Living in Hilton, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hilton · Census data 2020–2024
Hilton has 5,968 residents with a median age of 35.4. The median household income is $87,377 (about the same as the New York median), the median home value is $190,800, the median rent is $1,262/month.
Hilton at a glance
- Population
- 5,968
- Median age
- 35.4State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $87,377State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $190,800State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,262/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 60.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Hilton a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the New York median; home values 55% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 6.2%; a poverty rate of 12.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Hilton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hilton the median home value is $190,800, 43% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,262 per month, which is 32.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,602 a month in housing costs.
Hilton median household income
The median household income in Hilton is $87,377 and the income per person is $33,250. 12.6% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Hilton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,128
- Owner-occupied
- 60.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 39.6%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.76
Hilton demographics
- Population
- 5,968
- Median age
- 35.4
- Under 18
- 30.1%
- 65 and older
- 15.8%
- Households
- 2,128
- Foreign-born
- 2.4%
- Veterans
- 8.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hilton ›
Education in Hilton
27% of adults 25 and older in Hilton have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hilton
- Unemployment rate
- 6.2%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 6.3%
- Drive alone
- 85.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.5%
Hilton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hilton | 5,968 | $87,377 | $190,800 | $1,262 |
| Hamlin | 4,987 | $73,314 | $134,500 | $996 |
| Spencerport | 3,630 | $81,029 | $188,400 | $1,047 |
| Clarkson | 4,836 | $76,368 | $193,500 | $1,081 |
| Greece | 13,943 | $65,849 | $169,300 | $1,168 |
| Brockport | 7,277 | $69,866 | $157,700 | $995 |
| North Gates | 9,904 | $76,277 | $163,400 | $1,137 |
| Gates | 4,691 | $54,647 | $168,600 | $2,110 |
| Rochester | 208,772 | $47,213 | $139,600 | $1,081 |
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Hilton ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Hilton: FAQ
What is the median household income in Hilton, NY?
The median household income in Hilton is $87,377, about the same as 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 Hilton?
The median home value in Hilton is $190,800, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Hilton?
The median gross rent in Hilton is $1,262 per month, about 32.5% of household income.
Is Hilton, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the New York median; home values 55% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 6.2%; a poverty rate of 12.6%.
What is the median age in Hilton?
The median age in Hilton is 35.4 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Hilton?
The average commute to work in Hilton is 23 minutes; 6.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hilton?
The unemployment rate in Hilton is 6.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hilton?
27% of adults in Hilton 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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