Livability Score

78
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (7) A+
Saxbys Coffee
Coffee Shop
Global Village Organic Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Jubala Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Cup a Joe
Coffee Shop
Cutie Pies
Coffee Shop
Iris Coffee Lab
Coffee Shop
Port City Java Coffeehouse Café
Coffee Shop
Sahara Hookah Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Cafe Helios
Coffee Shop
Turkish Delights
Coffee Shop
Common Grounds Café & Creamery
Coffee Shop
Heirloom - Coffee, Tea, Sake
Coffee Shop
A Place at the Table
Coffee Shop
Cold Off the Press
Coffee Shop
Third Place
Coffee Shop
Raleigh Raw Juice Bar & Cafe
Coffee Shop
Morning Times
Coffee Shop
Plaza Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Escazu Chocolate
Coffee Shop
Crema
Coffee Shop
42 & Lawrence
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (6) A+
440 Nightclub
Nightclub
Rose Garden Amphitheatre
Theatre Arts
Raleigh Little Theatre
Theatre Arts
Price Music Center
Theatre Arts
Thompson Theater
Theatre Arts
Theater In The Park
Theatre Arts
Goodnights Comedy Club
Attraction
Carousel
Attraction
Pullen Park Amusement Center
Theme Park
Mission Valley Cinemas
Cinema
Meredith Athletic Field and Track Complex
Stadium
Borden Building and Fred Fletcher Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
Wainwright Music Center
Theatre Arts
Gaddy-Hamrick Art Center
Theatre Arts
Flex Nightclub/Bar
Nightclub
Legends Nightclub
Nightclub
CAM Raleigh
Museum
Circa 1888
Nightclub
311 Gallery
Art Gallery
North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences: Nature Research Center
Museum
Litmus Gallery & Studios
Art Gallery
Unknown Name
Museum
Nicholson & Sayre Studio/Gallery
Art Gallery
Rialto Theater
Cinema
North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
Museum
Food and Drink (31) A+
Freshberry
Sweets
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Gumby's Pizza
Fast Food
Jersey Mike's Subs
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Insomnia Cookies
Sweets
Bruegger's Bagels
Fast Food
Zaxby's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Blend Raleigh
Fast Food
Goodberry's
Sweets
Moe's Southwest Grill
Fast Food
Which Wich?
Fast Food
Sub Conscious
Fast Food
Papa John's
Fast Food
ABC Store
Alcohol
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Wake County ABC Store 1
Alcohol
Harar Hookah lounge
Bar
Pullen Place
Fast Food
Cloos' Coney Island
Fast Food
Bruegger's Bagels
Fast Food
Sammy's Tap & Grill
Bar
Fitness (2) F
Movement Lab
Gym
Pullen Community Center
Community Centre
NC Japan Center
Community Centre
Iyengar Yoga Center of Raleigh
Gym
Cirque de Vol
Gym
LGBT Center of Raleigh
Community Centre
Community Workforce Solutions
Community Centre
Crossfit Invoke
Gym
John Chavis Community Center
Community Centre
GLOW Fitness, LLC
Gym
Kiwanis Park Community Center
Community Centre
F45 Training
Gym
Workout Anytime
Gym
Curves
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Laurel Hills Community Center
Community Centre
Arrichion Hot Yoga
Gym
Life Time
Gym
StretchLab
Gym
Southeast Raleigh YMCA
Community Centre
Midtown Yoga
Gym
Pure Barre
Gym
Groceries (2) F
Harris Teeter
Grocery Store
The Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Publix
Grocery Store
Layered Croissanterie
Bakery
Weaver Street Market
Grocery Store
Boulted Bread
Bakery
Night Kitchen Bakehouse & Cafe
Bakery
Wine Authorities
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Earp's Seafood
Seafood
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Harris Teeter
Grocery Store
Saltwater Seafood
Seafood
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Larry's Supermarket
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Harris Teeter
Grocery Store
Union Special
Bakery
Wegmans
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Little Blue Bakehouse
Bakery
International Food
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Parks (20) A+
Gardner Arboretum
Park
Williams Courtyard
Park
Governor Scott Courtyard
Park
Compeigne Park
Park
Stafford Commons
Park
Wolf Plaza
Park
Court of North Carolina
Park
Rose Garden and Little Theatre
Park
Tri-Towers Common Area
Park
Mary Yarbrough Court
Park
Isabella Cannon Park
Park
NC State Memorial Bell Tower
Park
Chamberlain Park
Park
Lee Field
Park
Pullen Park
Park
Parents Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Mayview Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
WRAL Azalea Garden
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Forest Drive Park
Park
Pollock Place Park
Park
Forest Park
Park
Smallwood Open Space
Park
Shops (12) A+
Foundation's Edge
Books
Target
Department Store
Wolfpack Outfitters
Books
Village Spa Nail
Beauty
AT&T
Electronics
Reader's Corner
Books
Charlotte's
Clothing
Unknown Name
Clothing
6 Twelve Convenience Store
Convenience Store
Alsco Uniforms
Clothing
Great Clips
Hairdresser
Han-Dee Hugo's
Convenience Store
Uptown Cheapskate
Clothing
Jerusalem bakery and grocery
Convenience Store
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Hillsborough Mart
Convenience Store
Meraki Salon
Hairdresser
The Green Monkey
Gift Shop
Cycle Logic
Bicycle
University Cuts
Hairdresser
Studio 714 West
Hairdresser
The Royal
Mall
Speedway
Convenience Store
Loud City
Gift Shop
Tesoro Hair Design
Hairdresser
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. North Central (A+)

2. Six Forks (A+)

3. Mordecai (A+)

4. South Central (B+)

5. Falls Of Neuse (C+)

commute A+

Of all people who commute, 2.3% take public transportation in Hillsborough.
Public Transit Stops (96)
Stops & Stations A+
Founders Dr at DH Hill Library
Bus Stop
Hillsborough St at Horne St (WB)
Bus Stop
Founders Dr at Lampe Dr (Patterson Hall)
Bus Stop
Hillsborough St at Gardner St (NCSU)
Bus Stop
Founders Dr at Scott Hall
Bus Stop
Hillsborough St at Horne St (EB)
Bus Stop
Stinson Dr Ext at Yarborough Dr
Bus Stop
Hillsborough St at Brooks Ave (WB)
Bus Stop
Yarborough Dr at Stinson Dr (Broughton Hall)
Bus Stop
Stinson Dr at Current Dr (Park Shops)
Bus Stop
Yarborough Dr at Stinson Dr (Riddick Hall)
Bus Stop
Founders Dr at Nelson Hall
Bus Stop
Yarborough Dr at Dan Allen Dr (Clark Labs)
Bus Stop
Yarbrough Dr at Dan Allen Dr (EB)
Bus Stop
Dunn Ave at Jeter Dr (Coliseum Parking Deck)
Bus Stop
Cates Ave at Talley Student Center
Bus Stop
Hillsborough St at Enterprise St (North Hall)
Bus Stop
Dixie Trail at Hillsborough St
Bus Stop
Hillsborough St at Dixie Trail
Bus Stop
Stinson Dr at Boney Dr (Leazar Hall)
Bus Stop
Stinson Dr at Boney Dr (Brooks Hall)
Bus Stop
Dan Allen Dr at Witherspoon Student Center
Bus Stop
Enterprise St at Clark Ave
Bus Stop
Cates Ave at Witherspoon Student Center
Bus Stop
Hillsborough St at Enterprise St (NCSU Bell Tower)
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
2.3% F
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Glenwood (A+)

2. Five Points (A+)

3. Wade (A+)

4. Hillsborough (A+)

5. Mordecai (A+)

cost of living B

The cost of living in Hillsborough is 137/100 - which is 46% higher than North Carolina.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. D+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax B+
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Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. South Central (A+)

2. South (A+)

3. Southeast (A+)

4. Southwest (A+)

5. Northeast (A+)

crime D+

Hillsborough crime rates are 2,457 per 100k, which is equal to North Carolina
Property Crime
2,023 crimes per 100k D+
Violent Crime
434 crimes per 100k D
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Glenwood (A-)

2. North (B)

3. Northwest (B)

4. Wade (C+)

5. Six Forks (C+)

employment A-

The median income in Hillsborough is $66,214 - which is 37% higher than North Carolina.
Med. Household Income
$66,214 C
Unemployment Rate
1.9% A+
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Six Forks (A+)

2. North (A+)

3. Northwest (A+)

4. Central (A)

5. Hillsborough (A-)

health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (6)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Student Health Center
Doctor
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Raleigh Fire Station Number 5
Fire Station
Glenwood South Pharmacy & Market
Pharmacy
Planned Parenthood
Clinic
The Hemp Farmacy - Hillsborough
Pharmacy
The Hemp Farmacy
Pharmacy
Carroll Health Center
Doctor
Carolina ChiroCare and Rehab
Doctor
Raleigh Fire Station Number 1
Fire Station
Raleigh Fire Station Number 6
Fire Station
Unknown Name
Police
Wake County Public Safety Center
Police
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Downtown Dental
Dentist
Keystone Chiropractic
Hospital
Person Street Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Raleigh Fire Station Number 8
Fire Station
Raleigh Fire Station Number 3
Fire Station
Blue Ridge Surgery Center
Clinic
Wake County EMS Station 2
Ambulance Station
Raleigh Fire Station Number 14
Fire Station
Raleigh Station Number 14
Fire Station
Specialists in Plastic Surgery
Doctor
Glaucoma and Cataract Associates of North Carolina, P.C.
Hospital
Air Quality
Median Air Quality D+
See more Hillsborough health & safety data

Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Central (A+)

2. Falls Of Neuse (A+)

3. Six Forks (A+)

4. Hillsborough (A+)

5. North (A+)

housing B

Hillsborough home prices are $494,338 - which is 215% higher than North Carolina
Home Price
$494,338 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
48% A+
Home Affordability
7.5x (home price to income ratio) F
See more Hillsborough housing data

Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. North Central (A+)

2. Mordecai (A+)

3. Five Points (A+)

4. Glenwood (A+)

5. North (A+)

schools B-

The Hillsborough graduation rate is 86% - which is 5% higher than North Carolina
School Test Scores
58% D+
High School Grad. Rates
86% C+
Elementary Schools (2) F
Olds Elementary
Ce Academy
Gov. Morehead School F/T Blind
Wake Young Women'S Leadership Academy
Wiley Elementary
An-Noor School
Partnership Elementary
Al-Iman School
Follow The Child Montessori School
Cathedral School
Underwood Elementary
North Raleigh Charter Academy
Twin City High
Davis Academy Chadbourn
Doral Academy North Carolina
Wake Preparatory Academy
Montcross Charter Academy
Wake Young Men'S Leadership Academy
Daniels Middle
Martin Middle
Lacy Elementary
Combs Elementary
Hope Charter Leadership Academy
The Exploris School
Washington Elementary
High Schools (4) F
Gov. Morehead School F/T Blind
Wake Young Women'S Leadership Academy
Needham Broughton High
Wake Stem Early College High School
St Mary'S School
Ncvps
Wake Young Men'S Leadership Academy
Raleigh Charter High School
Athens Drive High
St David'S School
Vernon Malone College And Career Academy
Phillips High
Learn With The Best School, Inc.
Longview
Cardinal Gibbons High School
The Trilogy School
Central Wake Charter High
Enloe High
Longleaf School Of The Arts
Atlas International School
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Mordecai (A+)

2. Glenwood (A)

3. Wade (A)

4. Five Points (B+)

5. Northwest (B)

ratings B+

Hillsborough has an overall rating of 75% from 2 reviews.
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User Surveys (2)
From AreaVibes B+
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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Glenwood (A+)

2. North (A+)

3. Five Points (A+)

4. Southeast (A+)

5. Mordecai (A+)

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Hillsborough, Raleigh, NC Area Guide

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Hillsborough Area Facts

  • Hillsborough has a Livability Score of 78/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Hillsborough crime rates are 13% lower than the Raleigh average
  • Cost of living in Hillsborough is 24% higher than the Raleigh average

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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Hillsborough? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Gardner Arboretum
      Williams Courtyard
      Governor Scott Courtyard
      Compeigne Park
      Stafford Commons
      Wolf Plaza
      Court of North Carolina
      Rose Garden and Little Theatre

      Entertainment

      440 Nightclub
      Rose Garden Amphitheatre
      Raleigh Little Theatre
      Price Music Center
      Thompson Theater
      Theater In The Park
      Goodnights Comedy Club
      Carousel

      Food & Drink

      Freshberry
      Chick-fil-A
      Gumby's Pizza
      Jersey Mike's Subs
      Chipotle
      Jimmy John's
      Taco Bell
      Insomnia Cookies

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Hillsborough? Of all people who commute, 2.3% take public transportation in Hillsborough.
      Drive to Work
      64%

      17% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      1% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      8%

      6% higher than the US average

      B Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Hillsborough? The cost of living in Hillsborough is 137/100 - which is 46% higher than North Carolina.
      Hillsborough
      137

      37% more expensive than average

      Raleigh
      111

      11% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Hillsborough? Hillsborough crime rates are 2,457, which are equal to North Carolina
      Total Crime
      2,457 per 100k people

      6% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 41

      6% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      9%

      Year over year crime is up

      A- Employment

      What is the median income in Hillsborough? The median income in Hillsborough is $66,214 which is 37% higher than North Carolina.
      Median household income
      $66,21420% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $41,34539% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      59% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Hillsborough a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      UNC REX Healthcare
      Wakemed Heart Center
      Keystone Chiropractic
      North Carolina Heart & Vascular Hospital
      Rex Bariatrics
      Triangle Disc Care
      Mid-Carolina Obstetrics & Gynecology
      UNC REX Hospital Emergency Department

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      Rite Aid
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      Glenwood South Pharmacy & Market
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Carroll Health Center
      North Raleigh Pediatrics
      Raleigh and Radiology
      Village Dental
      Carolina Ear Nose and Throat Associates
      Carolina ChiroCare and Rehab
      Atrium Obstetrics & Gynecology
      Capital Dermatology

      B Housing

      What are Hillsborough home prices? Hillsborough home prices are $494,338 - which is 215% higher than North Carolina
      Median home value
      $494,338168% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,20927% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      22%

      66% lower than the US average

      B- Schools

      Does Hillsborough have good schools? The Hillsborough graduation rate is 86% - which is 5% higher than North Carolina
      High school grad. rates
      86%

      4% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      58%

      21% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      B+ User Ratings

      Is Hillsborough a good place to live? Hillsborough has an overall rating of 75% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      75%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      75%

      2 total surveys

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