Hillsborough Heights, Hillsborough, CA
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 median home price of $8.3M, 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), with prices running about 18% above the Hillsborough median.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants1.6
Public Spaces2
Curb Appeal5
Overall Amenities score: 3.1
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Hillsborough | Primary | K-5 | |
| Crocker Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| San Mateo High | High | 9-12 |
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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) and a median home price of $8.3M against the Hillsborough median of $7.05M.
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 median home price in Hillsborough Heights, Hillsborough is $8.3M, compared with $7.05M for Hillsborough as a whole. Houseberry currently rates it overvalued by about $1,208,000 against comparable neighborhoods.
Are home prices in Hillsborough Heights rising or falling?
The median home price in Hillsborough Heights, Hillsborough is roughly flat over the past 12 months, at $8.3M against $8.3M a year earlier. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median 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, Grand and Exclusive. 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). Its median home price of $8.3M runs about 18% above the Hillsborough median of $7.05M.
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