Question 1

Is 27278 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 27278 in Hillsborough has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Hillsborough city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 27278 and checking the local police department's crime mapping tool for current incident patterns before making decisions is recommended.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 27278?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 27278 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 27278. Schools in this area perform significantly above state averages — proficiency rates consistently outpace both the city and national benchmarks. For families prioritizing public school quality, 27278 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in Hillsborough. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 EdFacts assessment data; individual school performance may vary, and reviewing each school's most recent state report card is recommended.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 27278?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 27278 is approximately $476K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 27278 near the metro median for comparable neighborhoods. Median rent in 27278 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 27278 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 27278 has an overall NeighborScore of 64/100, placing it in the moderate range for Hillsborough. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 64/100, 27278 scores similarly to the middle tier of Hillsborough neighborhoods — neither among the strongest nor the weakest performers. Individual priorities (commute, school age, budget) should guide how much weight you give this composite vs. the component scores.

Hillsborough — ZIP 27278

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
Eno River Academy	KG–12	—	—	—
The Expedition School	KG–08	—	—	—
A L Stanback Middle	06–08	—	—	—
River Park Elementary	PK–05	—	—	—
Central Elementary	PK–05	—	—	—
Orange Middle	06–08	—	—	—
Grady Brown Elementary	PK–05	—	—	—
Orange High	09–12	—	—	—
Hillsborough Elementary	PK–05	—	—	—
Pathways Elementary	PK–05	—	—	—
Cedar Ridge High	09–12	—	—	—