Hillsborough

CA

San Mateo County, California

Population 742K |Median income $158,855 |6 hospitals

Population
742,340
San Mateo County
Median Income
$158,855
+134% vs avg
Median Home Value
$1,559,600
+585% vs avg
Median Age
40.9
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

20132024
Population
742K+2%
Median Income
$158,855+80%
Median Home Value
$1,559,600+116%
Poverty Rate
6.7%-12%
Unemployment
4.8%-41%

Economics

Median Rent
$2,922/mo
Poverty Rate
6.7% -53% vs avg
Unemployment 4.8%
Bachelor's Degree+ 53.7%
Work From Home 24.3%
Public Transit 5.1%

Population

White 37.8%
Asian 31.4%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.8%
African American 2.1%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
29.2%
Short Sleep Duration
28.3%
Obesity
22.3%
Physical Inactivity
20.2%
Binge Drinking
14.6%
Frequent Mental Distress
13.1%
Frequent Physical Distress
10.9%
Diabetes
10.6%
Current Asthma
8.5%
Current Smoking
8%

Preventive Care

Annual Checkup 71.6%
Dental Visit 68.2%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
6.6%
Coronary Heart Disease
5.2%
Stroke
2.7%

Hospitals 6 total

Rating Distribution
★★★★★
3
★★★★
1
★★★
0
★★
0
★
1
Average Rating
4/5
Total Hospitals
6
With ER
5
PENINSULA MEDICAL CENTER
BURLINGAME · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★★
KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★★
SEQUOIA HOSPITAL
REDWOOD CITY · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★★
KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - REDWOOD CITY
REDWOOD CITY · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆
AHMC SETON MEDICAL CENTER
DALY CITY · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★☆☆☆☆

Alerts & News — Hillsborough Area 6

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Central Virginia and North Central North Carolina

NOAA · 28m ago
Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Chester and York Counties in South Carolina

NOAA · 28m ago
Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Central South Carolina Through 9:45 AM

NOAA · 29m ago
Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Parts of East Central Georgia and Central South Carolina

NOAA · 29m ago
Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Jenkins, Screven, and Allendale Counties Through 10:00 AM

NOAA · 35m ago
Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for East Central Georgia and Central South Carolina

NOAA · 35m ago

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Hillsborough, CA? ▼
Hillsborough, CA has a population of 742,340 people, located in San Mateo County, California.
What is the median household income in Hillsborough? ▼
The median household income in Hillsborough, CA is $158,855 per year. The poverty rate is 6.7%.
What is the median home value in Hillsborough? ▼
The median home value in Hillsborough, CA is $1,559,600. Median rent is $2,922/month.
What are the top health concerns in Hillsborough? ▼
The top health indicators in Hillsborough include High Blood Pressure (29.2%), Short Sleep Duration (28.3%), Obesity (22.3%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Hillsborough? ▼
Hillsborough has 6 hospitals with an average rating of 4/5 stars. 5 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Hillsborough? ▼
The median age in Hillsborough, CA is 40.9 years. 53.7% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Hillsborough, CA is located in San Mateo County, California. With a population of 742K and a median household income of $158,855, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 6 hospitals with an average rating of 4/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Hillsborough area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2022 5-year estimates). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Data is county-level (San Mateo County) as the smallest consistent geographic unit across all sources.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, FBI UCR, CDC PLACES, and NCES. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.