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What are the crime rate and median income in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire?
The violent-crime rate in Hillsborough County was 1.6 per 1,000 residents (2021-2025 average, FBI), 32% higher than the statewide rate (1.2). Median household income is $103,545 and the unemployment rate was 3.0% in August 2026. Population: about 426,378 (Census, 2020-2024).
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2021-2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Unemployment: BLS August 2026. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Hillsborough County?
Over 2021-2025, the county's police agencies sent the FBI reports of about 683 violent and 4,388 property crimes per year. The violent rate, 1.6 per 1,000 people, is 32% higher than the New Hampshire rate (1.2); nationally it is 3.7. Burglary, theft and car theft together come to 10.3 per 1,000 residents, compared with 9.4 across New Hampshire. Most violent crimes here are aggravated assaults (59%). CDC death records show about 7 homicide deaths a year in the county (1.6 per 100,000), a count that includes cases police may classify differently.
| Offense (yearly average, 2021-2025) | Hillsborough County | Per 1,000 | New Hampshire per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 683 | 1.6 | 1.2 | 3.7 |
| Murder | 7 | 0.02 | 0.01 | 0.06 |
| Rape | 167 | 0.39 | 0.40 | 0.40 |
| Robbery | 103 | 0.24 | 0.14 | 0.62 |
| Aggravated assault | 406 | 0.95 | 0.65 | 2.6 |
| Property crime | 4,388 | 10.3 | 9.4 | 18.1 |
| Burglary | 286 | 0.67 | 0.61 | 2.4 |
| Larceny-theft | 3,771 | 8.8 | 8.2 | 13.0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 331 | 0.77 | 0.64 | 2.6 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. County figures add up the city police and sheriff reports in the county (29 agencies; 100% of residents covered).
What is the median household income in Hillsborough County?
Half of households in Hillsborough County make more than $103,545 and half make less; across New Hampshire the midpoint is $99,031. Owner-occupied homes have a median value of $421,100, and the median rent is $1,623 a month. 6.6% of households received SNAP benefits in the past year (state: 6.1%). The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 3.0% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 7,173 people out of work and looking.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Hillsborough County | New Hampshire | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 426,378 | 1,394,868 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $103,545 | $99,031 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $421,100 | $402,500 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,623 | $1,491 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 3.1% | 3.3% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 6.7% | 7.2% | 12.5% |
| Households receiving SNAP (food stamps) | 6.6% | 6.1% | 12.1% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 41.5% | 40.6% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 67.4% | 72.8% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 41.0 | 43.3 | 38.9 |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.4% | 92.9% | 91.0% |
| People without health insurance | 5.5% | 5.3% | 8.4% |
What natural hazards and environmental sites are in Hillsborough County?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Hillsborough County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively Moderate”. No single hazard among floods, wildfire, tornadoes, heat waves, earthquakes and hurricanes is rated higher than “Relatively Moderate”. The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Superfund sites
6 Superfund sites are on or proposed for EPA's National Priorities List in Hillsborough County: Fletcher'S Paint Works & Storage, New Hampshire Plating Co., Sylvester, Savage Municipal Water Supply, South Municipal Water Supply Well and Mohawk Tannery. A listing means EPA is managing a long-term cleanup; it does not by itself mean anyone is exposed today.
High-hazard dams
The National Inventory of Dams lists 35 high-hazard dams in Hillsborough County. 10 are rated Poor or Unsatisfactory in condition, 22 Satisfactory or Fair. The two tallest are Everett Dam (115 ft) and Souhegan River Site 26 Dam (79 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
Industrial chemical releases
38 facilities in the county filed Toxics Release Inventory reports for 2024, together reporting 51,996 pounds of listed chemicals released on site. Reported releases are legal permitted amounts in most cases.
Disasters, air and water
No federal major disaster declaration covered Hillsborough County from 2016 through 2025 (COVID-19 excluded). EPA air monitors logged 0 days in 2024 when the air quality index reached “unhealthy for sensitive groups” or worse. Of 74 community water systems, 3 had an open health-based drinking-water violation in EPA's records (September 2026). EPA puts the county in radon zone 2 (moderate). NHTSA counted 32 traffic deaths in the county in 2024, including 4 pedestrians.
Is there road construction in Hillsborough County?
Hillsborough County had 11 highway work zones in the October 11, 2026 feed from the state DOT (0 active that day). Roads listed: FE Everett Turnpike, NH 101A and Greenfield Parkway. 4 are on interstates. The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in Hillsborough County?
Hillsborough County has 127 public schools (2024-25) and 43 private schools (2023-24) in federal school lists. 21 nursing homes are certified by Medicare or Medicaid here; star ratings for each are on the map and on Medicare's Care Compare. USGS mapping shows 57 fire or EMS stations and 32 police or sheriff stations. 4 state parks or recreation areas: Clough State Park, Greenfield State Park, Miller State Park and Silver Lake State Park.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Hillsborough County
Gun shops
10 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map in Hillsborough County (8 from the ATF licensee list, 2 from OpenStreetMap), plus 56 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). On the ATF list: American Arms (Merrimack), Amoskeag Auction Co INC (Manchester), Granite State Indoor Range & Gun Shop LLC (Hudson), Jt Affordable Firearms (Pelham), Milford Firearms LLC (Milford), Mitch Rosen Extraordinarygunleather LLC (Manchester), Morse Sporting Goods INC (Hillsboro) and The Gun Locker LLC (Milford).
Liquor stores
17 liquor stores are on the map in Hillsborough County: Djinn Spirits Distillery, New Hampshire Liquor & Wine Outlet (Bedford), New Hampshire Liquor & Wine Outlet (Brookline), New Hampshire Liquor & Wine Outlet (Hillsboro), New Hampshire Liquor & Wine Outlet (Hudson), New Hampshire Liquor & Wine Outlet (3 in Manchester), New Hampshire Liquor & Wine Outlet (Merrimack), New Hampshire Liquor & Wine Outlet (Milford) and 7 more. New Hampshire has no complete public liquor licence list we can use, so this count also draws on OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps and may miss some stores or include closed ones.
Planned Parenthood
One Planned Parenthood health center is on the map in Hillsborough County: Planned Parenthood of Northern New England-Manchester Clinic (Manchester).
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Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official; partial in some states); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Hillsborough County?
Hillsborough County averaged 683 reported violent crimes a year in 2021-2025, or 1.6 per 1,000 residents, 32% higher than the New Hampshire rate (1.2). The property-crime rate was 10.3 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Hillsborough County?
$103,545 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024 average), compared with $99,031 for New Hampshire and $80,734 nationally.
What is the unemployment rate in Hillsborough County?
The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 3.0% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 7,173 people out of work and looking.
What natural hazards affect Hillsborough County?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Hillsborough County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively Moderate”. No single hazard among floods, wildfire, tornadoes, heat waves, earthquakes and hurricanes is rated higher than “Relatively Moderate”.
Are there Superfund sites in Hillsborough County?
6 Superfund sites are on or proposed for EPA's National Priorities List in Hillsborough County: Fletcher'S Paint Works & Storage, New Hampshire Plating Co., Sylvester, Savage Municipal Water Supply, South Municipal Water Supply Well and Mohawk Tannery.
Is there road construction in Hillsborough County right now?
Hillsborough County had 11 highway work zones in the October 11, 2026 feed from the state DOT (0 active that day). Roads listed: FE Everett Turnpike, NH 101A and Greenfield Parkway. 4 are on interstates.
How many nursing homes are in Hillsborough County?
21 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes (CMS provider data, September 2026).
How does Hillsborough County compare with neighboring counties?
| County | Population | Violent crimes per 1,000 (2021-25) | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheshire County | 77,297 | 1.4 | $83,329 |
| Essex County, MA | 813,054 | 2.5 | $101,883 |
| Merrimack County | 155,967 | 1.1 | $97,004 |
| Middlesex County, MA | 1,638,365 | 1.9 | $130,847 |
| Rockingham County | 319,082 | 0.80 | $118,331 |
| Sullivan County | 43,715 | 1.2 | $80,858 |
| Worcester County, MA | 867,788 | 3.1 | $95,939 |
Cities in Hillsborough County with their own page: Manchester, Nashua.
More: New Hampshire statewide numbers · Sex-offender registry search (U.S. Justice Department, NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting 2021-2025 (agency level, Return A), averaged and summed by county by Map the Block; Census population; state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes 2021-2025.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables.
- Monthly unemployment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS), county data, not seasonally adjusted. Public domain.
- Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores; disasters: FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026). Chemical releases: U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory, reporting year 2024 (basic data file).
- Air and water: U.S. EPA AirData, annual AQI by county 2024; EPA Air Quality Design Values 2023-2025 (June 2026); U.S. EPA SDWIS via ECHO drinking-water download (September 30, 2026). Traffic deaths: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) 2024; Census population.
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026). Stations: U.S. Geological Survey, National Structures Dataset (Fire Stations/EMS Stations), October 2026 pull.
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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