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Hillsdale.
About
Life in Hillsdale
Hillsdale is a community of 10,086 people in New Jersey. The median household income is $186,688, median rent runs about $1,764 per month, and median home values are around $677,500. Unemployment is low at 4.3%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Hillsdale at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
42.7 yrs
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Foreign-Born
12.3%
Broadband Internet
97.6%
of households
Population Growth
+0.7%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics12.3% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Hillsdale: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Hillsdale, the largest foreign-born group is from India (9.2%), and 3.4% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
20.9%
of residents
65 and Older
16.9%
of residents
Households with Kids
35.4%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
15.9%
of households
Married Couples
70.8%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.90
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent about average for NJ
Rent, home values, and income in Hillsdale
In Hillsdale, home values are 49% above the NJ average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
45.8%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
20.5%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
112.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Homeowners
92.8%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1959
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $855,702 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.9 pts below NJ average
Unemployment in Hillsdale
Unemployment in Bergen County, which includes Hillsdale, is 0.9 percentage points lower than the NJ average.
Unemployment rate
Hillsdale: Bergen County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Bergen County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Hillsdale is about 1% of Bergen County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Hillsdale Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute28.4 min avg
How Hillsdale residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Hillsdale, most residents drive alone to work (61%), and 66% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 18 mi
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
Major hub16.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 94% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Hillsdale runs 94% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
19.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
174.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Hillsdale Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 5 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
97.8 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Bergen County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Bergen County, which includes Hillsdale, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 5 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2024 | 17 | Thunderstorm Wind | $75,000 |
| 2023 | 10 | Flash Flood | $12,500 |
| 2022 | 21 | Thunderstorm Wind | $52,000 |
| 2021 | 25 | Thunderstorm Wind | $105,500 |
| 2020 | 20 | Thunderstorm Wind | $548,000 |
| 2019 | 30 | Thunderstorm Wind | $340,000 |
| 2018 | 36 | Flash Flood | $529,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Bergen County, county-wide
Hillsdale is about 1% of Bergen County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality40 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Bergen County, which includes Hillsdale, is typically good — 258 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
40
Good Days
258
per year
Moderate Days
101
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Bergen County, county-wide
Hillsdale is about 1% of Bergen County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate85°F summers, 28°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Hillsdale has warm summers (avg high 85°F) and cold winters (avg low 28°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
62°/44°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
85°/66°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
67°/49°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
43°/28°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
47.2"
Annual Snowfall
32.7"
Hot Days/Year
29
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
89
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
123
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°F | 26°F | 3.28" |
| Feb | 43°F | 27°F | 2.82" |
| Mar | 51°F | 34°F | 4.09" |
| Apr | 63°F | 44°F | 3.97" |
| May | 73°F | 53°F | 3.94" |
| Jun | 82°F | 63°F | 4.25" |
| Jul | 87°F | 69°F | 4.45" |
| Aug | 85°F | 67°F | 4.25" |
| Sep | 78°F | 60°F | 4.11" |
| Oct | 67°F | 48°F | 3.73" |
| Nov | 56°F | 38°F | 3.30" |
| Dec | 45°F | 31°F | 4.10" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Hillsdale
Uninsured
2.5%
of residents
No hospitals inside Hillsdale's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Hackensack Meridian Health Pascack Valley Medical
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.2 mi away · Westwood
Valley Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.3 mi away · Paramus
Bergen New Bridge Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.3 mi away · Paramus
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education9.6:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Hillsdale
Hillsdale's student/teacher ratio is 9.6:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 63.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
63.3%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
9.6:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Hillsdale (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 12,505 students · in-state tuition $7,340 · 58% graduate · median earnings $69,594 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 10,696 students · in-state tuition $7,410 · 59% graduate · median earnings $65,181 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 10,557 students · in-state tuition $5,060 · 37% graduate · median earnings $52,092 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 10,512 students · in-state tuition $67,897 · 80% graduate · median earnings $92,809 (10 yrs after entry)
Columbia University in the City of New York
14.4 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 8,973 students · in-state tuition $74,180 · 93% graduate · median earnings $109,430 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 5,964 students · in-state tuition $5,206 · 30% graduate · median earnings $46,595 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, 10 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Hillsdale
Hillsdale has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park (10 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park
National Historical Park
10 mi awayGeneral Grant National Memorial
National Memorial
14 mi awayHamilton Grange National Memorial
National Memorial
14 mi awaySaint Paul's Church National Historic Site
National Historic Site
14 mi awayThomas Edison National Historical Park
National Historical Park
18 mi awayStonewall National Monument
National Monument
19 mi awayTheodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site
National Historic Site
19 mi awayAfrican Burial Ground National Monument
National Monument
20 mi awayPublic Libraries in Hillsdale
Hillsdale Free Public Library
509 Hillsdale Avenue, Hillsdale
Cities Near Hillsdale
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Hillsdale FAQ
Is Hillsdale, New Jersey affordable?⌄
Hillsdale's median rent is $1,764/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $186,688/year. Median home value is $677,500.
Is Hillsdale, New Jersey safe?⌄
Hillsdale's violent crime rate was 19 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 175 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Hillsdale, New Jersey?⌄
Bergen County, which includes Hillsdale, has an unemployment rate of 4.3%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Hillsdale, New Jersey?⌄
The cost of living in Hillsdale is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,764/month and median household income is $186,688/year. The median home value is $677,500. About 46% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Hillsdale, New Jersey?⌄
The average commute in Hillsdale is 28 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from