At a Glance
Median Income
$85,390
$31,632 per capita
Home Value
$178,500
Zillow: $314,037
Median Rent
$1,138/mo
38.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
28.1%
94.3% high school+
Unemployment
6.2%
6.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.6%
14.2% smoking rate
How Hilton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hilton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hilton a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hilton residents earn a median household income of $85,390 , which is 14% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,632. The unemployment rate stands at 6.2% (72% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 19,654 business establishments, including 1,703 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hilton is $178,500 , 37% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $314,037. Median rent is $1,138/month, with 38.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Education
28.1% of adults in Hilton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(17% below the national average).
94.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hilton has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population5,990
Median Age36.8 yrs
Density3,346/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born2.0%
Veterans7.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$85,390
Per Capita$31,632
Unemployment6.2%
Poverty6.9%
County GDP$65,111M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,285
Housing
A+
Home Value$178,500
Rent$1,138
Ownership67.3%
Zillow$314,037
Housing Units2,300
Rent Burden38.5%
Health
Obesity31.6%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking14.2%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death7,510/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain35.1 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation282 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.1%
High School+94.3%
Graduate+7.8%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 40% / D 60%
Commute24 min
Broadband88.8%
Internet Speed135 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries32
Did You Know?
Hilton was founded in 1885.
The median home in Hilton was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Frederick Douglass/Greater Rochester International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.466 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
19.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 135 Mbps.
There are 1,703 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 45 fatal vehicle crashes.