Hillsborough
“Franklin Pierce's birthplace — NH's presidential small town”
$310K
Median home price
▲ 4.5% past year
About Hillsborough
Hillsborough is where President Franklin Pierce was born and the Pierce Homestead is a state historic site. The town straddles a picturesque stretch of the Contoocook River with covered bridges and a compact village center. Fox State Forest offers excellent hiking.
Market Snapshot
24
Days on market
median
$197
Price / sq ft
$27.80
Property tax
per $1,000 assessed
5.8%
Rental yield
avg gross
Quality of Life
Commute Times
30 min
to Concord
35 min
to Keene
40 min
to Manchester
90 min
to Boston
Amenities & Lifestyle
Ski resort
Lake / ocean
Hiking trails
Major airport
Hospital
Downtown area
Seasons in Hillsborough
Spring
Fox State Forest trail opening and Pierce Homestead tour season
Summer
Contoocook River swimming holes and local recreation
Fall
Hillsborough Balloon Festival and Fox State Forest foliage hiking
Winter
Quiet village living and snowmobile trails
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