Living in Hilltown, Pennsylvania

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hilltown · Census data 2020–2024

Hilltown has 16,749 residents with a median age of 42.9. The median household income is $133,690 (71% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $444,600, the median rent is $1,926/month.

Hilltown at a glance

Population
16,749
Median age
42.9State: 40.9
Median household income
$133,690State: $77,971
Median home value
$444,600State: $254,500
Median rent
$1,926/moState: $1,209
Homeowners
81%
Bachelor's degree or higher
46.5%
Average commute
31 min

Is Hilltown a good place to live?

Pros: Median household income 71% higher than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 3.7%; a poverty rate of 4.7%.

Cons: Home values 75% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes.

The weather is best in May–June and August–September.

Cost of living in Hilltown

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hilltown the median home value is $444,600, 34% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,926 per month, which is 23.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,388 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Hilltown$444,600
Pennsylvania$254,500
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Hilltown$1,926
Pennsylvania$1,209
United States$1,413

Hilltown median household income

The median household income in Hilltown is $133,690 and the income per person is $57,958. 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).

Median household income

Hilltown$133,690
Pennsylvania$77,971
United States$80,734

Housing in Hilltown: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
6,246
Owner-occupied
81%
Renter-occupied
19%
Vacant
3.5%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1981
Average household size
2.77

Hilltown demographics

Population
16,749
Median age
42.9
Under 18
20.7%
65 and older
20.3%
Households
6,026
Foreign-born
4%
Veterans
5.9%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White89.8%
Hispanic or Latino7.6%
Black1.1%
Asian1.1%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hilltown ›

Education in Hilltown

46.5% of adults 25 and older in Hilltown have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 16.3% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Hilltown46.5%
Pennsylvania35.2%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Hilltown

Unemployment rate
3.7%State: 5.3%
Average commute
31 minState: 26 min
Work from home
19.8%
Drive alone
72.9%
Public transit
0.5%
Walk to work
1.5%
Homes with broadband
94.6%

Hilltown vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Hilltown16,749$133,690$444,600$1,926
Silverdale1,288$107,321$360,300$1,566
Blooming Glen868$116,220$328,900—
Perkasie9,216$93,845$372,100$1,204
Sellersville4,542$95,022$329,600$1,378
Dublin2,164$87,813$395,800$1,440
Telford4,829$91,058$320,300$1,312
Souderton7,181$93,537$320,900$1,297
Chalfont4,346$124,485$445,900$1,913

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Living in Hilltown: FAQ

What is the median household income in Hilltown, PA?

The median household income in Hilltown is $133,690, 71% higher 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 Hilltown?

The median home value in Hilltown is $444,600, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.

How much is rent in Hilltown?

The median gross rent in Hilltown is $1,926 per month, about 23.7% of household income.

Is Hilltown, PA a good place to live?

Pluses: median household income 71% higher than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 3.7%; a poverty rate of 4.7%. Minuses: home values 75% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes.

What is the median age in Hilltown?

The median age in Hilltown is 42.9 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).

How long is the commute in Hilltown?

The average commute to work in Hilltown is 31 minutes; 19.8% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Hilltown?

The unemployment rate in Hilltown is 3.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Hilltown?

46.5% of adults in Hilltown 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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