At a Glance
Median Income
$65,732
$29,380 per capita
Home Value
$180,300
Zillow: $224,808
Median Rent
$1,314/mo
24.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
87/100K
1,213/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.7%
82.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
6.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
23.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
290 sunny days/yr
How Hillview Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hillview's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hillview a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hillview residents earn a median household income of $65,732 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,380. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 33,844 business establishments, including 1,860 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hillview is $180,300 , 36% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $224,808. Median rent is $1,314/month, with 24.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Safety & Crime
Hillview reports 87 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 77% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,213/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
18.7% of adults in Hillview hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(45% below the national average).
82.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hillview has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 290 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population8,735
Median Age35.9 yrs
Density1,302/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$65,732
Per Capita$29,380
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty6.9%
County GDP$78,803M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,371
Housing
A+
Home Value$180,300
Rent$1,314
Ownership77.2%
Zillow$224,808
Housing Units3,131
Rent Burden24.3%
Crime
F
Violent87/100K
Property1,213/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault54/100K
Burglary152/100K
Health
Obesity34.5%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking23.3%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death12,652/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days290/yr
Rain53.1 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation501 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.7%
High School+82.8%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 41% / D 57%
Commute25 min
Broadband94.5%
Internet Speed214 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries18
Did You Know?
Hillview was founded in 1974.
The median home in Hillview was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Louisville Muhammad Ali International (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.480 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
15.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 214 Mbps.
There are 1,860 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 123 fatal vehicle crashes.