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Hillsborough Township, NJ 55+ rental communities & homes for rent
Living in Hillsborough Township
Hillsborough Township is a town in Somerset County, New Jersey. Its prime location offers proximity to bigger cities, while still having the relaxed environment of a small town.…
Hillsborough Township is a town in Somerset County, New Jersey. Its prime location offers proximity to bigger cities, while still having the relaxed environment of a small town. Besides that, the city is home to a quaint downtown with a friendly atmosphere with a neighborly feel.
Climate & Geography
Located in Central New Jersey, Hillsborough Township is between Philadelphia and New York City. Hillsborough Township experiences a relatively moderate humid subtropical climate with hot, humid summers and cold winters. Residents can also expect to see about 200 sunny days a year.
Recreation, Culture & Entertainment
Residents of Hillsborough Township have plenty of options to get outside and explore the scenery of the town. Some of these include Duke Farms and Sourland Mountain Preserve, as well as many more state and local parks. There is also Norz Hill Farm and Market where locals go to find fresh fruits and vegetables.
Downtown, there are plenty of shopping malls and outlets. Aside from shops and restaurants, there are breweries and the Hillsborough Cinema. Hillsborough Township is under two hours away from both Philadelphia and New York City, where residents can find even more amenities.
Cost of Living & Taxes
The overall cost of living in Hillsborough Township is higher than both state and national averages. This is primarily due to the cost of housing, which is well above the U.S average.
In New Jersey, Social Security benefits are untaxed, and residents 65 and older qualify to exclude some of their retirement income. They may also be eligible for property tax reimbursement and a $250 tax deduction from property taxes. The combined sales tax rate for Hillsborough is 6.63 percent.
Health Care
Within 10 miles of Hillsborough Township, residents can find several hospitals that U.S. News rates high performing, such as Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center and Hunterdon Medical Center. There are also Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital and St. Peter’s University Hospital, both rated high performing in five adult specialties and procedures.
Frequently Asked Questions
In Hillsborough Township, there are no large communities, no medium communities, and 2 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Hillsborough Township has 185 homes, the largest has 296 homes, and the average communities consists of 240 homes.
Yes, there is new 55+ home available in Hillsborough Township. The most recent communities started in Hillsborough Township include Gateway at Royce Brook, Hearthstone at Hillsborough. There is also 1 communities in Hillsborough Township that offers new construction homes, including Gateway at Royce Brook.
Yes, there is gated 55+ communities in Hillsborough Township. Approximately 50.0% of 55+ communities in the area are gated. For instance, Gateway at Royce Brook is a gated communities with 296 homes.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Hillsborough Township stay on the market for around 189 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $703,704, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Gateway at Royce Brook average around $853,295, while homes in Hearthstone at Hillsborough average around $554,112.
1 communities near Hillsborough Township
85 homes near Hillsborough Township
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,155 sq ft
2 beds
|2 baths
|2,000 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|2,207 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|4 baths
|3,997 sq ft
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,418 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,588 sq ft
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,491 sq ft
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,418 sq ft
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,588 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|3 baths
|2,118 sq ft
4 beds
|3 baths
|3,303 sq ft
4 beds
|3 baths
|3,303 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,214 sq ft
3 beds
|4 baths
|3,091 sq ft
3 beds
|3 baths
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,265 sq ft
|Townhouse,Condominium
3 beds
|4 baths
|2,935 sq ft
1 beds
|2 baths
|1,119 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|2,270 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,870 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,870 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,375 sq ft
Frequently Asked Questions
In Hillsborough Township, there are no large communities, no medium communities, and 2 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Hillsborough Township has 185 homes, the largest has 296 homes, and the average communities consists of 240 homes.
Yes, there is new 55+ home available in Hillsborough Township. The most recent communities started in Hillsborough Township include Gateway at Royce Brook, Hearthstone at Hillsborough. There is also 1 communities in Hillsborough Township that offers new construction homes, including Gateway at Royce Brook.
Yes, there is gated 55+ communities in Hillsborough Township. Approximately 50.0% of 55+ communities in the area are gated. For instance, Gateway at Royce Brook is a gated communities with 296 homes.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Hillsborough Township stay on the market for around 189 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $703,704, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Gateway at Royce Brook average around $853,295, while homes in Hearthstone at Hillsborough average around $554,112.
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