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Hillcrest

Texas · 684 residents (2025 est.) · 0.44 sq mi
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The short version

Hillcrest is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $102,292. Population has declined 5% since 2023. Median home value is $285,800. With a median age of 51.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 30% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 51.4
US median: 38.9
Average education
33% 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
760
−5%since 2023
from 802 in 2023
2023 – 2025
Population density
1,727 / sq mi
−5%since 2023
from 1,823 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
51.4
+19%since 2023
from 43.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:684 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 2023 – 2024
75676878179480620232024Hillcrest
2024760
20232024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$102,292
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $108,750 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2023 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,812
Unchangedsince 2023
from $48,966 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
66.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2023
from 70.5% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 13.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.460
+9%since 2023
from 0.423 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade15.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Information9.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance9.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services3.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing1%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$285,800
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $255,200 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2023 – 2024
Owner-occupied
92.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 95.5% in 2023
7.3% rent
Vacancy rate
0.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2023
from 4.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 21.1% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
+19%since 2023
from 2.3 in 2023
2023 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic80.3%(644)
Black0.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino15.8%(127)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.5%(28)
Diversity Score41.1%(330)
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.8%(637)
Black0.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino10.7%(81)
Asian0.5%(4)
Other4.6%(35)
Diversity Score35.5%(270)
Diversity Score
35
−14%since 2023
from 41 in 2023
2023 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 33.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 97.7% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 12.6% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.7 min
+8%since 2023
from 34.1 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2023
from 81.6% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 10.2% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2023
from 7.3% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 0.9% 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
1.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 1.4% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 3.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.9%
−8.5 ptssince 2023
from 60.4% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 24.3% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
49.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2023
from 52.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 43.6% in 2023
Female
55.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 56.4% in 2023
Foreign born
2.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 2.2% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
13.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 10.9% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.5%
+6.2 ptssince 2023
from 10.3% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.6%
−7.9 ptssince 2023
from 9.5% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 92.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.6%
+8.0 ptssince 2023
from 87.6% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.9%
−8.5 ptssince 2023
from 12.4% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hillcrest, Texas?

Hillcrest, Texas has about 760 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hillcrest, Texas?

The typical household in Hillcrest, Texas earns about $102,292 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hillcrest, Texas expensive?

In Hillcrest, Texas, the median home is worth about $285,800.

How educated are people in Hillcrest, Texas?

About 33.2% of adults age 25 and over in Hillcrest, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hillcrest, Texas?

About 15.5% of people in Hillcrest, Texas 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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