At a Glance
Median Income
$53,125
$28,361 per capita
Home Value
$194,900
Zillow: $218,270
Median Rent
$748/mo
23.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.3%
82.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
17.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.4%
16.9% smoking rate
How Hildebran Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hildebran's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hildebran a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hildebran residents earn a median household income of $53,125 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,361. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,206 business establishments, including 375 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hildebran is $194,900 , 31% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $218,270. Median rent is $748/month, with 23.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Education
18.3% of adults in Hildebran hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(46% below the national average).
82.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hildebran has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population1,860
Median Age40.9 yrs
Density657/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born7.1%
Veterans5.1%
Economy
B
Median Income$53,125
Per Capita$28,361
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty17.5%
County GDP$12,403M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,072
Housing
A+
Home Value$194,900
Rent$748
Ownership62.8%
Zillow$218,270
Housing Units855
Rent Burden23.1%
Health
Obesity35.4%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death11,084/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain47.1 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation1,106 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.3%
High School+82.3%
Graduate+6.4%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 31%
Commute19 min
Broadband81.6%
Internet Speed156 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Hildebran was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Hickory Regional (2 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.466 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 156 Mbps.
There are 375 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 31 fatal vehicle crashes.