Name: Hillsborough, CA
Rating: 0.0

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Living in Hillsborough, CA

Ranks better than 68% of areas Follow

Population

11,608

Median Age

46.6 Years

Hillsborough Area Facts

Hillsborough has a Livability Score of 68_/100, which is considered good
Hillsborough crime rates are 68% lower than the California average
Cost of living in Hillsborough is 149% higher than the California average

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What do the locals think about Hillsborough?

75%

Family friendly

100%

Public transit is accessible

75%

Walkable to grocery stores

75%

Yards are well-kept

75%

Lots of parks

50%

Walkable to restaurants

Friendly neighbors

Safe at night

Pet friendly

Streets have sidewalks

75%

A quiet area

50%

Sense of community

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Hillsborough Reviews

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The Community Stands Together in Hillsborough, CA 4 rating By Anonymous ( May 28, 2018) I’ve lived in Hillsborough for 10 years. The cost of living is extremely expensive in Hillsbourough, but the low crime rates and safe neighborhoods make it well worth it in my mind. The weather is usually sunny even through out the winter, however; an occasional gust of wind co ...Read More mes into town every now and then.

Within the community, people are very supportive of each other. The community really comes together during the hosted Summer Festivals. These festivals feature music, food and plenty of activities for the children. The nightlife here could be better, but many people choose to party and go to clubs in close nearby cities.

The best areas in Hillsborough are along El Camino rd. El Camino, which passes through the nearby cities of San Mateo and Burlingame, has a long list of both high and low-end shops. Grocery and holiday shopping are a breeze due to the newly added set of freeways. The schools here are some of the best in the entire Bay Area. There is a wide selection of elementary and high schools to choose from. Read Less

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