Living in The Hills, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of The Hills · Census data 2020–2024
The Hills has 10,785 residents with a median age of 47.1. The median household income is $154,564 (49% higher than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $577,000, the median rent is $2,376/month.
The Hills at a glance
- Population
- 10,785
- Median age
- 47.1State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $154,564State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $577,000State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $2,376/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 83%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 74%
- Average commute
- 37 min
Is The Hills a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 49% higher than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 3.8%; a poverty rate of 3.8%.
Cons: Home values 27% higher than the state median; an average commute of 37 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in The Hills
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In The Hills the median home value is $577,000, 73% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,376 per month, which is 25.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,187 a month in housing costs.
The Hills median household income
The median household income in The Hills is $154,564 and the income per person is $93,792. 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in The Hills: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,032
- Owner-occupied
- 83%
- Renter-occupied
- 17%
- Vacant
- 1.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1990
- Average household size
- 2.17
The Hills demographics
- Population
- 10,785
- Median age
- 47.1
- Under 18
- 18.6%
- 65 and older
- 20%
- Households
- 4,979
- Foreign-born
- 32.7%
- Veterans
- 4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of The Hills ›
Education in The Hills
74% of adults 25 and older in The Hills have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 39.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in The Hills
- Unemployment rate
- 3.8%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 37 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 30.3%
- Drive alone
- 62.9%
- Public transit
- 2.5%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.7%
The Hills vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hills | 10,785 | $154,564 | $577,000 | $2,376 |
| Pluckemin | 489 | $54,175 | $567,300 | — |
| Liberty Corner | 2,325 | $241,480 | $1,187,500 | $3,501 |
| Far Hills | 948 | $143,250 | $792,100 | $1,554 |
| Bernards | 28,114 | $194,107 | $814,800 | $2,476 |
| Green Knoll | 6,789 | $165,227 | $597,100 | $1,448 |
| Bedminster | 8,283 | $123,709 | $448,500 | $2,294 |
| Peapack and Gladstone | 2,571 | $202,578 | $868,800 | $1,820 |
| Bridgewater Center | 6,505 | $205,595 | $703,700 | $2,662 |
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What is the median household income in The Hills, NJ?
The median household income in The Hills is $154,564, 49% 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 The Hills?
The median home value in The Hills is $577,000, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in The Hills?
The median gross rent in The Hills is $2,376 per month, about 25.8% of household income.
Is The Hills, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 49% higher than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 3.8%; a poverty rate of 3.8%. Minuses: home values 27% higher than the state median; an average commute of 37 minutes.
What is the median age in The Hills?
The median age in The Hills is 47.1 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in The Hills?
The average commute to work in The Hills is 37 minutes; 30.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in The Hills?
The unemployment rate in The Hills is 3.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is The Hills?
74% of adults in The Hills 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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