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 23% 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 2,406, which are 2% lower than North Carolina
      Total Crime
      2,406 per 100k people

      6% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 42

      6% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      10%

      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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