Hillsborough City Property Records in California

Hillsborough property records are public documents that show who owns a parcel, how it is assessed and what has been recorded against it. Hillsborough is an incorporated town in San Mateo County, and the Town of Hillsborough Planning Department handles local zoning and permits.

Deeds, deeds of trust, liens, and other recorded documents for properties in Hillsborough are kept by the San Mateo County Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder, which maintains the official records for San Mateo County. Assessed values, parcel maps, and ownership details come from the San Mateo County Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder. Court judgments, probate matters, and other cases that can affect title are handled by the Superior Court of California, County of San Mateo. Property tax bills and payment history can be checked with the San Mateo County Tax Collector.

Avg. Household Income
Avg. Household Income:
$250,001
Avg. Home Price
Avg. Home Price:
$2,000,001
Avg. Property Tax Amount
Avg. Property Tax Amount:
$10,000
Avg. Property Tax
Avg. Property Tax:
0.50%
Median Gross Rent
Median Gross Rent:
$3,501 / mo
Owner Occupied Housing Rate
Owner Occupied Housing Rate:
93%
Population
Population:
11,122

Hillsborough Property and Community Statistics

What Are the Crime Rates

This section covers reported crime in Hillsborough. It includes violent crimes such as murder, robbery, and assault, as well as property crimes such as total property crimes, burglary, and motor vehicle theft. Each category shows the number of incidents reported.

Hillsborough recorded no murders, 1 robbery, and 5 assaults. For property crime, 73 incidents were reported in total, including 18 burglaries and 9 motor vehicle thefts.

These counts give users a view of reported crime across each category. They show how often each type of offense was reported, which can help readers understand the city's crime profile at a glance.

Robberies
Robberies:
1
Burglary
Burglary:
18
Murder
Murder:
0
Auto Theft
Auto Theft:
9
Theft
Theft:
46
Assault
Assault:
5
Sex Offenders
Sex Offenders:
4

What Is the Population Profile of Hillsborough

Hillsborough's racial and ethnic composition shows that White residents make up the largest group at 52% (5,824 people), followed by Asian residents at 32% (3,613) and residents of two or more races at 9% (957). Hispanic residents account for 5% (518), while the remaining groups each make up 1% or less.

White
52%
5,824
Asian
32%
3,613
Two + Races
9%
957
Hispanic
5%
518
Other Race
1%
141
Black
0.40%
44
Pacific Islander
0.16%
18
American Indian
0.06%
7

Hillsborough, Ratings Compared Across California A+

The ratings for Hillsborough cover different aspects of life in the city. Public Schools, Health & Fitness, and Weather each received an A+, the highest grade in the data. Other notable ratings include Access to Parks, Good for Retirees, and Nightlife (A-), Jobs and Commute (B+), Housing (C), and Cost of Living (C-). Together, the ratings provide an overview of key quality-of-life categories.

Public Schools
Public Schools
A+
Cost of Living
Cost of Living
C-
Health & Fitness
Health & Fitness
A+
Outdoor Activities
Outdoor Activities
A
Nightlife
Nightlife
A-
Weather
Weather
A+
Commute
Commute
B+
Access to Bars
Access to Bars
B
Access to Coffee Shops
Access to Coffee Shops
A+
Access to Outdoor Activities
Access to Outdoor Activities
A
Access to Parks
Access to Parks
A-
Access to Restaurants
Access to Restaurants
A+
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
N/G
Diversity
Diversity
B+
Good for Families
Good for Families
A+
Good for Retirees
Good for Retirees
A-
Good for Young Professionals
Good for Young Professionals
A
Housing
Housing
C
Jobs
Jobs
B+
Walkability
Walkability
B+

How Educated Is Hillsborough

Hillsborough's Education data shows residents' educational attainment, including bachelor's degrees (36%), master's degrees (25%), and some college (7%). The data also includes other available education levels.

Bachelor Degree
36%
Masters Degree
25%
Some College
7%
Doctorate
7%
High School
4%
Associate Degree
3%
Below High School
1%

When Were Homes Built

Hillsborough's Home Age data shows when homes were built across different construction periods. Most homes were built during 1960–1979 (35%), followed by 1940–1959 (27%) and 1980–1999 (14%). The data also includes other available construction periods.

1960 - 1979
35%
1940 - 1959
27%
1980 - 1999
14%
Before 1939
13%
2000 - Present
12%

How Many Bedrooms Do Homes Have?

Hillsborough's Home Size data shows the distribution of homes by number of bedrooms. Most homes have 4 bedrooms (48%), followed by 5 or more bedrooms (34%) and 3 bedrooms (15%). The data also includes other available bedroom categories.

4 Bedrooms
48%
5 or More Bedrooms
34%
3 Bedrooms
15%
2 Bedrooms
2%
No Bedrooms
0.24%
1 Bedroom
0.18%

What Is the Average Age

Hillsborough's Population data shows the distribution of residents by age group. The largest groups are ages 65 and over (20%), 55–64 (16%), and 45–54 (16%). The data also includes other available age groups.

65 Plus
20%
45 - 54
16%
55 - 64
16%
10 - 17
15%
Under 10
12%
35 - 44
10%
18 - 24
6%
25 - 34
5%

Property Market Trends at Hillsborough

Hillsborough's property market remains strong, with the median home price reaching approximately $2,000,001. Suburban areas, however, offer more affordable housing options. The rental market is also competitive, with the median rent around $3,501 per month. Despite high demand and limited inventory, the market remains resilient, attracting both buyers and investors seeking long-term value in Hillsborough's dynamic real estate landscape.

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