Median Age
42 Years
Largest Age Group
15-24 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
20%
Hillsborough, NC
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,353
Population
9,917
Renter Mix
38% Rent
A small town with historic charm outside of Durham
Convenient
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Commuter
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Historic
Located only 14 miles northwest of Durham, Hillsborough offers residents a great location. Interstates 85 and 40 allow for easy travels to other nearby locales as well like Burlington, Greensboro, Raleigh, and Chapel Hill. There are several historic museums and sites to be explored in Hillsborough, such as the Burwell School Historic Site and the Orange County Historical Museum. You’ll find residents strolling or biking on the Riverwalk Trail along the Eno River or visiting Gold Park. Although Hillsborough is mainly residential, there’s an array of small businesses scattered throughout town, from diners and restaurants to specialty shops and event venues. After you find your affordable apartment or house in this family-friendly city, be sure to grab a bite to eat at Hillsborough BBQ Company, a local favorite.
Explore the City
The Colonial Inn has stood as an iconic cornerstone of downtown Hillsborough.
The Mercantile Center in downtown Hillsborough, NC is home to many art galleries.
Hillsborough is the fastest-growing municipality in Orange County, NC.
Hillsborough is a historic town that offers newcomers a small-town feel close to nearby cities.
The Riverwalk is a paved, urban greenway located in downtown Hillsborough.
The Eno River is a swift, shallow stream flowing through Hillsborough.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$86,946
Average: $106,344
Education
3,975
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
5,004
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Hillsborough has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
38%
Non-Renters
62%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
37%
Other Education
63%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Hillsborough, NC is $1,317 for one bedroom, $1,424 for two bedrooms, and $1,671 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Hillsborough has increased by 4.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,317/month
768 Sq Ft
House
$1,836/month
1,312 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Hillsborough, NC is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
559 Students
Public
Grades K-8
361 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
425 Students
Public
Grades K-12
782 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
406 Students
Public
Grades K-8
361 Students
Public
Grades K-12
782 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
525 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
646 Students
Public
Grades K-12
782 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,341 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,104 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Eno River State Park
- Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area
- Johnston Mill Nature Preserve
- Duke Lemur Center
- The Mountains to the Sea Trail
Military Bases
Airports
- Raleigh-Durham International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.