In Hillsborough, Florida, the median home price is $380,041, compared with the Florida median of $390,983; median household income is $79,540; the population is 1,522,748; schools rate 6.6 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 262.6 per 100k; and the average commute is 28.8 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Hillsborough at a glance
Population
1,522,748
Median Household Income
$79,540
Typical Home Value
$380,041
School District Rating
6.6
Violent Crime Rate
262.6
Avg Commute Time
28.8
About Hillsborough
Hillsborough has a population of 1,522,748. The median home value is $380,041, 3% below the Florida median. Median household income is $79,540 (7% above the Florida median). The most populated towns are Tampa, Wimauma-Riverview, and Brandon.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Hillsborough
7 towns, by population.
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Hillsborough at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Hillsborough?
- Hillsborough has a population of 1,522,748 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Hillsborough?
- The median home value in Hillsborough is $380,041. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Hillsborough?
- Median household income in Hillsborough is $79,540 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Hillsborough in?
- Hillsborough is in Florida.
- How many towns are in Hillsborough?
- Hillsborough contains 7 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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