Living in Hills, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hills · Census data 2020–2024
Hills has 974 residents with a median age of 40.2. The median household income is $83,333 (11% higher than the Iowa median), the median home value is $240,200, the median rent is $1,132/month.
Hills is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Hills at a glance
- Population
- 974
- Median age
- 40.2State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $83,333State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $240,200State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $1,132/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 64.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.2%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Hills a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 11% higher than the Iowa median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 8.4%.
Cons: Home values 15% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Hills
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hills the median home value is $240,200, 28% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,132 per month, which is 23.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,474 a month in housing costs.
Hills median household income
The median household income in Hills is $83,333 and the income per person is $41,488. 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Hills: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 469
- Owner-occupied
- 64.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 35.8%
- Vacant
- 6.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.18
Hills demographics
- Population
- 974
- Median age
- 40.2
- Under 18
- 15.2%
- 65 and older
- 20.5%
- Households
- 438
- Foreign-born
- 0.2%
- Veterans
- 2.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hills ›
Education in Hills
24.2% of adults 25 and older in Hills have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 5.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hills
- Unemployment rate
- 3.6%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 11.9%
- Drive alone
- 75.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.9%
Hills vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hills | 974 | $83,333 | $240,200 | $1,132 |
| Riverside | 890 | $84,091 | $183,700 | $918 |
| Iowa City | 75,752 | $58,546 | $285,900 | $1,094 |
| University Heights | 1,384 | $111,406 | $429,900 | $1,588 |
| Lone Tree | 1,218 | $90,625 | $179,800 | $963 |
| Kalona | 2,692 | $80,129 | $257,900 | $853 |
| Frytown | 113 | $104,911 | — | — |
| Coralville | 23,234 | $69,144 | $298,500 | $1,057 |
| Tiffin | 5,737 | $100,952 | $338,500 | $1,224 |
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What is the median household income in Hills, IA?
The median household income in Hills is $83,333, 11% higher than the Iowa median of $75,059 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Hills?
The median home value in Hills is $240,200, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in Hills?
The median gross rent in Hills is $1,132 per month, about 23.5% of household income.
Is Hills, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 11% higher than the Iowa median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 8.4%. Minuses: home values 15% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Hills?
The median age in Hills is 40.2 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Hills?
The average commute to work in Hills is 18 minutes; 11.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hills?
The unemployment rate in Hills is 3.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hills?
24.2% of adults in Hills have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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