At a Glance
Median Income
$97,713
$46,371 per capita
Home Value
$215,600
Zillow: $229,837
Median Rent
$893/mo
25.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
30.8%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
13.2%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
26.9% smoking rate
How Hilldale Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hilldale's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hilldale a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hilldale residents earn a median household income of $97,713 , which is 30% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $46,371. The unemployment rate stands at 13.2% (267% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,474 business establishments, including 769 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hilldale is $215,600 , 24% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $229,837. Median rent is $893/month, with 25.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Education
30.8% of adults in Hilldale hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(9% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hilldale has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,131
Median Age52.0 yrs
Density1,379/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans2.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$97,713
Per Capita$46,371
Unemployment13.2%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$20,580M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,075
Housing
A+
Home Value$215,600
Rent$893
Ownership85.9%
Zillow$229,837
Housing Units441
Rent Burden25.3%
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking26.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death10,192/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain38.7 in/yr
Elevation642 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.8%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+11.2%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute13 min
Broadband88.3%
Internet Speed180 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The median home in Hilldale was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
19.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 180 Mbps.
There are 769 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 30 fatal vehicle crashes.