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Hillsdale, NJ Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Ethan Jones

How is Hillsdale for outdoor activities?

I'm a remote worker and You can expect to pay around $1,720 for rent here. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Anyone in a similar situation? Looking forward to hearing from you all. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The weather takes some getting used to. Night life is d...

7 replies 2 upvotes qa
Brooks Jones

Relocating to Hillsdale, NJ -pros and cons?

Longtime lurker here, The median home value here is around $656,800, which is pretty steep. Median household income is $169,862, which feels pretty solid for the area. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Night life is decent if you know the right...

15 replies 13 upvotes moving
Brooks Jones

Best industries in Hillsdale right now

You can expect to pay around $1,720 for rent here. With a population of 10,086, Hillsdale is a small town. The city has invested a lot in new development. Am I overthinking this? The city has invested a lot in new development. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.

3 replies 10 upvotes jobs
Arianna Evans

Thinking about relocating to Hillsdale from Phoenix

Longtime lurker here, Born and raised here. Poverty rate is 2.9%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $656,800, which is pretty steep. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. What are your go-to spots? It's a...

3 replies 12 upvotes moving
Ian C.

Rent vs buy in Hillsdale -what makes sense?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm a teacher here and Poverty rate is 2.9%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $169,862 in Hillsdale. The median home value here is around $656,800, which is pretty steep. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Public tran...

0 replies 14 upvotes housing
Grace Ward

Is Hillsdale worth moving to in 2026?

Hey everyone, I relocated for work and Average temperature is around 52--F, so expect cold winters. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. What would you do? The weather takes some getting used to. Property taxes are high but you get good services.

3 replies 8 upvotes moving
Arianna Evans

Is Hillsdale worth moving to in 2026?

Hello, I'm retired and Average temperature is around 52--F, so expect cold winters. It's a a small town city with about 10,086 people. The food scene here is surprisingly good. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much.

2 replies 0 upvotes moving
Ian C.

Living in Hillsdale -the reality

First post here. I work in tech and Homes are going for about $656,800 on average. You can expect to pay around $1,720 for rent here. The city has invested a lot in new development. Would love some local perspective. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Traffic can be rough during rush ho...

2 replies 14 upvotes living
Alice C.

Pros and cons of Hillsdale after 14 years

I grew up here but left for a while. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Would love some local perspective.

1 replies 15 upvotes living
Ian C.

Freelancing from Hillsdale -experience?

Hello, I'm a remote worker and Average temperature is around 52--F, so expect cold winters. Rent is about $1,720/month for a decent place. Median household income is $169,862, which feels pretty solid for the area. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's changing fast -some good, s...

2 replies 8 upvotes jobs
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