Living in Hillcrest, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hillcrest · Census data 2020–2024
Hillcrest has 9,071 residents with a median age of 34.9. The median household income is $141,743 (65% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $567,400, the median rent is $2,577/month.
Hillcrest at a glance
- Population
- 9,071
- Median age
- 34.9State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $141,743State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $567,400State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $2,577/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 72.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 30.7%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Hillcrest a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 65% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 5.3%.
Cons: Home values 34% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 14.3%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Hillcrest
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hillcrest the median home value is $567,400, 71% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,577 per month, which is 31% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,233 a month in housing costs.
Hillcrest median household income
The median household income in Hillcrest is $141,743 and the income per person is $36,338. 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Hillcrest: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,133
- Owner-occupied
- 72.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 27.7%
- Vacant
- 3.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1969
- Average household size
- 4.30
Hillcrest demographics
- Population
- 9,071
- Median age
- 34.9
- Under 18
- 24.5%
- 65 and older
- 12.6%
- Households
- 2,061
- Foreign-born
- 45.8%
- Veterans
- 2.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hillcrest ›
Education in Hillcrest
30.7% of adults 25 and older in Hillcrest have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 10.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hillcrest
- Unemployment rate
- 5.3%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 5.7%
- Drive alone
- 68.6%
- Public transit
- 9%
- Walk to work
- 2.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.5%
Hillcrest vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillcrest | 9,071 | $141,743 | $567,400 | $2,577 |
| New Square | 9,803 | $31,443 | $662,400 | $1,799 |
| Spring Valley | 33,192 | $57,196 | $381,800 | $1,695 |
| New Hempstead | 5,472 | $126,165 | $816,600 | $1,691 |
| Kaser | 5,694 | $26,848 | $877,000 | $1,341 |
| Viola | 8,461 | $83,913 | $1,044,300 | $1,765 |
| Nanuet | 19,799 | $117,167 | $532,500 | $2,308 |
| Monsey | 28,160 | $47,629 | $921,000 | $1,892 |
| New City | 34,458 | $173,046 | $650,700 | $2,242 |
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What is the median household income in Hillcrest, NY?
The median household income in Hillcrest is $141,743, 65% 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 Hillcrest?
The median home value in Hillcrest is $567,400, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Hillcrest?
The median gross rent in Hillcrest is $2,577 per month, about 31% of household income.
Is Hillcrest, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 65% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 5.3%. Minuses: home values 34% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 14.3%.
What is the median age in Hillcrest?
The median age in Hillcrest is 34.9 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Hillcrest?
The average commute to work in Hillcrest is 30 minutes; 5.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hillcrest?
The unemployment rate in Hillcrest is 5.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hillcrest?
30.7% of adults in Hillcrest 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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