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Hillside Lake

New York · 784 residents · 0.523 sq mi
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Hillside Lake is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $95,231. Population has fallen 61% since 2000, a loss of 1,238 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $376,600. With a median age of 59.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 1.4% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 59.2
US median: 38.9
Average education
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
784
−61%since 2000
from 2,022 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,499 / sq mi
−61%since 2000
from 3,866 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
59.2
+70%since 2000
from 34.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
5709661K2K2K1990201020202024Hillside Lake
2024784
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$95,231
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,344 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$52,329
+104%since 2000
from $25,649 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
83.2%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 76.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.362
+7%since 2010
from 0.339 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade24.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food11.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance10.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical10.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade1.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Information1%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$376,600
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $160,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 93.2% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
19.9%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.6%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 25.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
4.0
+76%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
33
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.7%(1,854)
Black1.7%(35)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(62)
Asian1.1%(23)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.6%(294)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.9%(689)
Black5.6%(44)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(44)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other0.5%(4)
Diversity Score27.7%(217)
Diversity Score
28
+90%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 35.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.6%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 90.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.7%
−15.7 ptssince 2000
from 19.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
40.4 min
+45%since 2000
from 27.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 82.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.4%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
6.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.9%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 8.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.9%
+4.3 ptssince 2011
from 57.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.7%
−12.3 ptssince 2009
from 24.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
48.6%
−17.6 ptssince 2009
from 66.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.8%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
43.2%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
5.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.3%
−47.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.5%
−16.9 ptssince 2012
from 23.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.3%
−93.6 ptssince 2013
from 96.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2017
from 94.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2016
from 91.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−5.7 ptssince 2016
from 5.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hillside Lake, New York?

Hillside Lake, New York has about 784 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hillside Lake, New York?

The typical household in Hillside Lake, New York earns about $95,231 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hillside Lake, New York expensive?

In Hillside Lake, New York, the median home is worth about $376,600.

How educated are people in Hillside Lake, New York?

About 36.0% of adults age 25 and over in Hillside Lake, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hillside Lake, New York?

About 1.4% of people in Hillside Lake, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hillside Lake, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Hillside Lake, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 732 residents, a change of about -48 percent over that period.

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

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