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Hillsborough

Hillsborough CountyMerrimack ValleyPopulation: 5,939

Overview

Hillsborough is a small rural town in Hillsborough County with a quiet, peaceful atmosphere.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Community atmosphere
  • New Hampshire living

Cons

  • Limited data available

Climate & Environment

Summer Avg High
79.9°F
Winter Avg High
36.3°F
Annual Snowfall
54.2 in
Annual Rainfall
50.4 in
Sunny Days/Year
268
Data source: Open-Meteo / ERA5Updated 7/3/2026

Transportation & Commute

Commute to Major Cities

Boston
72 mi
~102 min drive
Manchester
21 mi
~45 min drive
Portsmouth
68 mi
~101 min drive
Concord
30 mi
~60 min drive
Data source: OpenRouteService / OpenStreetMapUpdated 7/3/2026

Economy & Demographics

💰Income

Median Household Income
$82,059
Per Capita Income
$40,034
Median Family Income
$99,464

🏠Housing Costs

Median Home Value
$227,400
Homeownership Rate
92.36%

💼Employment

Unemployment Rate
1.69%
In Labor Force
2,962

🎓Education

Bachelor's Degree or Higher
16.9%
Total with Degree
723

👥Demographics

Median Age
44.2 years
Avg Household Size
2.57 people
Data source: Census ACS 2022 (5-Year)Census Data Year: 2022Updated 7/3/2026

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