Moving to Hillsborough, NJ

About Hillsborough

Hillsborough is a large, fast-growing township in southern Somerset County known for Duke Farms and a mix of rural farmland and modern subdivisions. Housing ranges from farmhouses and colonials to newer single-family developments and townhome communities. It seeking open space and relative value versus northern Somerset towns.

Home prices in Hillsborough

Home prices in Hillsborough vary by neighborhood and property type.

Top places in Hillsborough

• Duke Farms — 2,740-acre estate-turned-public-environmental-center with trails, the Orchid Range, and the Farm Barn (free public access).
• Sourland Mountain Preserve — 4,000+ acre Somerset County park for hiking and mountain biking.
• Royce Brook Golf Club — public 27-hole golf course.
• Ann Van Middlesworth Park — athletic fields and the township's recreation hub.
• The historic Neshanic area and Hillsborough's farm stands along Route 206.
• Clawson Park and Woodfield Park — neighborhood parks.
• Hillsborough's Route 206 commercial corridor — major retail and dining.
• Nearby: downtown Somerville (~15 minutes).

Commuting from Hillsborough

• No in-town train station. Nearest NJ Transit stations: Somerville or Raritan (Raritan Valley Line, ~15–20 minutes by car).
• RVL offers select peak one-seat rides to NY Penn (per the NJ Transit RVL timetable, effective June 2026, read September 24, 2026); other trains require a change at Newark Penn with PATH connection. Typical trip from Somerville/Raritan to NY Penn is roughly 70–85 minutes (approximate).
• NJ Transit buses run along Route 206 toward Newark.
• Approximate drive to Midtown Manhattan: ~60–75 minutes (approximate; longer with traffic).

Schools in Hillsborough

Public schools: Hillsborough Township Public Schools. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.

Hillsborough FAQs

• What is the housing market like in Hillsborough, NJ?
  Home prices in Hillsborough vary by neighborhood and property type.
• How is the commute from Hillsborough, NJ?
  No in-town train station. Nearest NJ Transit stations: Somerville or Raritan (Raritan Valley Line, ~15–20 minutes by car).
• Which school district serves Hillsborough, NJ?
  Hillsborough is served by Hillsborough Township Public Schools. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.

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