New Jersey · Metropolitan Area
Hillsdale is a small city in New Jersey with a population of 10,086. Residents earn $169,862 per year, which is 126% above the national average.
Based on current data, Hillsdale receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Hillsdale offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Hillsdale is $169,862, which is significantly higher than the national average — 126% above $75,149. This places Hillsdale among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.1%. Only 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
The median home value in Hillsdale is $656,800, making it a premium housing market at 133% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,720 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.9x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Hillsdale is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 19 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 391 per 100,000, 80% below the national average.
Hillsdale is a highly educated community — 62.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 96.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Hillsdale experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 83.5% |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 16.5% |
| 23% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $169,862 |
| 126% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $65,986 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,246 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $106,860 |
| Unemployment | 2.1% |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.9% |
| 77% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 12,607 |
| County GDP | $24,442M |
| Restaurants | 835 |
| Healthcare | 1,288 |
| Retail | 1,295 |
| Manufacturing | 219 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $14,358 |
| 310% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.19% |
| Commute Time | 27.1 min |
| Work from Home | 21.8% |
| Census Median | $656,800 |
| 133% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $819,800 |
| Median List Price | $917,000 |
| Median List Price | $917,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $428 |
| Homes Sold | 5 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 103.3% |
| Price Drops | 11.1% |
| Inventory | 9 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,720 |
| 48% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,599 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,759 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,132 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,658 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,005 |
| Owner-Occupied | 90.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $14,358 |
| 310% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.19% |
| Obesity | 24.6% |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 6.4% |
| Heart Disease | 3.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.5% |
| Asthma | 8.5% |
| COPD | 3.5% |
| Stroke | 2.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 16.7% |
| Depression | 16.5% |
| Mental Distress | 15.0% |
| Physical Distress | 9.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.4% |
| Premature Death | 5,423/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 95.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,288 |
| Total Violent | 19.1/100K |
| 95% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 19.1/100K |
| Total Property | 391.0/100K |
| 80% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 66.8/100K |
| Theft | 305.1/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 19.1/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 20 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 51.8°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 48.2 inches |
| 27% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 64 ft (20 m) |
| Area | 2.9 sq mi (7.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,478/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.0071°N, 74.0451°W |
| County FIPS | 36087 |
Winner: Republican by 11.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 62.1% |
| 84% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.0% |
| School Test Score | 6.24 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 3,478/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.9 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 18 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,288 |
| Restaurants | 835 |
| Retail Stores | 1,295 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 20 |
| Avg Commute | 27.1 min |
| Work from Home | 21.8% |