Hillsborough, CA housing market
The typical Hillsborough home is worth about $5,471,000, up 12.7% in a year, 616% above the California typical home. Homes typically sell in 13 days, a little above asking.
Home values, sales, trends and how Hillsborough compares with the towns next door — updated as new data is published.
Hillsborough at a glance
A strong seller's market
Homes are selling faster than new ones are listed: less than two months of supply. Well-priced homes can draw several offers.
Typical home value, 2016–2026
Show as a table
| January | Hillsborough | California |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $3,672,000 | $453,000 |
| 2018 | $3,942,000 | $501,000 |
| 2019 | $4,075,000 | $539,000 |
| 2020 | $4,041,000 | $551,000 |
| 2021 | $4,352,000 | $607,000 |
| 2022 | $5,028,000 | $703,000 |
| 2023 | $4,939,000 | $727,000 |
| 2024 | $4,785,000 | $758,000 |
| 2025 | $4,869,000 | $782,000 |
| 2026 | $5,127,000 | $767,000 |
| August 2026 | $5,471,000 | $764,000 |
Hillsborough and its neighbors
| Town | Typical value | 1-yr change | Days on market | Median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsborough | $5.47M | +12.7% | 13 | $250,001 |
| Burlingame | $2.81M | +10.6% | 11 | $174,000 |
| San Mateo | $1.67M | +4.6% | 14 | $153,504 |
| Baywood Park | — | — | — | $217,206 |
| Highlands | — | — | — | $250,001 |
21.9 years of income
The typical Hillsborough home costs about 21.9 years of the town's median household income, more than across California (7.7 years).
How Hillsborough ranks on affordability →
Home value ÷ ACS median household income.
Owners, rent & taxes
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024.
Home values: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), Zillow Research, August 2026. Sales, days on market and supply: Redfin Data Center, May 2026. Income, ownership, taxes and rent: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Listings link to their publishers.