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Hillsborough, North Carolina

Introduction to Hillsborough, North Carolina

Hillsborough, North Carolina, in Orange county, is 12 miles NW of Durham, North Carolina (center to center) and 33 miles NW of Raleigh, North Carolina. The town, which is located inside the Raleigh - Durham - Chapel Hill metropolitan area, has an estimated 5,446 residents.

Hillsborough History

This region was originally inhabited by Native American tribes. When explorer John Lawson traveled through this area in 1701, it was known as "Occaneechi Town". William Churton, who surveyed the region in 1754, was the area's first landowner. The community was named "Corbin Town" in honor of Francis Corbin. In 1759, it was renamed "Childsburgh" after Thomas Child who served as the attorney general for the state. The community was christened "Hillsborough" in honor of the Earl of Hillsborough.

Hillsborough and Nearby Attractions

  • Orange County Historical Museum
  • Bennett Place State Historic Site
  • Eno River State Park
  • North Carolina Zoo
  • Montrose Gardens

Things To Do In Hillsborough

Hillsborough's historic district, which is listed in the National Register of Historic Places, features a number of late-18th and early-19th century buildings including the Alexander Dickson House, the Burwell School, the Ruffin-Roulhac House, and the Hillsborough Presbyterian Church. Occaneechi Indian Village is a reconstructed 17th-century Native Indian settlement. The Ayr Mount Historic Site includes a restored Federal-era plantation house which showcases period antiques and fine art. The Orange County Historical Museum, located in the town, has displays of artifacts of historical importance. Historic Occoneechee Speedway Trail, which is the site of the original Occoneechee Speedway, is now a 44-acre natural area with trails and tracks. Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area offers opportunities for hiking. Montrose Gardens, another popular destination in the town, has a number of trees, rock gardens, a scree garden, and woodlands. Residents of Hillsborough also celebrate Hog Day, and the Cool Jazz Music Festival every year.

Hillsborough Transportation

Raleigh-Durham International Airport is the closest major airport.

Hillsborough Higher Education

Alamance Community College, University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill, Duke University, and North Carolina Central University are some of the colleges close to Hillsborough.

High Points

Hillsborough strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in North Carolina):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 12%Hillsborough Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Hillsborough Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Hillsborough, NC

Comparing Hillsborough to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Carolina (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population97
Racial Diversity98
Children Under 5 Years Old77
Well-Paid Single Women57
Age of the Population44
Senior Citizens43
Well-Paid Single Men36
Male Share of the Population24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size57
Portion of People Married24

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults78
Median Family Income58
People in Middle Class or Better47
People Above Poverty46

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home78
Public Transportation Use69
Short Commute Times43
Walking and Biking to Work23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built77
Seasonal and Vacation Housing75
Affordability of Property Taxes61
Affordability of Rents42
People Living Alone32
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime12
Low Property Crime11
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