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Hillsville, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Hillsville is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 459. Residents earn $32,279 per year, which is 57% below the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
459 Population 383/sq mi density
$32,279 Median Income $28,717 per capita
$112,000 Home Value
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$32,279 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$112,000 home value
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $32,279
57% lower than US avg
Home Value $112,000
60% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 11.4%
66% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.0%
84% lower than US avg

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

People

Population459
Median Age48.4 yrs
Density383/mi²
Male / Female62% / 38%
Largest GroupWhite 96%
Veterans12.4%

Economy

B+
Median Income$32,279
Per Capita$28,717
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty2.0%
County GDP$12,615M
Commute25 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$112,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Rent Burden28.9%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain41.8 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,142 ft (348 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.4%
High School+89.1%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 54% / D 45%
Commute25 min
Broadband69.6%
Libraries16

Is Hillsville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Hillsville receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Hillsville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Hillsville is $32,279, 57% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 2.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Hillsville is $112,000, 60% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. A price-to-income ratio of 3.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

11.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Hillsville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches, including 27.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Hillsville has a population of 459 with a density of 383 people per square mile. The median age is 48.4 years, 24% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.3%).

Population

459
Total Population
383
People / sq mi
48.4yrs
Median Age
24% above US avg
1.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 61.7%
Female 38.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Hillsville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Hillsville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Hillsville is $32,279, which is 57% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: Hillsville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$32,279
57% below US avg
Per Capita Income$28,717
Avg Weekly Wage$993
IRS Avg AGI$65,728

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.0%
84% below US avg
Establishments (County)6,253
County GDP$12,615M

Business (County)

Restaurants557
Healthcare727
Retail807
Manufacturing297

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,653
62% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate5.05%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.5 min
Drive Alone87.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home8.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Hillsville is $112,000, 60% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$112,000
60% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden28.9%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied85.9%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,653
62% above US avg
Effective Rate5.05%
Hillsville has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 41.8 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.1°F
5% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall41.8 inches
10% above US avg
Snowfall27.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,142 ft (348 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²)
Population Density383/sq mi
Coordinates41.0118°N, 80.4973°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS39099
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 11.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 9.4-point margin. 69.6% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 54.4%
D 44.9%

Winner: Republican by 9.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+11.4%
66% below US avg
High School+89.1%
School Test Score5.95
D Education Grade (1.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density383/sq mi
Total Area1.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access69.6%
Public Libraries16
Healthcare Facilities727
Restaurants557
Retail Stores807

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)34

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.5 min
Drive Alone87.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home8.8%

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