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Hillsborough, North Carolina · ZIP 27278

Hillsborough — ZIP 27278

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Hillsborough (27278) scores 58/100 — Fair for North Carolina. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $481K.

58OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

C-Fair

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100
Violent crime share7%
Property crime share93%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index73/100
Avg math proficiency61%
Avg reading proficiency57%
Schools nearby11

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index35/100
Typical home value$481K
Median rent$1,457/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$481K

Median Rent

$1,457/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

1,145

Violent Crime

109

Property Crime

1,036

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Orange County, North Carolina (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
The Expedition SchoolKG–08380
83%
83%
Eno River AcademyKG–12828
79%
80%
Cedar Ridge High09–121,148
77%
70%
Hillsborough ElementaryPK–05435
73%
75%
Orange High09–121,161
72%
58%
River Park ElementaryPK–05523
61%
55%
Orange Middle06–08514
56%
49%
Pathways ElementaryPK–05371
52%
37%
A L Stanback Middle06–08648
43%
42%
Central ElementaryPK–05261
37%
37%
Grady Brown ElementaryPK–05406
34%
40%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

28,546

Median Income

$106K

Homeownership

78%

Median Age

44.3 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 27278 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 27278 has a school score of 73/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 27278 is approximately $481K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 27278 in Hillsborough has an overall NeighborScore of 58/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.