Neighborhood

Hillsborough Heights, Hillsborough, CA

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4.1 /5

Neighborhood Factors

Market Conditions

  • Neighborhood Factors
    Price
    $6.38M(2)
  • Neighborhood Factors
    Overvalued
    $748k(2)
  • Neighborhood Factors
    Appreciation
    16%(2)

(1) Limited data(2) City data used

Hillsborough Heights at a Glance

Hillsborough Heights is ranked #7 of 12 neighborhoods in Hillsborough with an overall score of 4.1/5. Its standout factors are curb appeal (5.0/5) and schools (4.6/5, 7th of 12 in Hillsborough), at a typical home price of $6.38M, which Houseberry currently rates as overvalued by about $1,208,000. The trade-offs are nearby merchants (1.6/5) and public spaces (2.0/5).

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Hillsborough Heights Amenities

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Near good merchants

    1.6

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Public Spaces

    2

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Curb Appeal

    5

Overall Amenities score: 3.1

Hillsborough Heights Weather

77%
of possible sunshine
Of all the daylight this spot gets in a year, 77% arrives as sunshine - clouds and fog block the rest.
Hillsborough Heights ranks 7th of 12 for sunshine in Hillsborough, and it out-suns about a quarter of the Bay Area. Its warmest month is September, averaging 74° highs, and it gets about 22 inches of rain a year, the driest in the city.
Average daily high and low temperature
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Rank in Hillsborough
7th of 12
Across the Bay Area
27th percentile
Rain per year
22 in driest in city
Warmest month
Sep 74° avg high
Summer day
55° → 72°F
Winter day
44° → 59°F
Sunshine and temperature figures are 30-year climate averages for this neighborhood's location.

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Schools Serving Hillsborough Heights

School NameTypeGradesHouseberry School Score
South Hillsborough PrimaryK-5
Crocker Middle Middle6-8
San Mateo High High9-12

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Houseberry School Score Data

from CA Dept. of Education

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Hillsborough Heights FAQs

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Is Hillsborough Heights a good place to live?

Hillsborough Heights ranks 7th of 12 neighborhoods in Hillsborough with an overall Houseberry score of 4.1 out of 5. Its strongest factors are curb appeal (5.0/5) and schools (4.6/5). The trade-offs are nearby merchants (1.6/5) and public spaces (2.0/5).

Is Hillsborough Heights safe?

Hillsborough Heights, Hillsborough scores 4.3 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 6th of 12 neighborhoods in Hillsborough.

What do homes in Hillsborough Heights cost?

The typical home price in Hillsborough Heights, Hillsborough is $6.38M. Houseberry currently rates it overvalued by about $1,208,000 against comparable neighborhoods.

Are home prices in Hillsborough Heights rising or falling?

Houseberry uses the Hillsborough figure for Hillsborough Heights: typical home prices across Hillsborough are up about 16.2% over the past 12 months. The typical home price in Hillsborough Heights, Hillsborough is $6.38M. The full 12-month history is charted in the Typical Home Price section on this page.

Which schools serve Hillsborough Heights?

Schools serving Hillsborough Heights, Hillsborough include South Hillsborough (5.0/5), Crocker Middle (4.9/5) and San Mateo High (3.8/5).

What is the weather like in Hillsborough Heights?

Hillsborough Heights, Hillsborough receives 77% of its possible sunshine, 7th of 12 in Hillsborough. Summer days run 55° to 72°F and winter days 44° to 59°F, September is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 22 inches a year.

Is Hillsborough Heights walkable to shops and restaurants?

Hillsborough Heights, Hillsborough scores 1.6 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 2.0 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.1 out of 5, 11th of 12 in Hillsborough.

What is Hillsborough Heights known for?

Hillsborough Heights, Hillsborough is associated with Upscale and Grand. Its highest-scoring factors are curb appeal (5.0/5) and schools (4.6/5).

How does Hillsborough Heights compare to other Hillsborough neighborhoods?

Hillsborough Heights ranks 7th of 12 neighborhoods in Hillsborough. It ranks 7th of 12 in Hillsborough for schools (4.6/5) and scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.6/5). The next-ranked neighborhoods in Hillsborough are Hillsborough Oaksbridge and Carolands.

What are the downsides of living in Hillsborough Heights?

Hillsborough Heights, Hillsborough scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.6/5) and public spaces (2.0/5).

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Ryan Tract, Hillsborough
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Overall Score : 4.8
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Overall Score : 4.6
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