City profile · New Jersey · Census ACS 2023

Hillsborough, NJ

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Hillsborough - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

22,302
Residents
$142,275
Median income
$411,400
Median home
$2,486
Median rent (state)

Hillsborough - the verdict

Measured against every US city with at least 1,000 residents, Hillsborough lands in the 93rd percentile for household income. Source: Census ACS.

93rd
percentile, household income
78th
percentile, home value
91st
percentile, median rent
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Hillsborough, NJ

Census ACS 2023 estimates count 22,302 residents in Hillsborough, a small city within New Jersey. Hillsborough households earn a median of $142,275 annually, placing it in the top quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 1.4%. Home values in Hillsborough run a median of $411,400, and the median resident age is 41.7 years. 58.3% of adults here have a bachelor's degree or higher; 72.8% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

The city is served by 9 public schools according to NCES Common Core of Data.

New Jersey carries a cost-of-living premium: BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 puts New Jersey at 108.8 on a 100-equals-national-average scale (Well Above Average). A typical two-bedroom carries a HUD Fair Market Rent of $2,486 per month statewide. Statewide, average monthly utility bills in New Jersey run around $275, per EIA 2023 residential energy data. Natural-hazard exposure scores 90.9 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Very High).

Population

22,302 residents

Census ACS 2023 - New Jersey

Median Household Income

$142,275 /yr

Poverty 1.4%

Cost of Living Index (state)

108.8 (US=100)

Well Above Average - BEA RPP 2024, New Jersey average

How does Hillsborough compare to other US cities?

Here's how Hillsborough stacks up against the full field of US cities (population 1,000+), computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 93% higher than other cities
Home value 78% pricier than other cities
Median rent 91% pricier than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

For each metric we count every US city with population 1,000+ and a non-null value, then compute what share of them fall below Hillsborough's value: round(cities-below ÷ total × 100). Safety is inverted (percentile = share of cities with a higher crime rate) so a higher number always means safer. The in-state rank narrows that same crime-rate comparison to only the cities PlainCities tracks in New Jersey, breaking ties alphabetically. See the methodology page for the full source-to-figure lineage.

93rdIncome percentile

93rd percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How Hillsborough's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$411,400 22nd percentile more affordable than 22% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Below this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). This entry sits in this band. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Hillsborough $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Hillsborough, NJ Hillsborough, NJ's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Hillsborough, NJ-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Hillsborough, NJ median $142,275/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Hillsborough, NJ's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Hillsborough, NJ. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 58.3%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 1.4%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 72.8%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
22,302
Median Income
$142,275
Median Home Value
$411,400
Median Age
41.7
Poverty Rate
1.4%
Labor force participation
72.8%
Bachelor's Degree+
58.3%

Schools

Total Schools
9
Public schools in this city

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
70.1%
Carpool
2.9%
Public Transit
2.2%
Walk
0.6%
Work from Home
23.5%
Other
0.7%

Based on 13,222 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for New Jersey - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$120
avg/month
Natural Gas
$95
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$60
avg/month
Total Utilities
$275
estimated/month

Estimates reflect New Jersey state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a New Jersey state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Hillsborough sits in

Cost of Living Index
108.8
Well Above Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$2,486/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
90.9 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in New Jersey

Roselle
22,455 people
Summit
22,512 people
North Plainfield
22,667 people
Parsippany
21,869 people
Lindenwold
21,534 people
Secaucus
21,437 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Hillsborough's 22,302 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Marion Oaks, FL
22,296 people
Hayesville, OR
22,309 people
Montclair, VA
22,295 people
Marina, CA
22,324 people
Cudahy, CA
22,325 people
Foley, AL
22,330 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Hillsborough's $142,275 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

North Massapequa, NY
$142,274 median income
Plainfield, IL
$142,265 median income
Hillcrest, NY
$142,260 median income
Crystal Lake Park, MO
$142,292 median income
Stepney, CT
$142,250 median income
Burlington, MA
$142,207 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Hillsborough, NJ Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Hillsborough, NJ - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 63.7% 18.0% 9.7% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 12.7% White 63.7% Black or African American 3.5% Asian 18.0% American Indian 2.4% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 2.8% Two or more races 9.7% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Hillsborough compares to nearby New Jersey cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Hillsborough (this city) 22,302 $142,275
Roselle 22,455 $82,967
Summit 22,512 $199,107
North Plainfield 22,667 $83,529
Census ACS 5-year FIPS NJ NCES CCD OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Hillsborough, NJ?

What is the population of Hillsborough, NJ? +

Hillsborough, NJ counts 22,302 residents according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Hillsborough, NJ? +

Hillsborough households earn a median of $142,275 annually, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Hillsborough? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Hillsborough; the closest available measure is the New Jersey state average, a cost of living index of 108.8 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Well Above Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within New Jersey vary by metro area.

What is the median home value in Hillsborough, NJ? +

A typical home in Hillsborough is worth $411,400, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, NCES CCD, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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