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Hillsdale, IN

Indiana · Metropolitan Area

Hillsdale is a small town in Indiana with a population of 195. Residents earn $64,091 per year, which is 15% below the national average.

4.3 /5.0
A Great
195 Population 361/sq mi density
$64,091 Median Income $29,756 per capita
$137,100 Home Value
52°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$64,091 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$137,100 home value
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $64,091
15% lower than US avg
Home Value $137,100
51% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 32.1%
5% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Hillsdale Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population195
Median Age41.3 yrs
Density361/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans11.8%

Economy

A
Median Income$64,091
Per Capita$29,756
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,134M
Commute59 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$137,100
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units61
Rent Burden28.2%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
AQI41 (Good)
Rain47.4 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation592 ft (180 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+32.1%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+9.8%
School Score6.01

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 27%
Commute59 min
Broadband78.0%
Libraries2

Is Hillsdale a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Hillsdale receives an overall livability score of 4.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Hillsdale stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Hillsdale is $64,091, 15% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 59 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Hillsdale is $137,100, 51% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

32.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.

Climate & Weather

Hillsdale experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. With 293 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches, including 13.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Hillsdale has a population of 195 with a density of 361 people per square mile. The median age is 41.3 years, 6% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

195
Total Population
361
People / sq mi
41.3yrs
Median Age
6% above US avg
0.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.2%
Female 50.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Hillsdale vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Hillsdale vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Hillsdale is $64,091, which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 59 minutes.

Income: Hillsdale vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$64,091
15% below US avg
Per Capita Income$29,756
Avg Weekly Wage$1,124
IRS Avg AGI$59,038

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)294
County GDP$1,134M

Business (County)

Restaurants28
Healthcare24
Retail47
Manufacturing13

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,750
21% below US avg
Cost of Living93.30 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate2.01%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time58.9 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Hillsdale is $137,100, 51% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$137,100
51% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden28.2%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$816
1 Bedroom$882
2 Bedrooms$1,096
3 Bedrooms$1,391
4 Bedrooms$1,590

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied87.2%
Housing Units61
Median Year Built1940

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,750
21% below US avg
Effective Rate2.01%
Hillsdale has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 47.4 inches. The area enjoys 293 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average52.0°F
4% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall47.4 inches
25% above US avg
Snowfall13.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation592 ft (180 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.4 km²)
Population Density361/sq mi
Coordinates39.7846°N, 87.3918°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
County FIPS18165
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 32.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (5% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 44.7-point margin. 78.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 71.3%
D 26.6%

Winner: Republican by 44.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+32.1%
5% below US avg
High School+100.0%
Graduate Degree+9.8%
School Test Score6.01
B+ Education Grade (3.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density361/sq mi
Total Area0.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access78.0%
Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities24
Restaurants28
Retail Stores47

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute58.9 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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