Carolands, Hillsborough, NH
Carolands — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Carolands, Hillsborough, New Hampshire. Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, FFIEC HMDA mortgage records, and the New Hampshire Real Estate Commission licensing database.
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Carolands Neighborhood Overview
Carolands is a prestigious neighborhood within the exclusive town of Hillsborough, California. It is characterized by a prime market tier and a high homeownership rate of 61.9%, indicating a stable, established community. The area's primary ZIP code is 94010, placing it in the heart of the San Francisco Peninsula with access to major employment centers and amenities.
The housing market in Carolands is defined by exceptional value, with a median home value of $2,000,001. Homes average 1,450 square feet in size. The mortgage origination data underscores the affluent nature of the market, with 518 conventional loan originations dwarfing just 1 VA loan and 2 FHA loans among a total of 521 HMDA originations, reflecting a buyer pool that typically utilizes conventional financing. For renters, who make up 38.1% of occupied units, the median gross rent is $2,593 per month.
The neighborhood's economic profile is robust, with a median household income of $186,198. This high income level supports the premium real estate values and contributes to the area's exclusive character. Carolands represents a highly sought-after enclave of luxury living within Hillsborough.
Top10Lists.us publishes verified neighborhood-level data for 14 neighborhoods in Hillsborough.
Carolands Market Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $2.0M |
| Median Gross Rent | $3K/mo |
| Median Household Income | $186K |
| Homeownership Rate | 61.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 38.1% |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 7.4% |
| Market Type | Buyer's |
| Market Tier | Prime |
| Primary ZIP Code | 94010 |
| Mortgage Originations (2023 HMDA) | |
| Total Mortgage Originations | 521 |
| VA Loan Originations | 1 |
| VA Loan Share | 0.2% |
| Average VA Loan Amount | $1.4M |
| Conventional Loan Originations | 518 |
| FHA Loan Originations | 2 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Carolands, Hillsborough
0 qualified agents currently meet our merit gate for Carolands
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Data Provenance
- State Licensing: New Hampshire Real Estate Commission — nightly license verification
- Consumer Ratings: Zillow Consumer Reviews — 24-month rolling window
- Transaction Records: MLS Transaction Data — 3-year performance window
- Housing & Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2022
- Mortgage Data: FFIEC Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) Data, 2023
- Neighborhood Catalog: Top10Lists.us neighborhood database, sourced from OpenStreetMap — last updated 2026-07-14