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The Hills

Texas · 2,613 residents · 1.074 sq mi
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The Hills is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $153,500. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 75% since 2000. 73% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $564,400. With a median age of 51.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 140% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
73% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,613
+75%since 2000
from 1,492 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
2,433 / sq mi
+75%since 2000
from 1,389 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
51.0
+10%since 2000
from 46.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K2000201020202024The Hills
20243K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$153,500
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $114,861 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$76,951
+25%since 2000
from $61,363 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
80.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 79.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services13.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade8.8%
US avg: 10%
Information5.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$564,400
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $331,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$3,501
+80%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,292 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
92.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 96.1% in 2000
7.1% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+28%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.9%(2,141)
Black1.5%(39)
Hispanic / Latino7.6%(198)
Asian2.7%(70)
Other1.3%(34)
Diversity Score31%(811)
Diversity Score
31
+210%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
72.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 69.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 98.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
28.5%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 22.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.7 min
+20%since 2000
from 24.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
63.9%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 71.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 7.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 52.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
73.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 74.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.5%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Female
54.5%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Foreign born
4.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.5%
−93.9 ptssince 2013
from 97.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in The Hills, Texas?

The Hills, Texas has about 2,613 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in The Hills, Texas earns about $153,500 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 $564,400, and the typical rent is about $3,501 a month.

How educated are people in The Hills, Texas?

About 72.6% 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 2.5% 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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