Hillcrest Heights, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Polk County County

4.6 /5.0
A+ Excellent
374 Population 2,338/sq mi density
$115,568 Median Income $42,273 per capita
$223,500 Home Value $258,329 Zillow
$1,000 Median Rent 27.5% income on rent
74°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.6 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$115,568 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$223,500 home value, $1,000/mo rent
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Hillcrest Heights, FL

At a Glance

Median Income
$115,568
54% above
$42,273 per capita
Home Value
$223,500
21% below
Zillow: $258,329
Median Rent
$1,000/mo
14% below
27.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
36.1%
7% above
84.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
8% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.0%
21% above
17.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
74°F

How Hillcrest Heights Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
154%
Home Value
79%
Rent
86%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
107%
Unemployment
92%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hillcrest Heights a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Hillcrest Heights residents earn a median household income of $115,568 , which is 54% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $42,273. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 17,281 business establishments, including 1,064 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hillcrest Heights is $223,500 , 21% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $258,329. Median rent is $1,000/month, with 27.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.

Education

36.1% of adults in Hillcrest Heights hold a bachelor's degree or higher (7% above the national average). 84.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hillcrest Heights has an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population374
Median Age55.6 yrs
Density2,338/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans13.4%

Economy

A+
Median Income$115,568
Per Capita$42,273
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$44,304M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,071

Housing

A+
Home Value$223,500
Rent$1,000
Ownership88.9%
Zillow$258,329
Housing Units143
Rent Burden27.5%

Health

Obesity39.0%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking17.7%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death9,798/100K

Climate

Avg Temp74°F
Rain52.8 in/yr
Elevation173 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+36.1%
High School+84.6%
Graduate+8.9%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute33 min
Broadband98.3%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries19

Did You Know?

The median home in Hillcrest Heights was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Winter Haven Regional (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.447 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
7.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
There are 1,064 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 121 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.