Living in Hillside, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hillside · Census data 2020–2024
Hillside has 22,349 residents with a median age of 35.7. The median household income is $99,528 (4% lower than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $397,400, the median rent is $1,794/month.
Hillside at a glance
- Population
- 22,349
- Median age
- 35.7State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $99,528State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $397,400State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,794/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 67.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27.8%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Hillside a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 13% lower than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 4% lower than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 7.6%; a poverty rate of 10.7%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Hillside
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hillside the median home value is $397,400, 19% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,794 per month, which is 30.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,780 a month in housing costs.
Hillside median household income
The median household income in Hillside is $99,528 and the income per person is $37,421. 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Hillside: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 7,457
- Owner-occupied
- 67.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 32.7%
- Vacant
- 5.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1950
- Average household size
- 3.17
Hillside demographics
- Population
- 22,349
- Median age
- 35.7
- Under 18
- 23.3%
- 65 and older
- 12.3%
- Households
- 7,032
- Foreign-born
- 42.8%
- Veterans
- 1.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hillside ›
Education in Hillside
27.8% of adults 25 and older in Hillside have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 9.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hillside
- Unemployment rate
- 7.6%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 8.6%
- Drive alone
- 66.1%
- Public transit
- 12.8%
- Walk to work
- 3.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 95%
Hillside vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillside | 22,349 | $99,528 | $397,400 | $1,794 |
| Irvington | 60,867 | $61,609 | $335,600 | $1,386 |
| Union | 61,071 | $119,464 | $451,300 | $2,064 |
| Connecticut Farms | 516 | $75,396 | $434,600 | $2,265 |
| Elizabeth | 137,302 | $66,555 | $449,300 | $1,523 |
| Roselle Park | 14,093 | $109,679 | $443,200 | $1,663 |
| Vauxhall | 6,157 | $111,421 | $360,000 | $1,830 |
| Kenilworth | 8,401 | $118,611 | $522,200 | $2,023 |
| Maplewood | 25,613 | $173,500 | $720,700 | $2,269 |
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What is the median household income in Hillside, NJ?
The median household income in Hillside is $99,528, 4% lower 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 Hillside?
The median home value in Hillside is $397,400, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Hillside?
The median gross rent in Hillside is $1,794 per month, about 30.5% of household income.
Is Hillside, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 13% lower than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes. Minuses: median household income 4% lower than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 7.6%; a poverty rate of 10.7%.
What is the median age in Hillside?
The median age in Hillside is 35.7 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Hillside?
The average commute to work in Hillside is 30 minutes; 8.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hillside?
The unemployment rate in Hillside is 7.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hillside?
27.8% of adults in Hillside 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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