What percentage of people rent in Hillsborough, CA?
6.5% (±2.9 points) of the occupied homes in Hillsborough, CA are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 235 renting households against 3,375 that own their home.
In Hillsborough, the share of households that rent went from 6.7% in 2015–2019 to 6.5% in 2020–2024 (−0.2 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 6.5% (±2.9 points)
- Renting households
- 235 (±105)
- Median renter income
- $250,000 or more
Who rents and who owns in Hillsborough
| Hillsborough | San Mateo County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 6.5% (±2.9 points) | 41.5% (±0.7 points) | 44.1% (±0.2 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 235 (±105) | 109,812 (±1,879) | 5,980,523 (±22,985) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 3,375 (±201) | 154,607 (±1,889) | 7,567,568 (±37,334) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 2.8 (±0.8) | 2.6 (±0.0) | 2.7 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 3.1 (±0.2) | 2.9 (±0.0) | 3.0 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | $250,000 or more | $119,424 (±$3,650) | $71,186 (±$298) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $250,000 or more | $197,950 (±$4,038) | $127,456 (±$424) | $100,009 |
In Hillsborough, the renter share is lower than in San Mateo County (41.5%).
It is also lower than in California (44.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (34.8%).
In San Mateo County, Hillsborough ranks 29 of 31 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 1037 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in Hillsborough has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 6.7% (±2.2 points) | 6.5% (±2.9 points) | −0.2 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Households that rent in places near Hillsborough
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsborough | — | 6.5% (±2.9 points) | — |
| Baywood Park | 2.1 mi | 10.3% (±9.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Burlingame | 2.3 mi | 51.8% (±3.0 points) | Higher |
| San Mateo | 2.6 mi | 50.1% (±1.7 points) | Higher |
| Highlands | 2.7 mi | 15.3% (±4.9 points) | Higher |
| Millbrae | 3.7 mi | 39.2% (±3.0 points) | Higher |
| Belmont | 4.6 mi | 45.2% (±3.5 points) | Higher |
| Foster City | 5.9 mi | 49.2% (±2.7 points) | Higher |
| San Bruno | 6.2 mi | 37.9% (±2.7 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Burlingame, CA (51.8%), San Mateo, CA (50.1%), Highlands, CA (15.3%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that rent across San Mateo County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 23 | Highlands | 15.3% (±4.9 points) |
| 24 | Woodside | 12.6% (±4.3 points) |
| 25 | Atherton | 12.4% (±6.1 points) |
| 26 | El Granada | 11.5% (±6.2 points) |
| 27 | Baywood Park | 10.3% (±9.0 points) |
| 28 | Emerald Lake Hills | 9.2% (±3.8 points) |
| 29 | Hillsborough | 6.5% (±2.9 points) |
| 30 | Ladera | 3.8% (±5.9 points) |
| 31 | Moss Beach | 1.0% (±1.7 points) |
Showing 9 of 31 places in San Mateo County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Hillsborough
How many renters are there in Hillsborough?
Hillsborough has an estimated 235 (±105) renting households, 6.5% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in Hillsborough?
In Hillsborough, the share of households that rent went from 6.7% in 2015–2019 to 6.5% in 2020–2024 (−0.2 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How big are renting households in Hillsborough?
A renting household in Hillsborough has 2.8 people on average, against 3.1 in an owned home.
How much do renters earn in Hillsborough?
The median renting household in Hillsborough, CA has an income of $250,000 or more a year, against $250,000 or more for households that own their home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hillsborough town, California
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hillsborough town, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Hillsborough town, California
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Hillsborough town, California
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Hillsborough town, California
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Hillsborough town, California (place:33798, in state:06).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B19013_001E, B19013_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0047E, DP04_0047M, DP04_0046E, DP04_0046M, DP04_0049E, DP04_0049M, DP04_0048E, DP04_0048M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M
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