Living in Hillsdale, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hillsdale · Census data 2020–2024
Hillsdale has 873 residents with a median age of 30.6. The median household income is $37,583 (47% lower than the Missouri median), the median home value is $52,700, the median rent is $1,127/month.
Hillsdale is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Hillsdale at a glance
- Population
- 873
- Median age
- 30.6State: 39
- Median household income
- $37,583State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $52,700State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $1,127/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 32.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 3.1%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Hillsdale a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 77% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 3.7%.
Cons: Median household income 47% lower than the Missouri median; a poverty rate of 27.3%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Hillsdale
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hillsdale the median home value is $52,700, 84% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,127 per month, which is 27.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $804 a month in housing costs.
Hillsdale median household income
The median household income in Hillsdale is $37,583 and the income per person is $19,071. 27.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Hillsdale: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 560
- Owner-occupied
- 32.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 67.7%
- Vacant
- 34.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1955
- Average household size
- 2.39
34.8% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Hillsdale has many vacation and second homes.
Hillsdale demographics
- Population
- 873
- Median age
- 30.6
- Under 18
- 28.3%
- 65 and older
- 7.6%
- Households
- 365
- Foreign-born
- 0.6%
- Veterans
- 0.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hillsdale ›
Education in Hillsdale
3.1% of adults 25 and older in Hillsdale have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hillsdale
- Unemployment rate
- 3.7%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 4.2%
- Drive alone
- 89%
- Public transit
- 3.3%
- Walk to work
- 0.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.2%
Hillsdale vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsdale | 873 | $37,583 | $52,700 | $1,127 |
| Velda Village Hills | 858 | $45,000 | $51,200 | $1,137 |
| Uplands Park | 322 | $50,250 | $85,200 | $1,450 |
| Velda City | 1,158 | $37,105 | $49,500 | $1,218 |
| Wellston | 1,628 | $44,957 | — | $1,005 |
| Beverly Hills | 488 | $47,381 | $70,900 | $1,156 |
| Pine Lawn | 2,716 | $24,837 | $66,800 | $1,003 |
| Pagedale | 2,531 | $31,250 | $75,200 | $965 |
| Northwoods | 3,623 | $45,330 | $76,000 | $1,167 |
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What is the median household income in Hillsdale, MO?
The median household income in Hillsdale is $37,583, 47% lower than the Missouri median of $70,702 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Hillsdale?
The median home value in Hillsdale is $52,700, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in Hillsdale?
The median gross rent in Hillsdale is $1,127 per month, about 27.3% of household income.
Is Hillsdale, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 77% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 3.7%. Minuses: median household income 47% lower than the Missouri median; a poverty rate of 27.3%.
What is the median age in Hillsdale?
The median age in Hillsdale is 30.6 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Hillsdale?
The average commute to work in Hillsdale is 23 minutes; 4.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hillsdale?
The unemployment rate in Hillsdale is 3.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hillsdale?
3.1% of adults in Hillsdale 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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