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Hillsborough, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Somerset County County

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
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
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
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
50 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
58.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Hillsborough, NJ

At a Glance

Median Income
$142,275
89% above
$68,218 per capita
Home Value
$411,400
46% above
Zillow: $532,498
Median Rent
$1,898/mo
63% above
27.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
50/100K
87% below
1,929/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
58.3%
73% above
95.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
11% below
1.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.7%
23% below
7.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
189%
Home Value
146%
Rent
163%
Poverty
11%
Bachelor's
173%
Unemployment
89%
Crime
13%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hillsborough a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 — Great
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 3.2% (11% below 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.

Safety & Crime

Hillsborough reports 50 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 87% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,929/100K.

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 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. Annual precipitation totals 46.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population22,302
Median Age41.7 yrs
Density2,788/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.6%

Economy

A+
Median Income$142,275
Per Capita$68,218
Unemployment3.2%
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%

Crime

F
Violent50/100K
Property1,929/100K

Health

Obesity24.7%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking7.8%
Heart Disease3.8%
Premature Death4,545/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain46.7 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
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.
8.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.