Living in Hillview, Kentucky
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hillview · Census data 2020–2024
Hillview has 8,797 residents with a median age of 36.6. The median household income is $68,111 (7% higher than the Kentucky median), the median home value is $186,300, the median rent is $1,316/month.
Hillview at a glance
- Population
- 8,797
- Median age
- 36.6State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $68,111State: $63,726
- Median home value
- $186,300State: $205,600
- Median rent
- $1,316/moState: $967
- Homeowners
- 78.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.6%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Hillview a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 7% higher than the Kentucky median; home values 9% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.8%; a poverty rate of 11.2%.
Cons: An average commute of 26 minutes.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Hillview
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hillview the median home value is $186,300, 44% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,316 per month, which is 22.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,331 a month in housing costs.
Hillview median household income
The median household income in Hillview is $68,111 and the income per person is $31,351. 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Kentucky: 16.1%).
Housing in Hillview: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,323
- Owner-occupied
- 78.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.1%
- Vacant
- 5.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 2.79
Hillview demographics
- Population
- 8,797
- Median age
- 36.6
- Under 18
- 20.3%
- 65 and older
- 11.2%
- Households
- 3,150
- Foreign-born
- 13%
- Veterans
- 8.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hillview ›
Education in Hillview
18.6% of adults 25 and older in Hillview have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kentucky: 27.6%), and 4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hillview
- Unemployment rate
- 3.8%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 11.4%
- Drive alone
- 73.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.1%
Hillview vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillview | 8,797 | $68,111 | $186,300 | $1,316 |
| Brooks | 2,069 | $66,056 | $227,600 | — |
| Hunters Hollow | 357 | $70,313 | $200,000 | $1,339 |
| Fox Chase | 610 | $93,125 | $320,100 | — |
| Pioneer Village | 2,723 | $84,167 | $240,500 | $1,372 |
| Hebron Estates | 1,276 | $54,861 | $290,200 | $693 |
| Hollyvilla | 434 | $55,938 | $162,100 | $1,125 |
| Heritage Creek | 1,283 | $100,294 | $270,500 | — |
| Shepherdsville | 14,533 | $71,476 | $222,100 | $943 |
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What is the median household income in Hillview, KY?
The median household income in Hillview is $68,111, 7% higher than the Kentucky median of $63,726 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Hillview?
The median home value in Hillview is $186,300, compared with $205,600 in Kentucky.
How much is rent in Hillview?
The median gross rent in Hillview is $1,316 per month, about 22.5% of household income.
Is Hillview, KY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 7% higher than the Kentucky median; home values 9% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.8%; a poverty rate of 11.2%. Minuses: an average commute of 26 minutes.
What is the median age in Hillview?
The median age in Hillview is 36.6 years (Kentucky: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Hillview?
The average commute to work in Hillview is 26 minutes; 11.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hillview?
The unemployment rate in Hillview is 3.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hillview?
18.6% of adults in Hillview 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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