Living in Hillburn, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hillburn · Census data 2020–2024
Hillburn has 1,289 residents with a median age of 33.1. The median household income is $90,917 (6% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $487,000, the median rent is $2,193/month.
Hillburn is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Hillburn at a glance
- Population
- 1,289
- Median age
- 33.1State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $90,917State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $487,000State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $2,193/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 51.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26.6%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Hillburn a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 6% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 25 minutes; a poverty rate of 4%.
Cons: Home values 15% higher than the state median; unemployment of 9.9%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Hillburn
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hillburn the median home value is $487,000, 46% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,193 per month, which is 34.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,295 a month in housing costs.
Hillburn median household income
The median household income in Hillburn is $90,917 and the income per person is $35,495. 4% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Hillburn: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 407
- Owner-occupied
- 51.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 48.3%
- Vacant
- 4.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 3.30
Hillburn demographics
- Population
- 1,289
- Median age
- 33.1
- Under 18
- 33.3%
- 65 and older
- 11.2%
- Households
- 389
- Foreign-born
- 16.8%
- Veterans
- 3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hillburn ›
Education in Hillburn
26.6% of adults 25 and older in Hillburn have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 10.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hillburn
- Unemployment rate
- 9.9%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 11.4%
- Drive alone
- 82.2%
- Public transit
- 1.5%
- Walk to work
- 1.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.1%
Hillburn vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillburn | 1,289 | $90,917 | $487,000 | $2,193 |
| Suffern | 11,441 | $104,607 | $382,100 | $2,091 |
| Sloatsburg | 3,038 | $108,043 | $430,800 | $2,184 |
| Montebello | 4,673 | $133,750 | $847,100 | $2,380 |
| Mahwah | 25,491 | $131,327 | $606,000 | $2,204 |
| Airmont | 10,205 | $94,972 | $710,700 | $1,181 |
| Viola | 8,461 | $83,913 | $1,044,300 | $1,765 |
| Ramsey | 14,805 | $160,996 | $697,300 | $2,245 |
| Monsey | 28,160 | $47,629 | $921,000 | $1,892 |
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What is the median household income in Hillburn, NY?
The median household income in Hillburn is $90,917, 6% higher than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Hillburn?
The median home value in Hillburn is $487,000, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Hillburn?
The median gross rent in Hillburn is $2,193 per month, about 34.4% of household income.
Is Hillburn, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 6% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 25 minutes; a poverty rate of 4%. Minuses: home values 15% higher than the state median; unemployment of 9.9%.
What is the median age in Hillburn?
The median age in Hillburn is 33.1 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Hillburn?
The average commute to work in Hillburn is 25 minutes; 11.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hillburn?
The unemployment rate in Hillburn is 9.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hillburn?
26.6% of adults in Hillburn 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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