At a Glance
Median Income
$142,260
$37,581 per capita
Home Value
$551,200
Zillow: $852,523
Median Rent
$2,488/mo
31.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
30.6%
76.9% high school+
Unemployment
5.1%
11.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.9%
12.4% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hillcrest a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hillcrest residents earn a median household income of $142,260 , which is 89% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,581. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1% (42% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 12,607 business establishments, including 835 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hillcrest is $551,200 , 96% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $852,523. Median rent is $2,488/month, with 31.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.
Education
30.6% of adults in Hillcrest hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(9% below the national average).
76.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hillcrest has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population8,989
Median Age35.3 yrs
Density6,862/mi²
Male / Female58% / 43%
Foreign Born45.9%
Veterans2.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$142,260
Per Capita$37,581
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty11.9%
County GDP$24,442M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,246
Housing
A+
Home Value$551,200
Rent$2,488
Ownership74.1%
Zillow$852,523
Housing Units2,001
Rent Burden31.1%
Health
Obesity34.9%
Diabetes12.9%
Smoking12.4%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death5,423/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain47.2 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation540 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.6%
High School+76.9%
Graduate+12.0%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute31 min
Broadband94.5%
Internet Speed158 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries18
Did You Know?
The median home in Hillcrest was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Laguardia (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.471 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
7.5% of the population has a disability.
45.9% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 158 Mbps.
There are 835 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.