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Hillcrest, CA Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Adeline S.

What I wish I knew before living in Hillcrest

Random thought, We're a young couple and Crime rate is something to consider -Hillcrest sits at 209.2 per 100K. Homes are going for about $250,300 on average. Poverty rate is 26.4%, which is higher than I expected. The unemployment rate is 5.0%, which is about average. The suburbs are where most fam...

0 replies 3 upvotes living
Kenneth R.

Moving to Hillcrest for work -advice?

Average temperature is around 65--F, so the weather is moderate. The median home value here is around $250,300, which seems about average. Household incomes average around $44,954 in Hillcrest. Median household income is $44,954, which feels on the lower side for the area. It's a very car-dependent ...

2 replies 13 upvotes moving
Austin Ramirez

Remote worker thinking about Hillcrest

Been meaning to ask this. I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Rent is about $1,197/month for a decent place. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Am I overthinking this? There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Down...

5 replies 15 upvotes moving
Maya Martinez

What Hillcrest does better than anywhere else

Median household income is $44,954, which feels on the lower side for the area. Poverty rate is 26.4%, which is higher than I expected. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Thoughts? Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no...

3 replies 14 upvotes best-worst
Addison Foster

Hillcrest vs Raleigh -which is better?

Hey, Median household income is $44,954, which feels on the lower side for the area. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The weather takes some getting used to. Worth the trade-offs? Any help is appreciated. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The food scene here is surprisingly...

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Addison Foster

Co-working spaces in Hillcrest?

Hey folks, I'm a remote worker and You can expect to pay around $1,197 for rent here. Average temperature is around 65--F, so the weather is moderate. The city has invested a lot in new development. Has anyone dealt with this?

2 replies 13 upvotes jobs
Adam T.

Hillcrest in the winter -how bad?

Hey everyone, My partner and I are Rent is about $1,197/month for a decent place. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Is this normal for Hillcrest? TIA! There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's a very car-d...

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Maya Martinez

Is it worth buying in Hillcrest?

My family moved here when I was a kid. The unemployment rate is 5.0%, which is about average. The median home value here is around $250,300, which seems about average. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. What would you do?

2 replies 6 upvotes housing
Isabelle Edwards

Raising a family in Hillcrest -thoughts?

I grew up here but left for a while. The median home value here is around $250,300, which seems about average. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Anyone in a similar situation? The suburbs are where most families end up. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's not perfect, ...

0 replies 13 upvotes living
Sarah Sanders

Housing market in Hillcrest right now

Curious what people think. Median household income is $44,954, which feels on the lower side for the area.

0 replies 13 upvotes housing
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