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Hillcrest

California · 10,511 residents · 1.378 sq mi
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Hillcrest has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,285. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $272,700. At a median age of 30.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 53% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 30.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,511
+3%since 2023
from 10,203 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
7,628 / sq mi
+3%since 2023
from 7,404 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
30.2
+2%since 2023
from 29.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
10K10K11K11K12K20202024Hillcrest
202411K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,285
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2023
from $44,954 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,968
+1%since 2023
from $19,680 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 31.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
31.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 29.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.476
+1%since 2023
from 0.473 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction13.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade3.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services1.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$272,700
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $250,300 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,259
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,197 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
50.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 47.9% in 2023
49.5% rent
Vacancy rate
4.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2023
from 7.7% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2023
from 31.5% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.5%
+6.7 ptssince 2023
from 49.8% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.9
+6%since 2023
from 5.6 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic13.3%(1,359)
Black1.9%(189)
Hispanic / Latino82%(8,371)
Asian0.5%(50)
Other2.3%(234)
Diversity Score38.5%(3,931)
2024
White, non-Hispanic14.2%(1,490)
Black2.3%(238)
Hispanic / Latino81.2%(8,530)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.4%(253)
Diversity Score40%(4,207)
Diversity Score
40
+4%since 2023
from 39 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 9.3% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
65.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 65.2% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 2.4% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.0 min
Unchangedsince 2023
from 21.9 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 70.3% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
20.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 18.5% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 3.5% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 6.4% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.2% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 4.4% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.7%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 8.7% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 58.5% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 15.2% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
17.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 19.2% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 52.1% in 2023
Female
48.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 47.9% in 2023
Foreign born
22.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 21.5% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.1%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 2.1% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 11.6% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 7.8% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2023
from 86.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
35.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 36.4% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
64.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 62.6% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hillcrest, California?

Hillcrest, California has about 10,511 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hillcrest, California?

The typical household in Hillcrest, California earns about $46,285 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hillcrest, California expensive?

In Hillcrest, California, the median home is worth about $272,700, and the typical rent is about $1,259 a month.

How educated are people in Hillcrest, California?

About 9.0% of adults age 25 and over in Hillcrest, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hillcrest, California?

About 31.4% of people in Hillcrest, California live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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