State rank#1 of 10
Smallest county426,378 residentsHillsborough
Published county profile · Official data · FIPS 33011
Hillsborough, New Hampshire
County-level income, housing, jobs, education, health, and population with transparent statewide comparisons and source periods.
Population426,378
Household income$103,545
Unemployment2.8%
Life expectancy78.6 years
County overview
Living metrics at a glance
Hillsborough has 426,378 residents and ranks #1 by population among New Hampshire county equivalents. Median household income is $103,545. The annual-average unemployment rate is 2.8%. Its clearest relative strength is median household income. Its county population is above the state county median. Every figure below stays at county scope.
Within New Hampshire
County population range
The marker places this county between the smallest and largest county populations in the state.
Relocation guide
Moving to Hillsborough: what to check
Data narrows the search; municipality, neighborhood, commute, schools, and current listings complete the decision.
Before moving
Before moving, compare municipalities inside Hillsborough, because county averages do not describe every neighborhood. Review current housing inventory, commute destinations, school districts, healthcare access, and job locations. Its clearest relative strength is median household income.
Cost and housing
Housing benchmarks are $421,100 median home value and $1,623/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $103,545, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
Who it may suit
Hillsborough may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing median household income, poor or fair health, and bachelor’s degree or higher. College attainment is 41.5% and life expectancy is 78.6 years.
Potential advantages
- Median household income: $103,545, rank #2 of 10 available New Hampshire counties.
- Poor or fair health: 12.2%, rank #2 of 10 available New Hampshire counties.
- Bachelor’s degree or higher: 41.5%, rank #3 of 10 available New Hampshire counties.
Trade-offs to check
- Median home value: $421,100, rank #9 of 10; investigate local variation before moving.
- Median gross rent: $1,623/mo, rank #9 of 10; investigate local variation before moving.
- Unemployment rate: 2.8%, rank #9 of 10; investigate local variation before moving.
Income, housing, jobs, education & health
County metrics within New Hampshire
Rank and range use only counties in New Hampshire with that field available. A lower rank number is stronger when the metric has a clear direction.
Median household income
$103,545
$103,545; above the state county median of $88,416.
State rank #2 of 10 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median home value
$421,100
$421,100; above the state county median of $365,200.
State rank #9 of 10 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median gross rent
$1,623/mo
$1,623/mo; above the state county median of $1,289/mo.
State rank #9 of 10 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Unemployment rate
2.8%
2.8%; above the state county median of 2.4%.
State rank #9 of 10 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Local Area Unemployment Statistics
Bachelor’s degree or higher
41.5%
41.5%; above the state county median of 38.8%.
State rank #3 of 10 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Life expectancy
78.6 years
78.6 years; below the state county median of 78.6 years.
State rank #6 of 10 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Poor or fair health
12.2%
12.2%; below the state county median of 14%.
State rank #2 of 10 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Uninsured
6.6%
6.6%; below the state county median of 6.9%.
State rank #4 of 10 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Primary care access
1 per 1,198 residents
1 per 1,198 residents; below the state county median of 1 per 1,250 residents.
State rank #4 of 10 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Mental health access
1 per 245 residents
1 per 245 residents; below the state county median of 1 per 275 residents.
State rank #4 of 10 · County Health Rankings & RoadmapsCommon questions
Hillsborough FAQ
Is Hillsborough a good place to live?
Hillsborough may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing median household income, poor or fair health, and bachelor’s degree or higher. College attainment is 41.5% and life expectancy is 78.6 years.
What should I know before moving to Hillsborough?
Start with housing, employment, commute, schools, healthcare access, and the specific municipality. Housing benchmarks are $421,100 median home value and $1,623/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $103,545, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the population of Hillsborough?
Hillsborough has 426,378 residents in the 2020–2024 ACS 5-year dataset.
What is the FIPS code for Hillsborough?
The five-digit county FIPS code is 33011; the parent state FIPS is 33.
What is the median household income in Hillsborough?
The ACS median household income is $103,545.
How much does housing cost in Hillsborough?
Housing benchmarks are $421,100 median home value and $1,623/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $103,545, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the unemployment rate in Hillsborough?
The BLS LAUS annual-average unemployment rate is 2.8%.
Similar population
Nearby counties in the state ranking
#2Rockingham County319,082
#3Merrimack County155,967
#4Strafford County132,575
#5Grafton County92,120
Source and gate
Methodology and source periods
All records join by five-digit FIPS. Profiles publish when ACS county population is at least 100,000 or the county is the state’s largest. Missing source values remain unavailable and are excluded from ranks. Runtime data was generated 2026-07-26.
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