At a Glance
Median Income
$142,750
$90,760 per capita
Home Value
$570,100
Zillow: $1,341,690
Median Rent
$2,240/mo
26.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
75.3%
97.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
2.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
21.5%
5.8% smoking rate
How The Hills Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows The Hills's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is The Hills a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.7 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
The Hills residents earn a median household income of $142,750 , which is 90% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $90,760. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 10,950 business establishments, including 823 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in The Hills is $570,100 , 102% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,341,690. Median rent is $2,240/month, with 26.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1990.
Education
75.3% of adults in The Hills hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(123% above the national average).
97.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
The Hills has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population10,732
Median Age46.9 yrs
Density3,779/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born29.3%
Veterans4.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$142,750
Per Capita$90,760
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty2.0%
County GDP$54,494M
Avg Weekly Wage$2,046
Housing
A
Home Value$570,100
Rent$2,240
Ownership83.4%
Zillow$1,341,690
Housing Units4,970
Rent Burden26.1%
Health
Obesity21.5%
Diabetes7.1%
Smoking5.8%
Heart Disease3.4%
Premature Death4,545/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain45.5 in/yr
Elevation574 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+75.3%
High School+97.8%
Graduate+39.6%
School Score7.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 42% / D 56%
Commute35 min
Broadband98.7%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries17
Did You Know?
The median home in The Hills was built in 1990.
27.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Central Jersey Regional (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.6% of the population has a disability.
29.3% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 146 Mbps.
There are 823 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.