Living in Hillsborough, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hillsborough · Census data 2020–2024
Hillsborough has 11,099 residents with a median age of 47. The median household income is $250,001 (152% higher than the California median), the median home value is $2,000,001, the median rent is $3,501/month.
Hillsborough at a glance
- Population
- 11,099
- Median age
- 47State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $250,001State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $2,000,001State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $3,501/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 93.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 83.8%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Hillsborough a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 152% higher than the California median; an average commute of 27 minutes; a poverty rate of 5%.
Cons: Home values 172% higher than the state median; unemployment of 7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Hillsborough
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hillsborough the median home value is $2,000,001, 501% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $3,501 per month, which is 13.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Hillsborough median household income
The median household income in Hillsborough is $250,001 and the income per person is $179,325. 5% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Hillsborough: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,821
- Owner-occupied
- 93.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 6.5%
- Vacant
- 5.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1970
- Average household size
- 3.07
Hillsborough demographics
- Population
- 11,099
- Median age
- 47
- Under 18
- 26.7%
- 65 and older
- 20.4%
- Households
- 3,610
- Foreign-born
- 27.1%
- Veterans
- 2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hillsborough ›
Education in Hillsborough
83.8% of adults 25 and older in Hillsborough have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 47.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hillsborough
- Unemployment rate
- 7%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 36.3%
- Drive alone
- 51.8%
- Public transit
- 1.9%
- Walk to work
- 1.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.8%
Hillsborough vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsborough | 11,099 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | $3,501 |
| Baywood Park | 1,580 | $217,206 | $2,000,001 | $3,501 |
| Burlingame | 30,525 | $174,000 | $2,000,001 | $2,785 |
| San Mateo | 103,105 | $153,504 | $1,618,700 | $3,077 |
| Highlands | 2,450 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | $3,501 |
| Millbrae | 22,689 | $163,476 | $1,934,900 | $3,272 |
| Belmont | 27,337 | $205,297 | $2,000,001 | $2,875 |
| Foster City | 32,792 | $199,143 | $1,838,200 | $3,501 |
| San Bruno | 42,307 | $141,272 | $1,207,500 | $2,773 |
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What is the median household income in Hillsborough, CA?
The median household income in Hillsborough is $250,001, 152% higher than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Hillsborough?
The median home value in Hillsborough is $2,000,001, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Hillsborough?
The median gross rent in Hillsborough is $3,501 per month, about 13.5% of household income.
Is Hillsborough, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 152% higher than the California median; an average commute of 27 minutes; a poverty rate of 5%. Minuses: home values 172% higher than the state median; unemployment of 7%.
What is the median age in Hillsborough?
The median age in Hillsborough is 47 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Hillsborough?
The average commute to work in Hillsborough is 27 minutes; 36.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hillsborough?
The unemployment rate in Hillsborough is 7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hillsborough?
83.8% of adults in Hillsborough have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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