Median Income
$32,455
57% lower than US avg
Home Value
$106,300
62% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
4.5%
87% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate
41.3%
29% higher than US avg
Unemployment
13.1%
264% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
0.0%
100% lower than US avg
How Hilltown Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population306
Median Age63.8 yrs
Density556/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans91.0%
Economy
C
Median Income$32,455
Per Capita$22,498
Unemployment13.1%
Poverty0.0%
Commute21 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$106,300
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Health
Obesity41.3%
UninsuredN/A
Depression28.0%
Heart Disease7.2%
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
AQI35 (Good)
Rain45.6 in/yr
Elevation2,479 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.5%
High School+53.1%
School Score5.58
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 28%
Commute21 min
Broadband66.0%
Libraries1
Is Hilltown a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Hilltown receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Hilltown has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Hilltown is $32,455, 57% below the national average of $75,149. At 13.1%, unemployment is notably high. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Hilltown is $106,300, 62% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. A price-to-income ratio of 3.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Education
4.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 53.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Climate & Weather
Hilltown experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches, including 16.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Hilltown has a population of 306 with a density of 556 people per square mile. The median age is 63.8 years, 64% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).
Population
63.8yrs
Median Age
64% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
The median household income in Hilltown is $32,455, which is 57% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 13.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $32,455 |
| 57% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $22,498 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $801 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $48,395 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 13.1% |
| 264% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Establishments (County) | 400 |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 33 |
| Healthcare | 54 |
| Retail | 74 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
Tax & Cost of Living
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,829 |
| 9% above US avg |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.60% |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 20.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 91.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 9.0% |
The median home value in Hilltown is $106,300, 62% below the national average.
Home Values
| Census Median | $106,300 |
| 62% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $1,137 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,181 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,369 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,787 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,126 |
Ownership & Property
Property Tax
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,829 |
| 9% above US avg |
| Effective Rate | 3.60% |
In Hilltown, 41.3% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 28.0% report depression. 31.0% are physically inactive.
Health Metrics: Hilltown vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 41.3% |
| 29% above US avg |
| Diabetes | 12.9% |
| Heart Disease | 7.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.3% |
| Asthma | 11.6% |
| COPD | 9.9% |
| Stroke | 3.9% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| |
| Binge Drinking | 16.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.0% |
| Depression | 28.0% |
| Mental Distress | 21.3% |
| Physical Distress | 17.1% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 63.7% |
| |
| Checkup Rate | 74.9% |
| Premature Death | 19,228/100K |
Food & Exercise
| Food Environment | 7.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 98.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 54 |
Crime Rates: Hilltown vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Hilltown has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation is 45.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 52.5°F |
| 3% below US avg |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
Precipitation & Snow
| Annual Rainfall | 45.6 inches |
| 20% above US avg |
| Snowfall | 16.6 inches/yr |
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,479 ft (756 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 556/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.7290°N, 80.9822°W |
| County FIPS | 51640 |