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Living in Hillsborough

There were 4,673 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026. Hillsborough had a population of 11,099 in July 2026. Median household income was US$250,001 a year in July 2026.

Last checked 2026-09-2438 sources

Population11,206people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary8,840EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent3,077EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate6.97%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime773.7offences per 100,000country median 1,586 — 51% belowOfficial source · FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting
PM2.5, annual mean5.23µg/m³31 Dec 2024Independent source · EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Hillsborough?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Hillsborough.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$3,501 per month, while the median home value was US$2,000,001 in July 2026. Owner occupation was 93.5%, and the vacancy rate was 5.52% in July 2026. 20.7% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
Hillsborough recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€60
Mobile plan, 10 GB€22
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited60.38 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Verizon 300 Mbps home internet20Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan21Official · national market
Median gross rent$3,501/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent20.74 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)5.52 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents841.9 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics11Official
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)7,512 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year detailed table B25065 (Census Reporter mirror of U.S. Census Bureau ACS table-based summary file)2Official
Median monthly rent3,077 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables28Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Recorded property crimes52 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)12Official

Is Hillsborough a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker50%strong on work, weak on legal route · range 41–59%
Skilled employee57%strong on work, weak on housing · range 48–66%
Student48%strong on education, weak on work · range 38–58%
Family61%strong on family, weak on cost · range 52–70%
Retirement45%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 34–56%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

26.9% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 3,011 of 11,206 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Hillsborough is 7.0%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income250,001 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband94.35 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households with a broadband subscription97.84 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households with internet but no subscription0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households without internet2.16 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households with satellite internet4.74 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Median gross salary8,840 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)27Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)5,487 EUR/month31 Dec 2025www.bls.gov26Official
Unemployment rate6.97 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables28Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Hillsborough?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

regional median gross pay: €5,487 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€3,464of €4,131 take-home
  • Rent
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€4,131
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year detailed table B25065 (Census Reporter mirror of U.S. Census Bureau ACS table-based summary file) · 2020-12-31− €7,512
Internet€60 · official · Verizon 300 Mbps home internet · 2026-09-30− €60
Mobile plan€22 · official · Visible unlimited mobile plan · 2026-09-30− €22
Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities—
Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish-€3,464
Take-home pay for other salaries and households Compare with another city Check a job offer in Hillsborough Salary needed to live in Hillsborough

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Hillsborough. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

Job Search
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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Hillsborough. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher99.09 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Schools12 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · school district
School enrolment, share of residents31.75 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio190 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio14Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents4,673 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio14Official
Preventable hospitalizations1,434 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio14Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Hillsborough when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesHillsborough highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Hillsborough highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
Hillsborough774
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents773.7 offences per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting13Official
Violent crime per 100,000 residents43.4 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics11Official
Recorded violent crimes5 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)12Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time27.14 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0.67 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers commuting by public transport1.91 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers walking to work1.13 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Destinations from nearest airport104 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights17Official
Nearest airportSFO3 Aug 2026OurAirports18Official
Distance to nearest airport5 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports18Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Hillsborough. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Hillsborough.

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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Hillsborough is 5.2 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 261 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean5.23 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 202435Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Average daytime high by monthJan 14.5 · Feb 16 · Mar 17.4 · Apr 18.7 · May 20.2 · Jun 21.9 · Jul 22.6 · Aug 23 · Sep 23.8 · Oct 22.4 · Nov 18 · Dec 14.5 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI22Official
Average night-time low by monthJan 7 · Feb 7.9 · Mar 8.6 · Apr 9.5 · May 10.9 · Jun 12 · Jul 13 · Aug 13.5 · Sep 13.3 · Oct 11.9 · Nov 9.2 · Dec 7 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI23Official
Average temperature by monthJan 10.7 · Feb 11.9 · Mar 13 · Apr 14.1 · May 15.5 · Jun 17 · Jul 17.8 · Aug 18.3 · Sep 18.5 · Oct 17.1 · Nov 13.6 · Dec 10.8 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI24Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 98.9 · Feb 100.5 · Mar 69.4 · Apr 34.6 · May 12.1 · Jun 3.6 · Jul 0 · Aug 1 · Sep 1.9 · Oct 20.2 · Nov 51.8 · Dec 105.1 mm31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI25Official
PM2.5, highest monitored reading10.2 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5, annual mean4.46 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5 monitoring sites1 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
Annual precipitation648.7 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature17.29 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature13.94 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature10.73 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Ventura ±1.1 °C. Elsewhere: Leiria (Portugal) ±1.3 °C, Vila Franca de Xira (Portugal) ±1.4 °C, Saanich (Canada) ±4.1 °C, Reims (France) ±4.4 °C, Werl (Germany) ±4.6 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

Foreign residents and their share come from different publications that count different groups (for example citizens of another country, or people born abroad, or of foreign origin), so 3,011 is not 4.5% of the population. Each row names its source.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share4.55 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)8Official
Foreign residents3,011 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables28Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density701.7 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau9Official
Population11,206 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program19Official
Population covered by crime statistics11,126 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)12Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value2,000,001 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Owner-occupied homes93.49 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Labour force participation rate59.15 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Residents born abroad27.13 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents22.58 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Non-citizens, share of residents4.55 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Flu vaccination coverage65.54 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage6Official
Mammography screening coverage81.1 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate7Official
Residents without health insurance1.03 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher83.8 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Crime reporting agencies1 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics11Official
Households with a vehicle available97.95 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database0 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers aged 16 and over4,619 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers mainly working from home36.33 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households using cellular data plans95.54 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official

Alternatives for people set on Hillsborough

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

San Carlos as a Hillsborough alternative in the same region

11 km away, better on 3 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 0.

  • Foreign residents: 10.7% San Carlos vs 4.5% Hillsborough+136%
  • Residents: 29,261 San Carlos vs 11,206 Hillsborough+161%
  • Unemployment: 5.0% San Carlos vs 7.0% Hillsborough−28%
  • Nearest airport: 1.0 km San Carlos vs 5.0 km Hillsborough−80%
  • Median gross pay, city: €8,876 San Carlos vs €8,840 Hillsboroughsame level
  • Median gross pay, region: €5,487 San Carlos vs €5,487 Hillsboroughsame level
  • Annual PM2.5: 5.2 µg/m³ San Carlos vs 5.2 µg/m³ Hillsboroughsame level
Full comparisonMore about San Carlos

Cities near Hillsborough

Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.

San Mateo 3.9 km away
Salary
6,551 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2024-12-31
El Granada 11.8 km away
Salary
8,493 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2020-12-31

Alternative cities in United States

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Hillsborough?

The median gross salary is 5,487 EUR/month. Source: www.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Hillsborough?

The unemployment rate is 6.97 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is the air quality good in Hillsborough?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 5.23 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024.

How safe is Hillsborough?

Police recorded 773.7 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in Hillsborough?

The published population is 11,206 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Hillsborough?

3,011 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Hillsborough a good place to live?

Hillsborough may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Which cities are near Hillsborough?

Burlingame, San Mateo, Millbrae, Belmont, Foster City are near Hillsborough. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, October 16). Hillsborough (California), United States: population, rent [ImmigrationDB compilation; version 068ae58b36559bd4cc8aef47e8999116]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/hillsborough-ca/ Retrieved 2026-10-16. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  author = {ImmigrationDB},
  title = {Hillsborough (California), United States: population, rent},
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  year = {2026},
  date = {2026-10-16},
  version = {068ae58b36559bd4cc8aef47e8999116},
  url = {https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/hillsborough-ca/},
  note = {Retrieved 2026-10-16. ImmigrationDB compilation. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/},
}
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  2. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
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