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Hillside, United Kingdom

Scotland · United Kingdom

Hillside is a small town in Scotland, United Kingdom with a population of 1,170. Elevation: 138 ft (42 m). Average temperature: 46°F (8°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.2 /5.0
A Great
1,170 Population 1/sq mi density
138 ft Elevation 42 meters
46°F Avg Temperature 8°C
29.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$47,360 Median Income
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$47,360 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$204,065 home value, $1,184/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

People

Population1,170
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density1/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%

Economy

B
Median Income$47,360
Per Capita$47,360
Unemployment4.8%

Housing

A
Home Value$204,065
Rent$1,184
Ownership65.0%
Housing Units468

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
Rain29.7 in/yr
Sunny Days282/yr
Elevation138 ft (42 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+50.0%
High School+84.0%

Community

Population1,170
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation138 ft (42 m)
Coordinates56.7448°, -2.4740°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceScotland
Average Temperature46°F (8°C)
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation29.7 inches (753 mm)
Annual Snowfall7.8 inches (20 cm)
Median Household Income$47,360
Median Age40.6 years

About Hillside

Hillside is a small town in United Kingdom (Scotland) with a population of 1,170. The city sits at an elevation of 138 feet (42 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 46°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 34°F in January to 58°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Hillside has a population of 1,170 with a density of 1 people per square mile, spread across 885.8 square miles. The median age is 40.6 years, 4% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.5% female and 49.5% male. English is the primary language spoken at home by 90% of residents.

Population

1,170
Total Population
1
People / sq mi
40.6yrs
Median Age
4% above United Kingdom avg
885.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.5%
Female 50.5%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 90.0%
15% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 10.0%

Social Characteristics

Hillside vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Hillside is $47,360, which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $47,360 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $911, 36% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.8% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 106 business establishments. 24.0% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Hillside vs United Kingdom

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$47,360
37% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$47,360
Avg Weekly Wage$911

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.8%
32% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)106

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone60.0%
Public Transit18.0%
Work from Home24.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Hillside is $204,065, 28% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,184 (2% above the national average of $1,163). 65.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 468 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.3x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$204,065
28% below United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,184
2% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership65.0%
Owner-Occupied65.0%
Renter-Occupied35.0%
Housing Units468

Property Tax

Hillside experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 282 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 29.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 138 feet.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 58°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average45.5°F
16% below United Kingdom avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Sunny Days282 days/yr

Geography

Elevation138 ft (42 m)
Area885.8 sq mi (2,294.3 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates56.7448°N, 2.4740°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.7"
22% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 7.8"
Wettest Month (Jan) 3.11"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.73"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.0. Most recent: M2.5 on Jun 20, 2003.

Jun 20, 2003 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M3.0 135 km
Jun 20, 2003 14 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M2.8 136 km
Nov 30, 1997 4 km NNE of Kippen, United Kingdom M2.7 120 km
Aug 28, 1995 5 km NNW of Aviemore, United Kingdom M2.7 100 km
Jun 20, 2003 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M2.5 136 km
Jan 9, 1990 29 km W of Aberfeldy, United Kingdom M2.5 115 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 3.1 in Coldest, Wettest
February 35°F (2°C) 2.1 in
March 40°F (4°C) 2.2 in
April 44°F (7°C) 1.7 in Driest
May 50°F (10°C) 2.2 in
June 55°F (13°C) 2.1 in
July 58°F (14°C) 2.3 in Warmest
August 57°F (14°C) 2.7 in
September 53°F (11°C) 2.7 in
October 46°F (8°C) 3.1 in
November 39°F (4°C) 2.8 in
December 35°F (2°C) 2.6 in

Hillside has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 34°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.1") and April the driest (1.7").

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50.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 48% above the national average of 33.7%. 84.0% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+50.0%
48% above United Kingdom avg
High School+84.0%
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density1/sq mi
Total Area885.8 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone60.0%
Public Transit18.0%
Work from Home24.0%

Schools in Hillside

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Rosemount Primary School - - - -
Marykirk School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Hillside

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Greatest Hits Non-Stop - MP3 160 kbps
Dundee Radio Club community radio, field recordings MP3 320 kbps
Tay Bridges Radio - MP3 320 kbps
NOW Radio 80s 80's, 80s MP3
Radio North Angus - MP3 48 kbps
Mearns FM - MP3 96 kbps
Pure Beat Radio - MP3 320 kbps
Original 106 adult contemporary, pop music MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Hillside

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Brechin Town House Museum
Maggie Law Maritime Museum
Mill of Benholm
Montrose Air Station Heritage Centre
Montrose Museum
Signal Tower Museum
St Vigeans Sculptured Stones Museum
The Grassic Gibbon Centre
The Lifeboat House

Libraries in Hillside

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Arbroath Library0.0
Brechin Library0.0
Carnoustie Library0.0
Inglis Memorial Hall0.0
Inverbervie Library0.0
Mearns Academy Library0.0
Montrose Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Hillside

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Arbroath Farmers' Market
Carnoustie Farmers' Market
Fish Market
Montrose Farmers' Market

Hotels in Hillside

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Marykirik Hotel

Cafes in Hillside

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Charleton Farm Café

Monuments in Hillside

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mercat Cross

Breweries in Hillside

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Burnside Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Hillside

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Hillside

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Garthdee Ski Centre 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Hillside

24 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aberdeen International AirportABZLarge Airport
Dundee AirportDNDMedium Airport
Leuchars Station AirfieldADXMedium Airport
Aboyne Airfield-Small Airport
Archerfield Airstrip-Small Airport
Baldardo Field-Small Airport
Balgone Airstrip-Small Airport
Balgrummo Steading Airstrip-Small Airport
East Fortune Airfield-Small Airport
Fife Airport-Small Airport
Forfar Airstrip-Small Airport
Hatton Airstrip-Small Airport
Hilton of Carslogie Airstrip-Small Airport
Insch Airstrip-Small Airport
Kingsmuir Airfield-Small Airport
Kirriemuir Farm Strip-Small Airport
Laurencekirk-Small Airport
Montrose Airstrip-Small Airport
Netherley Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Old Meldrum-Small Airport
Pilmuir Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Pittodrie-House-Small Airport
Teuchats Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Whiterashes Farm Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Hillside

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Hillside Shop & Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Hillside

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Aberluthnott Parish Church
Dun and Hillside Parish Church
Dun Parish Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/London

🇬🇧 About United Kingdom

Capital London
Population 66,488,991
Area 244,820 km²
GDP (USD) $3,420,796,653,789
GDP per capita $49,944
HDI 0.940
Life expectancy 81.2 years
Internet users 96.3%
Urban population 83.2%
Currency GBP (Pound)
Languages English
Calling code +44
TLD .uk
Driving side left

Public Holidays in United Kingdom

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 2 2 January 2 January
Mar 17 Saint Patrick's Day Saint Patrick's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 4 Early May Bank Holiday Early May Bank Holiday
May 25 Spring Bank Holiday Spring Bank Holiday
Jun 15 World Cup Bank Holiday World Cup Bank Holiday
Jul 13 Battle of the Boyne Battle of the Boyne
Aug 3 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Aug 31 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Nov 30 Saint Andrew's Day Saint Andrew's Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hillside

What is the population of Hillside?

Hillside has a population of 1,170 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 885.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.6 years. The population is 50.5% female and 49.5% male.

Is Hillside expensive to live in?

The median household income is $47,360, 37% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $204,065 (28% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,184 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Hillside?

Hillside has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 34°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. The area receives 282 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.7 inches, with 7.8 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Hillside?

Hillside has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $911. There are 106 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Hillside?

The median home value in Hillside is $204,065. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,184. The homeownership rate is 65.0%.

How are the schools in Hillside?

50.0% of adults in Hillside hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 84.0% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Hillside?

90% of residents speak only English at home.

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