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Hillside, NY

New York · Metropolitan Area

Hillside is a small town in New York with a population of 889. Residents earn $147,802 per year, which is 97% above the national average.

5.0 /5.0
A+ Excellent
889 Population 1,084/sq mi density
$147,802 Median Income $59,652 per capita
$444,600 Home Value
$2,188 Median Rent 28.6% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 271 sunny days/yr
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$147,802 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$444,600 home value, $2,188/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
63.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $147,802
97% higher than US avg
Home Value $444,600
58% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 63.9%
90% higher than US avg
Median Rent $2,188
88% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 29.1%
9% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.9%
75% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.5%
72% lower than US avg

How Hillside Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population889
Median Age48.8 yrs
Density1,084/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 91%
Veterans6.1%

Economy

A+
Median Income$147,802
Per Capita$59,652
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty3.5%
County GDP$10,454M
Commute27 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$444,600
Rent$2,188
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units356
Rent Burden28.6%

Health

Obesity29.1%
Uninsured5.9%
Smoking11.7%
Depression21.0%
Heart Disease4.9%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
AQI36 (Good)
Rain52.6 in/yr
Sunny Days271/yr
Elevation317 ft (97 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+63.9%
High School+98.1%
Graduate+35.1%
School Score5.39

Community

2024 VoteR 41% / D 59%
Commute27 min
Broadband100.0%
Libraries22

Is Hillside a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Hillside receives an overall livability score of 5.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Hillside stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Hillside is $147,802, which is significantly higher than the national average — 97% above $75,149. This places Hillside among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.9%. Only 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Hillside is $444,600, making it a premium housing market at 58% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,188 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

Hillside is a highly educated community — 63.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 98.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Hillside experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. With 271 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 52.6 inches, including 59.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Hillside has a population of 889 with a density of 1,084 people per square mile. The median age is 48.8 years, 25% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (90.9%), with 4% Black.

Population

889
Total Population
1,084
People / sq mi
48.8yrs
Median Age
25% above US avg
0.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.5%
Female 50.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Hillside vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only91.7%
17% above US avg
Spanish8.3%
38% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Hillside vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Hillside is $147,802, which is 97% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.9% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Income: Hillside vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$147,802
97% above US avg
Per Capita Income$59,652
Avg Weekly Wage$1,176
IRS Avg AGI$86,783

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.9%
75% below US avg
Poverty Rate3.5%
72% below US avg
Establishments (County)5,871
County GDP$10,454M

Business (County)

Restaurants622
Healthcare522
Retail683
Manufacturing205

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$9,767
179% above US avg
Cost of Living107.90 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate2.20%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.7 min
Drive Alone84.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home13.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Hillside is $444,600, 58% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $2,188 (88% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$444,600
58% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$2,188
88% above US avg
Rent Burden28.6%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,215
1 Bedroom$1,315
2 Bedrooms$1,579
3 Bedrooms$1,976
4 Bedrooms$2,193

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied93.5%
Housing Units356
Median Year Built1965

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$9,767
179% above US avg
Effective Rate2.20%
In Hillside, 29.1% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 5.9% of residents lack health insurance. 11.7% are current smokers. 21.0% report depression. 21.4% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Hillside vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity29.1%
9% below US avg
Diabetes8.1%
Heart Disease4.9%
High Blood Pressure30.5%
Asthma10.6%
COPD5.5%
Cancer7.5%
Stroke2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking11.7%
16% below US avg
Binge Drinking17.4%
Physical Inactivity21.4%
Depression21.0%
Mental Distress16.6%
Physical Distress11.8%
Short Sleep37.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.3%
Uninsured5.9%
31% below US avg
Primary Care1:1,678
Dentists1:1,470
Mental Health1:237
Checkup Rate79.0%
Dental Visits65.7%
Premature Death7,045/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.1/10
Exercise Access81.0%
Healthcare Facilities522
Hillside has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 52.6 inches. The area enjoys 271 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.4°F
7% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days271 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall52.6 inches
39% above US avg
Snowfall59.2 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation317 ft (97 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²)
Population Density1,084/sq mi
Coordinates41.9191°N, 74.0337°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS36111
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 63.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (90% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 18.7-point margin. 100.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 40.7%
D 59.3%

Winner: Democrat by 18.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+63.9%
90% above US avg
High School+98.1%
Graduate Degree+35.1%
School Test Score5.39
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density1,084/sq mi
Total Area0.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access100.0%
Public Libraries22
Healthcare Facilities522
Restaurants622
Retail Stores683

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)16

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.7 min
Drive Alone84.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home13.6%

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