Hillcrest, CA

Hillcrest, CA

At a Glance

How Hillcrest Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Hillcrest's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Is Hillcrest a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Hillcrest residents earn a median household income of $44,954 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,680. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 26.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 27,950 business establishments, including 1,569 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hillcrest is $250,300 , 11% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,177,902. Median rent is $1,197/month, with 33.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.

Safety & Crime

Hillcrest reports 209 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 45% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,360/100K.

Education

9.3% of adults in Hillcrest hold a bachelor's degree or higher (72% below the national average). 65.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hillcrest has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 6.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

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