Living in Hillside, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hillside · Census data 2020–2024
Hillside has 911 residents with a median age of 46.5. The median household income is $141,964 (65% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $469,000.
Hillside is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Hillside at a glance
- Population
- 911
- Median age
- 46.5State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $141,964State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $469,000State: $423,800
- Homeowners
- 96.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 66.5%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Hillside a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 65% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 3.1%.
Cons: Home values 11% higher than the state median.
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 $469,000, 41% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,604 a month in housing costs.
Hillside median household income
The median household income in Hillside is $141,964 and the income per person is $59,816. 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Hillside: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 373
- Owner-occupied
- 96.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 3.2%
- Vacant
- 7.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1965
- Average household size
- 2.64
Hillside demographics
- Population
- 911
- Median age
- 46.5
- Under 18
- 25.9%
- 65 and older
- 27.9%
- Households
- 345
- Foreign-born
- 6.1%
- Veterans
- 6.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hillside ›
Education in Hillside
66.5% of adults 25 and older in Hillside have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 31.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hillside
- Unemployment rate
- 3.6%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 24.3%
- Drive alone
- 70.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Hillside vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillside | 911 | $141,964 | $469,000 | — |
| Hurley | 3,346 | $90,152 | $357,800 | $1,172 |
| Kingston | 23,911 | $68,186 | $315,500 | $1,469 |
| Lincoln Park | 2,431 | $76,971 | $272,600 | $1,453 |
| Port Ewen | 3,426 | $79,386 | $284,100 | $1,681 |
| East Kingston | 227 | $68,194 | $186,700 | — |
| Rosendale | 962 | $70,858 | $263,300 | $1,343 |
| Lake Katrine | 2,176 | $72,031 | $298,000 | $1,748 |
| Rifton | 541 | $2,499 | $227,800 | — |
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What is the median household income in Hillside, NY?
The median household income in Hillside is $141,964, 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 Hillside?
The median home value in Hillside is $469,000, compared with $423,800 in New York.
Is Hillside, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 65% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 3.1%. Minuses: home values 11% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Hillside?
The median age in Hillside is 46.5 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Hillside?
The average commute to work in Hillside is 23 minutes; 24.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hillside?
The unemployment rate in Hillside is 3.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hillside?
66.5% 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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