Living in Hillsdale, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hillsdale · Census data 2020–2024
Hillsdale has 10,144 residents with a median age of 42.7. The median household income is $186,688 (80% higher than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $677,500, the median rent is $1,764/month.
Hillsdale at a glance
- Population
- 10,144
- Median age
- 42.7State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $186,688State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $677,500State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,764/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 92.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 63.3%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Hillsdale a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 80% higher than the New Jersey median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 3.4%; a poverty rate of 2.2%.
Cons: Home values 49% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Hillsdale
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hillsdale the median home value is $677,500, 104% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,764 per month, which is 27.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,915 a month in housing costs.
Hillsdale median household income
The median household income in Hillsdale is $186,688 and the income per person is $70,800. 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Hillsdale: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,602
- Owner-occupied
- 92.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 7.2%
- Vacant
- 3.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1959
- Average household size
- 2.90
Hillsdale demographics
- Population
- 10,144
- Median age
- 42.7
- Under 18
- 20.9%
- 65 and older
- 16.9%
- Households
- 3,478
- Foreign-born
- 12.3%
- Veterans
- 4.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hillsdale ›
Education in Hillsdale
63.3% of adults 25 and older in Hillsdale have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 27.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hillsdale
- Unemployment rate
- 3.4%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 23.3%
- Drive alone
- 61.1%
- Public transit
- 6.4%
- Walk to work
- 1.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.6%
Hillsdale vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsdale | 10,144 | $186,688 | $677,500 | $1,764 |
| Westwood | 11,283 | $165,781 | $606,400 | $2,458 |
| Woodcliff Lake | 6,152 | $213,981 | $946,400 | $1,888 |
| Washington | 9,323 | $180,133 | $664,000 | $2,357 |
| Park Ridge | 9,406 | $171,029 | $706,200 | $2,257 |
| River Vale | 10,058 | $213,666 | $775,000 | $1,455 |
| Emerson | 7,305 | $155,536 | $645,200 | $1,887 |
| Saddle River | 3,389 | $212,143 | $2,000,001 | $2,211 |
| Ho-Ho-Kus | 4,270 | $250,001 | $1,092,500 | $2,857 |
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What is the median household income in Hillsdale, NJ?
The median household income in Hillsdale is $186,688, 80% higher than the New Jersey median of $103,556 (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 $677,500, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Hillsdale?
The median gross rent in Hillsdale is $1,764 per month, about 27.5% of household income.
Is Hillsdale, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 80% higher than the New Jersey median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 3.4%; a poverty rate of 2.2%. Minuses: home values 49% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Hillsdale?
The median age in Hillsdale is 42.7 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Hillsdale?
The average commute to work in Hillsdale is 28 minutes; 23.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hillsdale?
The unemployment rate in Hillsdale is 3.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hillsdale?
63.3% 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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