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Hilltown, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Galax city County

2.4 /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 305 sunny days/yr
108 Violent Crime/100K 862 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$32,455 median income, 13.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$106,300 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
108 violent crimes/100K
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
Violent Crime
108/100K
72% below
862/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
4.5%
87% below
53.1% high school+
Unemployment
13.1%
264% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.3%
29% above
21.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
305 sunny days/yr

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
364%
Crime
28%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hilltown a Good Place to Live?

C
2.4 / 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 13.1% (264% 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.

Safety & Crime

Hilltown reports 108 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 72% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 862/100K.

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. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population306
Median Age63.8 yrs
Density556/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans91.0%

Economy

C
Median Income$32,455
Per Capita$22,498
Unemployment13.1%
Poverty0.0%
Avg Weekly Wage$801

Housing

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

Crime

F
Violent108/100K
Property862/100K

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain45.6 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
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
Broadband66.0%
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.
13.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 136 Mbps.