Maryland · Metropolitan Area
Hillandale is a small town in Maryland with a population of 4,901. Residents earn $159,118 per year, which is 112% above the national average.
Based on current data, Hillandale receives an overall livability score of 4.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Hillandale stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Hillandale is $159,118, which is significantly higher than the national average — 112% above $75,149. This places Hillandale among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.5%. Only 1.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.
The median home value in Hillandale is $509,900, making it a premium housing market at 81% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $3,217 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Hillandale is a highly educated community — 52.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 87.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Hillandale enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.0 inches, including 15.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 60.3% |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 39.7% |
| 196% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $159,118 |
| 112% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $54,251 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,672 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $131,728 |
| Unemployment | 2.5% |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.4% |
| 89% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 11,342 |
| County GDP | $37,130M |
| Restaurants | 703 |
| Healthcare | 1,202 |
| Retail | 822 |
| Manufacturing | 168 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,202 |
| 134% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.61% |
| Commute Time | 31.6 min |
| Work from Home | 19.0% |
| Census Median | $509,900 |
| 81% above US avg |
| $/Sq Ft | $231 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 90.1% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 3 |
| Census Median Rent | $3,217 |
| 177% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,312 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,400 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,648 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,123 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,442 |
| Owner-Occupied | 87.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,202 |
| 134% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.61% |
| Obesity | 33.1% |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.1% |
| Heart Disease | 5.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.6% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| COPD | 5.1% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 13.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.6% |
| Depression | 17.0% |
| Mental Distress | 14.4% |
| Physical Distress | 12.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.1% |
| Premature Death | 4,573/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 98.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,202 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 29 |
| Annual Average | 55.9°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 44.0 inches |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 15.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 279 ft (85 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,593/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.0263°N, 76.9752°W |
| County FIPS | 24027 |
Winner: Democrat by 41.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 52.4% |
| 55% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 87.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.85 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 2,593/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.9 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 7 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,202 |
| Restaurants | 703 |
| Retail Stores | 822 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 29 |
| Avg Commute | 31.6 min |
| Work from Home | 19.0% |