Living in Hiller, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hiller · Census data 2020–2024
Hiller has 1,536 residents with a median age of 38.9. The median household income is $78,015 (about the same as the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $121,300, the median rent is $1,299/month.
Hiller at a glance
- Population
- 1,536
- Median age
- 38.9State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $78,015State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $121,300State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,299/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 79.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.6%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Hiller a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Pennsylvania median; home values 52% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
Cons: Unemployment of 10.6%; a poverty rate of 15.1%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Hiller
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hiller the median home value is $121,300, 64% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,299 per month, which is 33.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,291 a month in housing costs.
Hiller median household income
The median household income in Hiller is $78,015 and the income per person is $38,306. 15.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Hiller: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 588
- Owner-occupied
- 79.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 20.3%
- Vacant
- 9.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1954
- Average household size
- 2.88
Hiller demographics
- Population
- 1,536
- Median age
- 38.9
- Under 18
- 29.6%
- 65 and older
- 16.1%
- Households
- 533
- Foreign-born
- 0.5%
- Veterans
- 2.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hiller ›
Education in Hiller
28.6% of adults 25 and older in Hiller have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 9.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hiller
- Unemployment rate
- 10.6%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 82%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.4%
Hiller vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hiller | 1,536 | $78,015 | $121,300 | $1,299 |
| Brownsville | 2,412 | $31,810 | $69,400 | $670 |
| West Brownsville | 1,100 | $64,449 | $82,800 | $760 |
| Luzerne | 5,409 | $57,827 | $128,500 | $1,273 |
| Centerville | 3,235 | $71,250 | $120,600 | $833 |
| Republic | 1,332 | $59,866 | $141,300 | $1,138 |
| Redstone | 4,981 | $59,954 | $90,800 | $1,065 |
| California | 4,864 | $48,606 | $152,200 | $806 |
| Coal Center | 101 | $41,250 | $81,700 | $979 |
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What is the median household income in Hiller, PA?
The median household income in Hiller is $78,015, about the same as the Pennsylvania median of $77,971 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Hiller?
The median home value in Hiller is $121,300, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Hiller?
The median gross rent in Hiller is $1,299 per month, about 33.1% of household income.
Is Hiller, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Pennsylvania median; home values 52% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes. Minuses: unemployment of 10.6%; a poverty rate of 15.1%.
What is the median age in Hiller?
The median age in Hiller is 38.9 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Hiller?
The average commute to work in Hiller is 26 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hiller?
The unemployment rate in Hiller is 10.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hiller?
28.6% of adults in Hiller 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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