At a Glance
Median Income
$98,438
$50,418 per capita
Home Value
$305,800
Zillow: $560,043
Violent Crime
890/100K
2,186/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
36.4%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
2.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.1%
9.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Hillside Lake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hillside Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hillside Lake a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hillside Lake residents earn a median household income of $98,438 , which is 31% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $50,418. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,032 business establishments, including 828 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hillside Lake is $305,800 , 8% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $560,043. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.
Safety & Crime
Hillside Lake reports 890 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 134% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,186/100K.
Education
36.4% of adults in Hillside Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(8% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hillside Lake has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population1,073
Median Age46.6 yrs
Density2,063/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$98,438
Per Capita$50,418
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty2.4%
County GDP$20,302M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,364
Housing
A+
Home Value$305,800
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$560,043
Housing Units447
Rent Burden31.3%
Crime
F
Violent890/100K
Property2,186/100K
Health
Obesity26.1%
Diabetes6.9%
Smoking9.8%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death6,546/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain41.9 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation326 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+36.4%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+6.4%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 53%
Commute29 min
Broadband93.7%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries25
Did You Know?
The median home in Hillside Lake was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Hudson Valley Regional (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.464 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
6.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 828 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.