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Crime in Hillsborough summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Hillsborough. Key points include:
There were 83 total crimes in Hillsborough in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Hillsborough is 773.7 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Hillsborough is 93.2 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Hillsborough is 680.5 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Hillsborough is -63.49% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Hillsborough Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Hillsborough / 100k People |
California / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 83 | 773.7 | 2,564.5 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 10 | 93.2 | 486.0 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 4.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 1 | 9.3 | 119.1 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 5 | 46.6 | 325.8 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 73 | 680.5 | 2,078.4 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 18 | 167.8 | 305.8 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 46 | 428.8 | 1,345.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 9 | 83.9 | 427.5 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Hillsborough summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Hillsborough. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around California. Key points include:
The cost of living in Hillsborough is 348 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Hillsborough is 3.5x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Hillsborough is $5,279,135.
The median income in Hillsborough is $250,001.
Hillsborough's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Hillsborough Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Hillsborough | California | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 348 | 142 | 100 |
| Services | 110 | 110 | 100 |
| Groceries | 113 | 118 | 100 |
| Health | 901 | 197 | 100 |
| Housing | 118 | 120 | 100 |
| Transportation | 115 | 121 | 100 |
| Utilities | 113 | 121 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Hillsborough, CA Weather
The average high in Hillsborough is 66.7° and the average low is 49.1°.
There are 42.7 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 24.5 inches of precipitation each year with 0.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Hillsborough |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 66.7 |
| Average Annual Low | 49.1 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 42.7 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 24.5 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Hillsborough Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Hillsborough
The current population in Hillsborough is 11,099. The population has increased 4.2% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 11,099 | -0.2% |
| 2023 | 11,122 | -1.2% |
| 2022 | 11,258 | -1.2% |
| 2021 | 11,390 | -1.9% |
| 2020 | 11,608 | 1.4% |
| 2019 | 11,447 | 0.1% |
| 2018 | 11,439 | 0.0% |
| 2017 | 11,436 | 1.1% |
| 2016 | 11,312 | 0.5% |
| 2015 | 11,253 | 0.9% |
| 2014 | 11,148 | 1.3% |
| 2013 | 11,006 | 1.2% |
| 2012 | 10,879 | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 10,748 | 0.9% |
| 2010 | 10,650 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Hillsborough
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Hillsborough is:
51.2% White with 5,687 White residents.
0.5% African American with 56 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 6 American Indian residents.
33.2% Asian with 3,680 Asian residents.
0.1% Hawaiian with 15 Hawaiian residents.
2.2% Other with 242 Other residents.
8.2% Two Or More with 912 Two Or More residents.
4.5% Hispanic with 501 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Hillsborough | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 51.2% | 33.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.5% | 5.2% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 33.2% | 15.3% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 2.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 8.2% | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 4.5% | 40.2% | 19.3% |
Gender in Hillsborough
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Hillsborough is 49.9% female with 5,542 female residents.
Hillsborough is 50.1% male with 5,556 male residents.
| Gender | Hillsborough | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.9% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.1% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Hillsborough for adults over 25
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-0.0% of adults in Hillsborough completed < 9th grade.
0.0% of adults in Hillsborough completed 9-12th grade.
4.0% of adults in Hillsborough completed high school / ged.
9.0% of adults in Hillsborough completed some college.
3.0% of adults in Hillsborough completed associate's degree.
36.0% of adults in Hillsborough completed bachelor's degree.
25.0% of adults in Hillsborough completed master's degree.
16.0% of adults in Hillsborough completed professional degree.
7.0% of adults in Hillsborough completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Hillsborough | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | -0.0% | 8.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 0.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 4.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 9.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 3.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 36.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 25.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 16.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 7.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Hillsborough, California
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2.2% of households in Hillsborough earn Less than $10,000.
0.7% of households in Hillsborough earn $10,000 to $14,999.
2.1% of households in Hillsborough earn $15,000 to $24,999.
1.0% of households in Hillsborough earn $25,000 to $34,999.
1.1% of households in Hillsborough earn $35,000 to $49,999.
2.1% of households in Hillsborough earn $50,000 to $74,999.
7.9% of households in Hillsborough earn $75,000 to $99,999.
6.8% of households in Hillsborough earn $100,000 to $149,999.
5.0% of households in Hillsborough earn $150,000 to $199,999.
71.2% of households in Hillsborough earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Hillsborough | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.2% | 4.5% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 0.7% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 2.1% | 5.0% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 1.0% | 5.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 1.1% | 8.1% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 2.1% | 13.0% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 7.9% | 11.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 6.8% | 17.8% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.0% | 11.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 71.2% | 20.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)







