Blended score for ZIP 27278's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

Somewhat walkable

out of 100

EPA National Walkability Index

9.0 / 20 -- Below average walkable

Google Places amenity density

75 / 100

Restaurants & cafes10

Grocery stores4

Parks0

Schools3

Transit stops8

Pharmacies1

Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.

Elementary

Hillsborough Elementary

1.46 mi away · Grades -1-5

Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)

4.0

Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating

State rating: B (2025)

Enrollment: 422
Student:teacher ratio: 13.6:1
District: Orange County Schools

Middle

Orange Middle

0.88 mi away · Grades 6-8

Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)

3.3

Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating

State rating: C (2025)

Enrollment: 520
Student:teacher ratio: 13.7:1
District: Orange County Schools

High

Orange High

1.05 mi away · Grades 9-12

Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)

3.7

Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating

State rating: B (2025)

Enrollment: 1,346
Student:teacher ratio: 17.0:1
District: Orange County Schools

Commute from Hillsborough

Real drive time from Hillsborough's center to Downtown Raleigh.

43 min

typical drive time

37.1 mi

distance

44 min

with current traffic

Current Weather

Live conditions in Hillsborough, from Roxboro, Person County Airport.

79°F

Clear

Cities near 27278

Hillsborough · all of Hillsborough Mebane · 10.5 mi Chapel Hill · 12.6 mi Burlington · 12.6 mi Durham · 13.4 mi Morrisville · 20.7 mi Pittsboro · 22.3 mi

ZIP codes near 27278

27705 (Durham) · 8.6 mi 27712 (Durham) · 9.2 mi 27514 (Chapel Hill) · 9.7 mi 27302 (Mebane) · 10.5 mi 27215 (Burlington) · 11.4 mi 27701 (Durham) · 11.5 mi 27707 (Durham) · 11.7 mi 27516 (Chapel Hill) · 12.4 mi

ZIP 27278 real estate FAQ

How many homes are for sale in ZIP 27278 right now?+

There are currently 166 active listings in ZIP 27278, North Carolina, pulled directly from the MLS.

What is the median home price in ZIP 27278?+

The median list price for active listings in ZIP 27278 is $449,945. Homes are spending an average of 136 days on market.

Is ZIP 27278's housing market up or down this year?+

Median closed-sale prices in ZIP 27278 have risen 4.4% year over year, based on trailing 12-month MLS sales.

What are the most popular neighborhoods in ZIP 27278?+

Based on current active listings, the neighborhoods with the most homes for sale in ZIP 27278 are Not in a Subdivision, Collins Ridge, Waterstone.

What schools serve ZIP 27278?+

The closest public schools to ZIP 27278's center are Hillsborough Elementary, Orange Middle, Orange High. See the schools section above for grade levels and district details.

Is ZIP 27278 walkable?+

ZIP 27278's center has a walkability score of 57 out of 100, blending EPA's National Walkability Index with nearby-amenity density.

What is the commute like from ZIP 27278?+

The typical drive from Hillsborough's center to Downtown Raleigh is about 43 minutes (37.1 miles).

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