At a Glance
Median Income
$142,275
$68,218 per capita
Home Value
$411,400
Zillow: $532,498
Median Rent
$1,898/mo
27.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
58.3%
95.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
1.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.7%
7.8% 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?
A+
4.9 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hillsborough residents earn a median household income of $142,275 , which is 89% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $68,218. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 10,950 business establishments, including 823 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hillsborough is $411,400 , 46% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $532,498. Median rent is $1,898/month, with 27.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.
Education
58.3% of adults in Hillsborough hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(73% above the national average).
95.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hillsborough has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population22,302
Median Age41.7 yrs
Density2,788/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born22.7%
Veterans3.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$142,275
Per Capita$68,218
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty1.4%
County GDP$54,494M
Avg Weekly Wage$2,046
Housing
A+
Home Value$411,400
Rent$1,898
Ownership82.3%
Zillow$532,498
Housing Units9,051
Rent Burden27.6%
Health
Obesity24.7%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking7.8%
Heart Disease3.8%
Premature Death4,545/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain45.5 in/yr
Elevation109 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+58.3%
High School+95.7%
Graduate+24.0%
School Score7.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 42% / D 56%
Commute33 min
Broadband94.4%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries17
Did You Know?
The median home in Hillsborough was built in 1984.
23.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Central Jersey Regional (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.6% of the population has a disability.
22.7% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 146 Mbps.
There are 823 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.