Living in Hillsgrove, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hillsgrove · Census data 2020–2024
Hillsgrove has 262 residents with a median age of 59. The median household income is $57,019 (27% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $133,300, the median rent is $1,083/month.
Hillsgrove is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Hillsgrove at a glance
- Population
- 262
- Median age
- 59State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $57,019State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $133,300State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,083/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 90.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22.8%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Hillsgrove a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 48% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 11.5%.
Cons: Median household income 27% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 8.4%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Hillsgrove
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hillsgrove the median home value is $133,300, 60% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,083 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,292 a month in housing costs.
Hillsgrove median household income
The median household income in Hillsgrove is $57,019 and the income per person is $30,454. 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Hillsgrove: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 255
- Owner-occupied
- 90.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 9.7%
- Vacant
- 55.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 2.29
55.7% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Hillsgrove has many vacation and second homes.
Hillsgrove demographics
- Population
- 262
- Median age
- 59
- Under 18
- 11.1%
- 65 and older
- 33.2%
- Households
- 113
- Foreign-born
- 1.1%
- Veterans
- 14.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hillsgrove ›
Education in Hillsgrove
22.8% of adults 25 and older in Hillsgrove have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 7.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hillsgrove
- Unemployment rate
- 8.4%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 0.9%
- Drive alone
- 85.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.6%
Hillsgrove vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsgrove | 262 | $57,019 | $133,300 | $1,083 |
| Shrewsbury | 244 | $71,250 | $236,700 | $850 |
| Forksville | 134 | $58,438 | $135,400 | $594 |
| Elkland | 516 | $71,875 | $229,200 | $613 |
| Fox | 373 | $56,250 | $144,300 | $825 |
| Forks | 355 | $71,250 | $200,000 | $875 |
| Plunketts Creek | 623 | $85,769 | $237,000 | $1,188 |
| Shrewsbury | 437 | $70,313 | $197,900 | — |
| Laporte | 272 | $57,250 | $174,000 | $1,000 |
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What is the median household income in Hillsgrove, PA?
The median household income in Hillsgrove is $57,019, 27% lower than 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 Hillsgrove?
The median home value in Hillsgrove is $133,300, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Hillsgrove?
The median gross rent in Hillsgrove is $1,083 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Hillsgrove, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 48% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 11.5%. Minuses: median household income 27% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 8.4%.
What is the median age in Hillsgrove?
The median age in Hillsgrove is 59 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Hillsgrove?
The average commute to work in Hillsgrove is 27 minutes; 0.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hillsgrove?
The unemployment rate in Hillsgrove is 8.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hillsgrove?
22.8% of adults in Hillsgrove 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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