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Hillcrest, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Rockland County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
8,989 Population 6,862/sq mi density
$142,260 Median Income $37,581 per capita
$551,200 Home Value $852,523 Zillow
$2,488 Median Rent 31.1% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
224 Violent Crime/100K 785 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$142,260 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$551,200 home value, $2,488/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
224 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Hillcrest, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$142,260
89% above
$37,581 per capita
Home Value
$551,200
96% above
Zillow: $852,523
Median Rent
$2,488/mo
114% above
31.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
224/100K
41% below
785/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
30.6%
9% below
76.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
6% below
11.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.9%
9% above
12.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
189%
Home Value
196%
Rent
214%
Poverty
96%
Bachelor's
91%
Unemployment
94%
Crime
59%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hillcrest a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
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 3.4% (6% below 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.

Safety & Crime

Hillcrest reports 224 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 41% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 785/100K.

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 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population8,989
Median Age35.3 yrs
Density6,862/mi²
Male / Female58% / 43%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.6%

Economy

A+
Median Income$142,260
Per Capita$37,581
Unemployment3.4%
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%

Crime

F
Violent224/100K
Property785/100K

Health

Obesity34.9%
Diabetes12.9%
Smoking12.4%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death5,423/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain48.2 in/yr
AQI36 (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.
7.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.