE MEAD NJ	SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC	221114	-74.7	OP

Bridges in Hillsborough

Type	Kind	Year Built	Length (ft)	Daily Traffic	Condition
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1923	37	32,075	F
Culvert	Concrete	2019	26	29,559	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1928	48	25,785	F
Culvert	Aluminum/Wrought Iron/Cast Iron	1986	51	19,252	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	2019	184	18,303	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	2006	138	17,934	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	2012	165	17,791	G
Slab	Concrete	1979	33	16,104	G
Culvert	Aluminum/Wrought Iron/Cast Iron	1981	37	4,599	P
Frame	Concrete continuous	1995	51	3,680	G
Slab	Wood or Timber	1981	29	3,421	F
Slab	Concrete	1981	35	1,995	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	2012	166	1,926	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	2013	253	1,860	G
Frame	Concrete	1995	40	1,857	G
Culvert	Steel	1974	28	1,688	F
Slab	Wood or Timber	2003	27	616	G

Amtrak Stations in Hillsborough

2 Amtrak stations.

Station	Address	Type
New Brunswick, NJ	French and Albany Streets	TRAIN
Princeton Junction, NJ	2 Wallace Circle	TRAIN

Superfund Sites Near Hillsborough

1 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).

Site	Address	County
GENERAL MOTORS CORP DELPHI INTER LIGHT SYSTM	1445 PARKWAY AVENUE	MERCER

Airports Near Hillsborough

50 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Newark Liberty International Airport	EWR	Large Airport
Philadelphia International Airport	PHL	Large Airport
Lakehurst Maxfield Field Airport	NEL	Medium Airport
Mc Guire Air Force Base	WRI	Medium Airport
Morristown Municipal Airport	MMU	Medium Airport
Northeast Philadelphia Airport	PNE	Medium Airport
Teterboro Airport	TEB	Medium Airport
Trenton Mercer Airport	TTN	Medium Airport
A G A Farms Airport	—	Small Airport
Aerequus Airport	—	Small Airport
Aeroflex-Andover Airport	—	Small Airport
Air-List-Ads Airport	—	Small Airport
Alexandria Field Airport	—	Small Airport
Allen Airstrip	—	Small Airport
Blairstown Airport	—	Small Airport
Braden Airpark	—	Small Airport
Buckingham Airport	—	Small Airport
Bugs Airport	—	Small Airport
Cedar Acres Private Group Airport	—	Small Airport
Central Jersey Regional Airport	JVI	Small Airport
Cherry Valley Airport	—	Small Airport
Coyle Field	—	Small Airport
Cuddihy Landing Strip	—	Small Airport
Doylestown Airport	DYL	Small Airport
Eagles Lair Airport	—	Small Airport
Ekdahl Airport	—	Small Airport
Elephant Path Airport	—	Small Airport
Erwinna Private Airport	—	Small Airport
Essex County Airport	CDW	Small Airport
Fla-Net Airport	—	Small Airport
Flying B Farm Landing Strip	—	Small Airport
Flying Dollar Airport	—	Small Airport
Flying W Airport	—	Small Airport
Gap View Airport	—	Small Airport
Goat Hill Airport	—	Small Airport
Graystrip Airport	—	Small Airport
Greenwood Lake Airport	—	Small Airport
Gunden Airport	—	Small Airport
Hackettstown Airport	—	Small Airport
Hallett's Airport	—	Small Airport
Herr Brothers Airport	—	Small Airport
Herr Mountain Airport	—	Small Airport
High Meadow Farms Airport	—	Small Airport
Hill Top Airport	—	Small Airport
Hoge Farm Airport	—	Small Airport
Hollingshead Airport	—	Small Airport
Hop Brook Farm Airport	—	Small Airport
Inductotherm Airport	—	Small Airport
Jarrett Airport	—	Small Airport
John E. Rogers Airport	—	Small Airport

Police Stations in Hillsborough

45 police stations.

Station	Address	Phone






Bedminster Police Department	55 Miller Lane
Berkeley Heights Police Department
Bernards Police Station
Branchburg Township Police Department	590 Old York Road
Bridgewater Township Police Department
Chatham Township Police
City of New Brunswick Police Station
Cranbury Township Police Headquarters
Dunellen Police Department	355 North Avenue
Dunellen Police Department	355 North Avenue
East Brunswick Police	1 Jean Wailing Civic Center Drive
East Windsor Township Police Department	80 One Mile Road
Ewing Township Police Department
Flemington Borough Police Department	200 Main Street
Franklin Township Police Department	495 Demott Lane
Green Brook Police Department
High Bridge Police Department
Highland Park Police Station
Hightstown Police Department	148 North Main Street
Hightstown Police Department
Hillsbrorough Township Police Department
Hopewell Township Police	201 Washington Crossing Pennington Rd
Madison Police Station
Manville Police Department	2 North Main Street
Middlesex County Sheriff's Office
Middlesex Police Department
Middlesex Police Department	1101 Mountain Avenue
Monroe Police Department	3 Municipal Plaza
New Jersey State Police	790 US-22
New Providence Police Department
NJSP Log Cabin
North Guard Booth
Pennington Police Department
Piscataway Police Station	555 Sidney Road
Plainfield Police Department	200 East 4th Street
Princeton Police	1 Valley Road
Raritan Police Department	20 1st Street
Raritan Twp Police Department
Somerville Police Station	24 South Bridge Street
South Bound Brook Police Department
South Brunswick Police Dept
VANJHCS Police
VANJHCS Police
Warren Township Police Department
Watchung Police Department	840 Somerset Street

Grocery Stores in Hillsborough

8 grocery stores.

Store	Type	Address
7-eleven Store 11449C	Convenience Store	432 Route 206
CVS Pharmacy 2203	Other	220 triangle road
Dollar Tree 6193	Other	256 Route 206
Jay Siddheshwari Food Corp 4	Super Store	649 US Highway 206
Quick Chek Corp 35	Other	273 US Highway 206
ShopRite of Hillsborough 447	Super Store	601 Route 206
Walgreens 12564	Other	706 US Highway 206
Weis Markets 230	Supermarket	315 Rte 206

Post Offices in Hillsborough

1 post offices.

Post Office	Address
Mailbox B.C.	601 US 206

Treatment Centers in Hillsborough

25 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
Association for Advancement of - Mental Health	Both	609-452-2088
Bonnie Brae	Both	908-647-0800
Center for Great Expectations - Roots to Recovery	Substance Abuse	732-993-6403
College Recovery LLC - SOBA New Jersey	Substance Abuse	973-556-7701
Cooperative Counseling Services - Outpatient Program	Mental Health	908-731-7099 x504
Damon House Inc - Inpatient	Substance Abuse	732-828-6002
Good News Home Inc	Substance Abuse	908-806-4220
Guardian Intensive Outpatient Program - New Brunswick	Substance Abuse	732-532-3928
Hackensack Meridian Carrier Clinic - Blake Recovery Center	Substance Abuse	908-281-1000
High Point Partial Care - Mental Health Partial Care	Both	908-788-5979
High Point Partial Care - Substance Abuse	Substance Abuse	908-788-5979
Hunterdon Medical Center/Add Trt Servs - Hunterdon Behavioral Health	Substance Abuse	908-788-6401 x3422
Jewish Family Services of - Middlesex County	Mental Health	732-777-1940
Middlesex County Peer Wellness Respite	Both	732-354-4403
New Brunswick Counseling Center	Substance Abuse	732-246-4025 x100
Online Virtual Counselor LLC - Zev Berkowitz	Both	973-221-2600
Organization for Recovery	Substance Abuse	908-769-4700 x2010
Penn Medicine - Princeton House Behavioral Health	Both	609-613-4833
Penn Medicine - Princeton House Behavioral Health	Both	609-497-3300
Penn Medicine - Princeton House Behavioral Health	Both	609-613-4820
Richard Hall CHWC - OPD IOP and Recovery Supports	Both	908-725-2800
Somerset Treatment Services	Substance Abuse	908-722-1232 x3026
Sunrise Detox II	Substance Abuse	908-504-2700
United Family and Childrens Society	Mental Health	908-755-4848
We Level Up - Lawrenceville NJ	Both	201-389-9370

Churches & Religious Organizations in Hillsborough

20 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
AIM CENTER AND SANATAN DHARMA TEMPLE OF USA INC	135 RIVENDELL RD
CHABAD JEWISH CENTER OF HILLBOROUGH INC	16 CAMPBELL RD
CORNERSTONE INTERNATIONAL BIBLE CHURCH	8 BLOOMINGDALE DR APT 621
FAITH LIVING WORD CHURCH INC	14 CHRISTOPHER CLOSE
FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH	381 S BRANCH RD
GRACE COVENANT INTERNATIONAL WORSHIP CENTER INC	74 GATEWAY BLVD APT 208
HARVESTERS GOSPEL CENTER	490 HILLSBOROUGH RD
HILLSBOROUGH REFORMED CHURCH	1 AMWELL RD
HINDU HERITAGE CENTER HILLSBOROUGH INC	15 BATEMAN WAY
HOLY RENAISSANCE MINISTRIES	39 KLINE RD
JOSHUA EVANGELIZATION GROUP INC	400 US HIGHWAY 206
KRIS REECE MINISTRIES INC	107 BLUEBIRD DR UNIT 1D
NESHANIC REFORMED CHURCH	715 AMWELL RD
SAINT JOSEPHS CHURCH	34 YORKTOWN RD
SAINT MARY & SAINT ATHANASIUSCOPTIC ORTHODOX CHURCH	211 US HIGHWAY 206
SOUTH BRANCH REFORMED CHURCH A NJ NONPROFIT CORPORATION	870 RIVER RD
SOZO MINISTRIES INC	70 E MOUNTAIN RD
TEMPLE BETH EL	67 US HIGHWAY 206
THE LOFT WESLEYAN CHURCH	PO BOX 6343
THE REFORMED DUTCH CHURCH OF CLOVER HILL	890 AMWELL RD

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hillsborough

What is the population of Hillsborough?

Hillsborough has a population of 22,302 residents and is located in New Jersey. The population density is 2,788 people per square mile, spread across 8.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 41.7 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.9% female and 49.1% male.

Is Hillsborough expensive to live in?

Hillsborough is slightly more expensive than average, with a cost of living index of 108.8 compared to the national baseline of 100. The median household income is $142,275, 89% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $411,400 (46% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,898 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.9x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Hillsborough safe?

Hillsborough is considered a very safe city with a violent crime rate of 50 per 100,000 residents, well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,929 per 100,000 (below the national average). Overall, Hillsborough receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Hillsborough?

Hillsborough has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 29°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 275 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 46.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 39.

How is the job market in Hillsborough?

Hillsborough has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.2%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $2,046. There are 10,950 business establishments in the area, including 823 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 33 minutes, and 23.5% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Hillsborough?

The median home value in Hillsborough is $411,400. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $532,498. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,898. Fair market rent is $1,759 for a 1-bedroom and $2,132 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 82.3%. The average annual property tax is $13,089.

How are the schools in Hillsborough?

Schools in Hillsborough perform well, with an average test score of 7.3 out of 10 / above the national benchmark. 58.3% of adults in Hillsborough hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 95.7% have completed high school. 24.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Hillsborough?

The obesity rate in Hillsborough is 24.7% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 7.8% of adults are smokers. 18.3% are physically inactive. 15.1% of residents report depression. 7.6% lack health insurance. 92.1% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:907.

What is transportation like in Hillsborough?

The average commute in Hillsborough is 33 minutes, longer than the national average of 28 minutes. 70.1% of workers drive alone to work, 2.2% use public transit, and 23.5% work from home.

What are the demographics of Hillsborough?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Hillsborough is 63.7% White, 3.5% Black or African American, 3.1% Hispanic or Latino. 72% of residents speak only English at home, while 28% speak Spanish. 3.6% of the population are military veterans. 8.5% of residents have a disability. 95.7% have health insurance coverage.

Nearby Cities

Belle Mead, NJ 6,772 pop · 2.7 mi Blackwells Mills, NJ 10,220 pop · 3.4 mi Manville, NJ 10,870 pop · 4.1 mi Weston, NJ 2,111 pop · 4.3 mi Raritan, NJ 8,192 pop · 4.4 mi Bradley Gardens, NJ 14,315 pop · 4.5 mi Neshanic Station, NJ 5,403 pop · 4.6 mi Somerville, NJ 12,958 pop · 4.9 mi Finderne, NJ 5,968 pop · 5.5 mi Franklin Center, NJ 5,770 pop · 6.1 mi Middlebush, NJ 2,017 pop · 6.2 mi Bridgewater Center, NJ 6,198 pop · 6.6 mi Six Mile Run, NJ 3,185 pop · 6.8 mi Ten Mile Run, NJ 2,288 pop · 6.8 mi

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