At a Glance
Median Income
$66,731
$34,458 per capita
Home Value
$116,900
Zillow: $218,367
Median Rent
$633/mo
27.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.3%
91.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
6.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.5%
14.5% smoking rate
How Tilden Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Tilden's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Tilden a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Tilden residents earn a median household income of $66,731 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,458. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 244 business establishments, including 14 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Tilden is $116,900 , 59% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $218,367. Median rent is $633/month, with 27.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.
Education
21.3% of adults in Tilden hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(37% below the national average).
91.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Tilden has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population977
Median Age43.3 yrs
Density1,253/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born2.3%
Veterans12.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$66,731
Per Capita$34,458
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty6.5%
County GDP$738M
Avg Weekly Wage$919
Housing
A+
Home Value$116,900
Rent$633
Ownership78.3%
Zillow$218,367
Housing Units471
Rent Burden27.2%
Health
Obesity40.5%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death7,469/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain27.6 in/yr
Elevation1,683 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.3%
High School+91.9%
Graduate+7.2%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 88% / D 11%
Commute16 min
Broadband80.8%
Internet Speed81 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Tilden was founded in 1880.
The median home in Tilden was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Norfolk Regional/Karl Stefan Memorial Field (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.414 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.