Awarded By Inman, 2019 & 2024
Awarded By Inman, 2019 & 2024
Hillsborough incorporated in 1910 with about 750 residents, splitting off from neighboring Burlingame specifically to keep its rural, low-density character. A 1910 San Francisco newspaper nicknamed it "the perfumed city," and the description still fits: the town enforces a half-acre minimum lot size and bars apartments, condos, and townhouses anywhere within its borders.
Hillsborough is one of the wealthiest towns in the country, built entirely around single-family estates on large, private lots. By law, there are no businesses within town limits beyond four public schools, one park, and a golf course, so privacy and space come standard rather than as upgrades.
There isn't any retail or dining inside Hillsborough itself. It's zoned residential-only, so residents drive a few minutes to Burlingame Avenue or downtown San Mateo for shops and restaurants.
The town has one public park within its borders, plus a golf course. Larger recreational options, including parks along the Bay, are a short drive away in Burlingame and San Mateo.
Hillsborough City School District runs three elementary schools (North, South, and West Hillsborough) and Crocker Middle School, a California Distinguished School. High schoolers move into the San Mateo Union High School District. Private options include the Nueva School and Crystal Springs Uplands School, both built on former Crocker family estate land.
Hillsborough has about 11,100 residents, a median age of 47, and a median household income over $250,000, among the highest in the state.
Hillsborough breaks down into a few well-known areas:
North Hillsborough: Closest to Burlingame and San Mateo, with a mix of estate sizes.
Lower and Upper South Hillsborough: Some of the town's largest, most valuable lots, including the Carolands estate area.
West Hillsborough: Hillier terrain with more privacy and larger parcels.
Carolands: Named for the 98-room French chateau built in 1916 for Pullman heiress Harriett Pullman Carolan, now open for docent-led tours.
No. The town is zoned residential-only by law, so residents go to nearby Burlingame or San Mateo for dining and shopping.
Hillsborough City School District covers elementary and middle school. High schoolers attend San Mateo Union High School District schools.
Half an acre. The town does not allow apartments, condos, or townhouses anywhere within its limits.
11,122 people live in Hillsborough, where the median age is 46.8 and the average individual income is $168,063. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Hillsborough has 3,550 households, with an average household size of 3.13. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Hillsborough do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 11,122 people call Hillsborough home. The population density is 1,804 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Hillsborough, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including District Fields, and World Cup Soccer Camps & Clinics.
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