At a Glance
Median Income
$47,708
$20,306 per capita
Home Value
$24,600
Zillow: $292,106
Median Rent
$1,092/mo
25.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
245/100K
4,640/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.5%
65.1% high school+
Unemployment
9.0%
8.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.5%
15.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
270 sunny days/yr
How Hilltop Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hilltop's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hilltop a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hilltop residents earn a median household income of $47,708 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,306. The unemployment rate stands at 9.0% (150% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,457 business establishments, including 1,243 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hilltop is $24,600 , 91% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $292,106. Median rent is $1,092/month, with 25.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Safety & Crime
Hilltop reports 245 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 36% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,640/100K.
Education
11.5% of adults in Hilltop hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(66% below the national average).
65.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hilltop has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population1,056
Median Age32.8 yrs
Density8,800/mi²
Male / Female61% / 39%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.2%
Economy
C+
Median Income$47,708
Per Capita$20,306
Unemployment9.0%
Poverty8.3%
County GDP$56,256M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,498
Housing
A+
Home Value$24,600
Rent$1,092
Ownership57.8%
Zillow$292,106
Housing Units423
Rent Burden25.8%
Crime
F
Violent245/100K
Property4,640/100K
Health
Obesity41.5%
Diabetes13.4%
Smoking15.9%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death7,827/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain30.7 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation936 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.5%
High School+65.1%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 27% / D 71%
Commute26 min
Broadband89.3%
Internet Speed172 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries21
Did You Know?
The median home in Hilltop was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.464 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 172 Mbps.
There are 1,243 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 29 fatal vehicle crashes.
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