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The Hills

Texas · 2,322 residents (2025 est.) · 1.074 sq mi
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The Hills is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $158,250. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 69% since 2000. 74% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $846,000. With a median age of 56.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 56.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
74% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,516
+69%since 2000
from 1,492 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
2,343 / sq mi
+69%since 2000
from 1,389 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
56.0
+21%since 2000
from 46.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,322 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 2000 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K2000201020202024The Hills
20243K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$158,250
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $114,861 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$96,680
+58%since 2000
from $61,363 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
76.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 79.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.461
+13%since 2010
from 0.409 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade10.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Information9.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services9.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food8.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration5.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$846,000
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $331,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$3,501
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,292 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
96.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 96.1% in 2000
3.6% rent
Vacancy rate
4.2%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
32.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 31.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
85.0%
+50.0 ptssince 2009
from 35.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.3
+85%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
35
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(1,421)
Black1.2%(18)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(33)
Asian0.7%(10)
Other0%
Diversity Score10%(149)
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.5%(2,102)
Black0.9%(23)
Hispanic / Latino9.2%(231)
Asian2.8%(70)
Other3.6%(90)
Diversity Score36.4%(917)
Diversity Score
36
+265%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
73.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 69.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 98.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
29.4%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 22.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.8 min
−3%since 2000
from 24.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
52.2%
−18.9 ptssince 2009
from 71.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
40.8%
+19.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.2%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 7.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
44.8%
−7.9 ptssince 2011
from 52.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
66.9%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 74.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Female
52.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Foreign born
6.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.6%
−43.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2012
from 5.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.0%
−92.4 ptssince 2013
from 97.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
99.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2017
from 96.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2016
from 89.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2016
from 4.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in The Hills, Texas?

The Hills, Texas has about 2,516 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in The Hills, Texas?

The typical household in The Hills, Texas earns about $158,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is The Hills, Texas expensive?

In The Hills, Texas, the median home is worth about $846,000, and the typical rent is about $3,501 a month.

How educated are people in The Hills, Texas?

About 73.6% of adults age 25 and over in The Hills, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in The Hills, Texas?

About 3.6% of people in The Hills, 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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