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Hillcrest

New York · 7,106 residents · 1.305 sq mi
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Hillcrest is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $68,889. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $184,200. Households here earn about 59% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.5
US median: 35.2
More educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

7,106
+10%since 1990
from 6,447 in 1990
1990 – 2024
5,445 / sq mi
+10%since 1990
from 4,940 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.5
+7%since 1990
from 34.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6K7K8K9K9K1990201020202024Hillcrest
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$68,889
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $52,455 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$21,993
+26%since 1990
from $17,463 in 1990
US average: $21,522
8.1%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 7.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$184,200
−27%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $190,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$552
−40%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $701 in 1990
US average: $602
75.3%
−4.4 ptssince 1990
from 79.7% in 1990
24.7% rent
2.7
−26%since 1990
from 3.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic53.5%(3,448)
Black31.9%(2,054)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(425)
Asian13.1%(842)
Diversity Score80%(5,156)
2000
White, non-Hispanic21.4%(1,520)
Black49%(3,482)
Hispanic / Latino11.5%(816)
Asian14.6%(1,039)
Diversity Score82%(5,826)
82
+3%since 1990
from 80 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

28.3%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 28.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
76.4%
−7.0 ptssince 1990
from 83.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
9.9%
−3.8 ptssince 1990
from 13.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

28.5 min
+6%since 1990
from 26.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hillcrest, New York?

Hillcrest, New York has about 7,106 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Hillcrest, New York?

The typical household in Hillcrest, New York earns about $68,889 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hillcrest, New York expensive?

In Hillcrest, New York, the median home is worth about $184,200, and the typical rent is about $552 a month.

How educated are people in Hillcrest, New York?

About 28.3% of adults age 25 and over in Hillcrest, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hillcrest, New York?

About 8.1% of people in Hillcrest, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hillcrest, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Hillcrest, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 659 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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