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Hillcrest

New York · 7,558 residents · 1.305 sq mi
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Hillcrest is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $98,317. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $435,600. Households here earn about 77% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 37.2
More educated
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 87%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,558
+6%since 2000
from 7,106 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
5,792 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 5,445 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.5
Unchangedsince 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K7K8K9K9K1990201020202024Hillcrest
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$98,317
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,889 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,421
+34%since 2000
from $21,993 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
62.7%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.348
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade9.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$435,600
+87%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $184,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,012
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $552 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
68.1%
−7.2 ptssince 2000
from 75.3% in 2000
19.0% rent
Vacancy rate
1.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
42.3%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 36.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.2%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.4
+66%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic21.4%(1,520)
Black49%(3,482)
Hispanic / Latino11.5%(816)
Asian14.6%(1,039)
Other0%
Diversity Score82%(5,826)
2010
White, non-Hispanic12.5%(943)
Black53.8%(4,065)
Hispanic / Latino20%(1,511)
Asian10.8%(817)
Other3.6%(269)
Diversity Score80.8%(6,109)
Diversity Score
81
−1%since 2000
from 82 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 28.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.1%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 76.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.2 min
+24%since 2000
from 28.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.6%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 66.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.4%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
9.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.9%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
36.4%
−26.4 ptssince 2009
from 62.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Female
48.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Foreign born
42.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
3.3%
−47.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hillcrest, New York?

Hillcrest, New York has about 7,558 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hillcrest, New York earns about $98,317 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 $435,600, and the typical rent is about $1,012 a month.

How educated are people in Hillcrest, New York?

About 31.9% 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 7.9% 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 1,111 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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

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