Hillsborough, NC
1 neighborhoods · 28,048 residents · North Carolina
A
82/100
85
Safety Score
87
Affordability
$95K
Median Income
$356K
Median Home Value
Is Hillsborough, NC a Good Place to Live?
Hillsborough receives an overall livability grade of A (82/100), placing it among the better areas in North Carolina. Safety scores A (85/100), indicating lower crime rates than most areas. Affordability scores A (87/100) with a median household income of $94,525 and median home values around $355,700.
About 54.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the unemployment rate is 4%. 79% of housing is owner-occupied. The median age is 47.
$1,198
Median Rent/mo
54.1%
College Educated
4%
Unemployment
79%
Owner-Occupied
47
Median Age
28,048
Population
1
Zip Codes
Orange
County
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Neighborhoods in Hillsborough
| # | Zip | Overall | Safety | Afford. | Income | Home $ | Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27278Orange Co. | 82 A | 85 | 87 | $95K | $356K | 28,048 |
Scores are percentile-based (0–100) derived from US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and FBI crime data. A score of 80 means this area ranks better than 80% of all US locations on that metric.