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Hillsborough Township

#3 in Best Places to Live in Somerset County
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Town in New Jersey
  • 103 reviews
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      B+
    3. Housing
      B+
    4. Nightlife
      B
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      A-
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      B-
    9. Cost of Living
      C
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B
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    Hillsborough Township is located in New Jersey with a population of 39,397. Hillsborough Township is in Somerset County and is one of the best places to live in New Jersey. Living in Hillsborough Township offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Hillsborough Township there are a lot of parks. Many families live in Hillsborough Township and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Hillsborough Township are highly rated.
    About Hillsborough Township...
    Population
    39,397

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $423,300
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,709
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      16%
    • Own
      84%
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    Hillsborough Township Rankings

    Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.

    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      20.1
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      15.1
      40.7
    • Robbery
      2.5
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      115.6
      500.1
    • Theft
      477.4
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      10.1
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A-
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      11%
    • 10-17 years
      12%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      11%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      17%
    • 55-64 years
      15%
    • 65+ years
      13%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      22%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      37%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      20%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      19%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      3%
      13%

    Working in Hillsborough Township

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $125,303
    National
    $55,322
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    Hillsborough Township Reviews

    103 reviews
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    I enjoy the size of the town, as it is not too large, yet not too small. Hillsborough has a good community where I feel like it is a “safer” town in that not many dangerous activities happen. We have a good amount of restaurants and places to eat, however there could be more in addition to the different leisure activities to do with friends and family. One thing I would change is the demographics and diversity of the town. As an Asian-American living in my town, I tend to feel out of place and even sometimes inferior to most of the population, for an example when I’m at school. For the past 5 years, I found myself looking around the classroom and realizing there are not many kids that look like me or of the same race. Predominantly this town is caucasian and I would like to see more racial diversity within, making me feel apart of a community as an Asian-American.
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    Hillsborough is vast! Although it lacks shopping malls and centers, there's no lack of places to eat, parks, volunteer opportunities, religious congregations, etc.
    Hillsborough Township is the best place I have ever lived. I attended three different public schools in my time there and I have enjoyed my time at each one. My house and the community in which I live in are both very welcoming and have both suited my needs in my time here very well. It is a safe, family friendly community and township and that's what propelled my family to choose to live here ten years ago. It is diverse, has job opportunities for anyone of any age, and it just a good place to spend any period of your life.