Hillsborough, California

Quick Statistics

Hillsborough is a community in San Mateo County, California, home to about 11,099 people spread across 6.2 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $108,876 a year, and a typical home is worth about $2,000,001. About 86.7% of adults hold a college degree, and 95.1% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 3 percent over the past decade.

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11,099
Total Population
▲ up 3% since 2012
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6.17 sq. mi.
Total Land Area
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$108,876
Median Personal Income
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$2,000,001
Median Home Value
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86.7%
College Educated
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95.1%
Have Health Insurance
▲ up 8.5 points since 2010
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Among the California towns GeoStat tracks, Hillsborough ranks number 469 of 1,570 in population, number 13 in median household income, number 28 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.

Summers around Hillsborough typically top out near 88°F in July, while January nights average about 38°F. Full normals are on the climate page.

Towns Near Hillsborough
# Town Distance Population
1.Burlingame, CA2.3 mi.30,525
2.Highlands-Baywood Park, CA2.5 mi.4,027
3.San Mateo, CA2.6 mi.103,105
4.Millbrae, CA3.7 mi.22,689
5.Belmont, CA4.6 mi.27,337
6.Foster City, CA5.9 mi.32,792
7.San Bruno, CA6.2 mi.42,307
8.San Carlos, CA6.4 mi.29,614
Frequently Asked Questions About Hillsborough

What is the population of Hillsborough, California?
Hillsborough has a population of about 11,099 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.

What county is Hillsborough, California in?
Hillsborough is located in San Mateo County, California.

What is the median home value in Hillsborough, California?
The median home value in Hillsborough is about $2,000,001, based on American Community Survey data.

What is the median income in Hillsborough, California?
The median personal income in Hillsborough is about $108,876 per year.

How many tornadoes have hit near Hillsborough, California?
Since 1950, 4 tornadoes have been recorded in San Mateo County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.

What is the weather like in Hillsborough, California?
Typical July highs run about 88 degrees and January lows about 38 degrees. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.

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