At a Glance
Median Income
$169,862
$65,986 per capita
Home Value
$656,800
Zillow: $819,800
Median Rent
$1,720/mo
36.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
19/100K
433/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
62.1%
96.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
2.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.6%
7.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Hillsdale Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hillsdale's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hillsdale a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hillsdale residents earn a median household income of $169,862 , which is 126% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $65,986. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.9% 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 Hillsdale is $656,800 , 133% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $819,800. Median rent is $1,720/month, with 36.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.
Safety & Crime
Hillsdale reports 19 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 95% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 433/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
62.1% of adults in Hillsdale hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(84% above the national average).
96.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hillsdale 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 39.
Data Overview
People
Population10,086
Median Age42.4 yrs
Density3,478/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$169,862
Per Capita$65,986
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty2.9%
County GDP$24,442M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,246
Housing
A+
Home Value$656,800
Rent$1,720
Ownership90.3%
Zillow$819,800
Housing Units3,515
Rent Burden36.3%
Crime
F
Violent19/100K
Property433/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault19/100K
Burglary39/100K
Health
Obesity24.6%
Diabetes6.4%
Smoking7.9%
Heart Disease3.9%
Premature Death5,423/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain48.2 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation64 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+62.1%
High School+96.0%
Graduate+26.9%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute27 min
Broadband98.1%
Internet Speed158 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries18
Did You Know?
The median home in Hillsdale was built in 1959.
21.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Laguardia (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.471 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.9% 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.
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