Hillsborough, NC

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 9/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
9,656 332.4M (US)
Median Age
43.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
61.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
61.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$98,467 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
17.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$430,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$683 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,200 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
59.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Orange County
1
Durham-Chapel Hill Metro Area
1
North Carolina
1

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Orange County
2
Durham-Chapel Hill Metro Area
1
North Carolina
2

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 1 39
Feb 3 1 42
Mar 4 0 50
Apr 3 0 58
May 4 0 67
Jun 4 0 75
Jul 5 0 78
Aug 4 0 77
Sep 4 0 70
Oct 3 0 59
Nov 3 0 50
Dec 3 0 41

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 60% of residents leaning left and 36% leaning right.

Liberal (61%) (36%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 33%
Hillary Clinton 63%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, NC State Senate District 23, NC State House District 50, NC
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Schools

Cameron Park Elementary
<1 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Hillsborough Elementary
<1 miles, NW • 3.7 star
Charles W Stanford Middle
<1 miles, NE • 2.8 star
Central Elementary
<1 miles, NW • 1.9 star
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Colleges

Duke University
10 miles, SE • 4.6 star
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Hospitals

Duke University Hospital
10 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Duke Regional Hospital
12 miles, SE • 5 star
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Airports

Raleigh-Durham International Airport
22 miles, SE • 3.7 star
Piedmont Triad International Airport
47 miles, NW • 1.9 star
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