Living in Hillandale, Maryland
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hillandale · Census data 2020–2024
Hillandale has 5,060 residents with a median age of 41.4. The median household income is $164,871 (59% higher than the Maryland median), the median home value is $520,300, the median rent is $3,211/month.
Hillandale at a glance
- Population
- 5,060
- Median age
- 41.4State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $164,871State: $103,678
- Median home value
- $520,300State: $419,900
- Median rent
- $3,211/moState: $1,705
- Homeowners
- 92.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 50.2%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Hillandale a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 59% higher than the Maryland median; unemployment of 2.1%; a poverty rate of 3.5%.
Cons: Home values 24% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Hillandale
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hillandale the median home value is $520,300, 56% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $3,211 per month, which is 40.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,755 a month in housing costs.
Hillandale median household income
The median household income in Hillandale is $164,871 and the income per person is $55,760. 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Maryland: 9.4%).
Housing in Hillandale: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,655
- Owner-occupied
- 92.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 7.9%
- Vacant
- 8.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1961
- Average household size
- 3.33
Hillandale demographics
- Population
- 5,060
- Median age
- 41.4
- Under 18
- 22.7%
- 65 and older
- 22.4%
- Households
- 1,507
- Foreign-born
- 37.9%
- Veterans
- 5.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hillandale ›
Education in Hillandale
50.2% of adults 25 and older in Hillandale have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maryland: 43.4%), and 24.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hillandale
- Unemployment rate
- 2.1%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 23%
- Drive alone
- 54.4%
- Public transit
- 6.8%
- Walk to work
- 0.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.3%
Hillandale vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillandale | 5,060 | $164,871 | $520,300 | $3,211 |
| Burnt Mills | 3,751 | $113,463 | $574,300 | $2,315 |
| White Oak | 17,329 | $83,370 | $574,000 | $1,808 |
| Four Corners | 8,150 | $203,125 | $620,400 | $2,554 |
| Adelphi | 17,395 | $82,137 | $425,200 | $1,804 |
| Calverton | 17,624 | $107,381 | $477,100 | $2,164 |
| Langley Park | 21,508 | $85,321 | $357,200 | $1,707 |
| Kemp Mill | 13,042 | $146,354 | $596,600 | $2,177 |
| College Park | 34,540 | $69,721 | $437,900 | $1,912 |
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What is the median household income in Hillandale, MD?
The median household income in Hillandale is $164,871, 59% higher than the Maryland median of $103,678 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Hillandale?
The median home value in Hillandale is $520,300, compared with $419,900 in Maryland.
How much is rent in Hillandale?
The median gross rent in Hillandale is $3,211 per month, about 40.7% of household income.
Is Hillandale, MD a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 59% higher than the Maryland median; unemployment of 2.1%; a poverty rate of 3.5%. Minuses: home values 24% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
What is the median age in Hillandale?
The median age in Hillandale is 41.4 years (Maryland: 39.4).
How long is the commute in Hillandale?
The average commute to work in Hillandale is 33 minutes; 23% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hillandale?
The unemployment rate in Hillandale is 2.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hillandale?
50.2% of adults in Hillandale 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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