Population 10,247 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Hillsdale
Household size in Hillsdale
| Period | Hillsdale | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.90 | 2.79 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.96 | 2.85 | 2.82 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.96 | 2.82 | 2.78 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.97 | 2.79 | 2.76 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.07 | −0.00 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Hillsdale are large by national standards, averaging 2.97 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Household size has crept up from 2.90 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Hillsdale
| Period | Hillsdale | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.4 | 38.0 | 39.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.6 | 38.7 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.3 | 39.8 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.1 | 40.4 | 40.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.7 | +2.4 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
Hillsdale skews older: half of its residents are older than 45.1, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 42.4, as it has nationally.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Hillsdale
| Period | Hillsdale | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.9% | 13.1% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.7% | 12.8% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.7% | 11.4% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.4% | 11.6% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 4.4% of households in Hillsdale, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 1.5 points, in line with the national trend. Hillsdale has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five New Jersey cities.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Hillsdale
Renters in Hillsdale
| Period | Hillsdale | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.4% | 47.1% | 33.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.4% | 48.7% | 35.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.6% | 48.8% | 36.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 7.4% | 48.6% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −4.0 pts | +1.5 pts | +3.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Hillsdale is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 7.4% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About three in ten owners (30.9%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 4.0 points, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Hillsdale
| Period | Hillsdale | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.3% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 4.0% | 9.0% | 9.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.5% | 9.1% | 9.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.6% | 7.9% | 6.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.3 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Hillsdale: just 4.6% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy is little changed from 2006–10, while the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Hillsdale
| Period | Hillsdale | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1956 | 1957 | 1965 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1954 | 1958 | 1966 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1956 | 1959 | 1967 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1959 | 1962 | 1969 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Hillsdale is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1959, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Newer construction is concentrated in the center, while the southwest has the oldest housing. Hillsdale has older homes than at least four in five New Jersey cities.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Hillsdale
| Period | Hillsdale | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,284 | $1,268 | $1,246 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,322 | $1,377 | $1,324 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,454 | $1,645 | $1,522 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,899 | $2,060 | $1,896 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$615 | +$792 | +$651 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Hillsdale costs $1,899 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Even so, rents here are lower than in the New York area as a whole ($2,060). Rent has climbed $615 a month since 2006–10, up 48%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 25.3% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Hillsdale
Bachelor's degrees in Hillsdale
| Period | Hillsdale | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 47.7% | 35.0% | 34.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 52.7% | 36.7% | 36.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 55.5% | 39.9% | 39.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 63.9% | 43.6% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +16.3 pts | +8.6 pts | +8.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Hillsdale: 63.9% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree is up 16.3 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Hillsdale
| Period | Hillsdale | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 96.1% | 83.7% | 87.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.6% | 84.6% | 88.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.4% | 86.2% | 89.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.8% | 86.9% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Hillsdale: 96.8% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 0.7 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Hillsdale
| Period | Hillsdale | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.3% | 7.9% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.9% | 9.5% | 9.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.7% | 5.7% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.2% | 6.9% | 6.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Hillsdale has been strong: just 3.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only 38 of the 415 New Jersey cities with 5,000+ people have lower unemployment. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Hillsdale compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsdale | 2.97 | 45.1 | 4.4% | 7.4% | 4.6% | 1959 | $1,899 | 63.9% | 96.8% | 3.2% |
| Westwood | 2.83 | 43.6 | 8.9% | 25.3% | 4.2% | 1963 | $2,273 | 65.2% | 96.9% | 3.1% |
| Woodcliff Lake | 2.83 | 46.7 | 2.3% | 13.6% | 4.9% | 1968 | $1,866 | 79.8% | 96.0% | 10.1% |
| Park Ridge | 2.84 | 45.3 | 3.9% | 19.0% | 5.4% | 1969 | $2,251 | 57.2% | 94.5% | 3.5% |
| Emerson | 2.77 | 45.9 | 7.9% | 7.9% | 3.9% | 1963 | $1,968 | 55.1% | 97.7% | 5.3% |
| Montvale | 2.89 | 41.5 | 8.6% | 19.6% | 7.7% | 1973 | $2,502 | 54.4% | 94.4% | 5.8% |
| Old Tappan | 3.06 | 45.0 | 3.1% | 8.1% | 6.6% | 1982 | $3,310 | 73.6% | 97.1% | 1.9% |
| Ho-Ho-Kus | 3.15 | 42.8 | 5.8% | 7.5% | 10.3% | 1959 | $2,893 | 82.6% | 97.9% | 1.8% |
| Harrington Park | 2.83 | 46.5 | 2.0% | 8.1% | 4.3% | 1957 | $1,446 | 72.4% | 98.0% | 3.1% |
| Saddle River | 2.57 | 52.1 | 5.2% | 14.5% | 9.1% | 1981 | $2,358 | 69.8% | 94.2% | 6.3% |
| Paramus | 2.92 | 46.9 | 6.3% | 12.8% | 3.9% | 1965 | $2,790 | 55.3% | 95.4% | 6.8% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Hillsdale. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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