Full Brewery Profile

Hillsborough, NC 27278

2 active breweries · Population 28,546 · North Carolina

Looking at Hillsborough, North Carolina (27278) as a brewery market: 2 active breweries, BDI of 7.0 (Average) with a walkability score of 92.4 and the opportunity model flags it as Moderate Opportunity. Below you'll find the full profile — concentration relative to population, how walkable the cluster is for visitors, and how the demographics line up against current competition.

At a Glance

Density Index
7.0
Average · #2,380 nationally
Walkability
92.4
Excellent Brewery Crawl
Opportunity
52.4
Moderate Opportunity
Active Breweries
2
Population 28,546

Density — BDI 7.0

Average

BDI measures breweries per 100,000 residents. 27278 ranks #2,380 nationally for craft beer density.

Walkability — BWS 92.4

Excellent Brewery Crawl
Walk Score N/A/100
Breweries Within 1hr Walk 2
Cluster Density 2 in 0.5mi

Walkability is calculated from Walk Score, transit data, and how tightly clustered breweries are. A score above 60 means you can chain several taprooms on foot.

Opportunity — BOS 52.4

Moderate Opportunity
Median Income $101,821
Age 25–44 5.7%
Bachelor's+ 53.8%

Opportunity score weights income, target demographics (25–44), education, and current competition. Higher means an under-served market with the right customer base.

Active Breweries in 27278

NameTypeAddress
Eno River BrewingMicro329 Allison StWebsite
Mystery Brewing CoBrewpub437 Dimmocks Mill Rd Ste 41Website

Drill Into Specific Metrics

🍺 Density Breakdown BDI ranking, type mix, and national comparison 🚶 Walkability Analysis BWS, walkable crawls, and transit access 📊 Opportunity Score Demographics, income, and market verdict 📈 North Carolina Market Health State openings, closures, and trend

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