Hilltown, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Galax city County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
306 Population 556/sq mi density
$32,455 Median Income $22,498 per capita
$106,300 Home Value $143,790 Zillow
53°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$32,455 median income, 23.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$106,300 home value, /mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Hilltown, VA

At a Glance

Median Income
$32,455
57% below
$22,498 per capita
Home Value
$106,300
62% below
Zillow: $143,790
Bachelor's Degree+
4.5%
87% below
53.1% high school+
Unemployment
23.0%
539% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.3%
29% above
21.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

How Hilltown Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Hilltown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
43%
Home Value
38%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
13%
Unemployment
639%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hilltown a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Hilltown residents earn a median household income of $32,455 , which is 57% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,498. The unemployment rate stands at 23.0% (539% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 400 business establishments, including 33 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hilltown is $106,300 , 62% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $143,790. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.

Education

4.5% of adults in Hilltown hold a bachelor's degree or higher (87% below the national average). 53.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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 totals 45.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population306
Median Age63.8 yrs
Density556/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.9%

Economy

C
Median Income$32,455
Per Capita$22,498
Unemployment23.0%
Poverty0.0%
Avg Weekly Wage$801

Housing

A+
Home Value$106,300
Rent
Ownership91.0%
Zillow$143,790
Housing Units66
Rent Burden25.3%

Health

Obesity41.3%
Diabetes12.9%
Smoking21.7%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death19,228/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain45.6 in/yr
Elevation2,479 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.5%
High School+53.1%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 28%
Commute21 min
Broadband49.3%
Internet Speed136 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Hilltown was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Statesville Regional (67 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.516 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
44.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 136 Mbps.