Hillside, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Ulster County County
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
$362,462 Zillow
48°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$147,802 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$444,600 home value, /mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
63.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Hillside experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.2 inches. The area receives 59.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 48.0°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 317 ft (97 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,084/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.9191°N, 74.0337°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Ulster County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hudson Valley Regional (POU) 22 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 87.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 45.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 80.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.3 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1964 | LONG ISLAND, NY | Meteorological | 0.3 m | - | 147 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 4.6 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.8 in |
Hillside has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 24°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (2.6").