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Hillcrest

Florida · Jacksonville · 7,561 residents · 1.971 sq mi
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The short version

Hillcrest has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $54,872. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $172,673. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Hillcrest; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
46% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,561
Population density
3,836 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
36.2
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,872
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$30,434
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.2%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.3%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.383
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance13.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical10.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services3.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$172,673
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,175
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
46.4%
53.6% rent
Vacancy rate
10.9%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.9%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.2%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic44.3%(3,350)
Black37.7%(2,853)
Hispanic / Latino9.8%(741)
Asian6.2%(469)
Other2%(148)
Diversity Score80.9%(6,120)
2024
White, non-Hispanic44.3%(3,350)
Black37.7%(2,853)
Hispanic / Latino9.8%(741)
Asian6.2%(469)
Other2%(148)
Diversity Score80.9%(6,120)
Diversity Score
81
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.8%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.5%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.4%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.8 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.0%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.4%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.9%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.2%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.1%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.1%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.4%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.4%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
3.1%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.3%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
Female
51.5%
Foreign born
12.4%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.2%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.6%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.4%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
73.7%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
85.9%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.3%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hillcrest, Jacksonville, Florida?

Hillcrest, Jacksonville, Florida has about 7,561 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hillcrest, Jacksonville, Florida?

The typical household in Hillcrest, Jacksonville, Florida earns about $54,872 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hillcrest, Jacksonville, Florida expensive?

In Hillcrest, Jacksonville, Florida, the median home is worth about $172,673, and the typical rent is about $1,175 a month.

How educated are people in Hillcrest, Jacksonville, Florida?

About 17.8% of adults age 25 and over in Hillcrest, Jacksonville, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hillcrest, Jacksonville, Florida?

About 16.3% of people in Hillcrest, Jacksonville, Florida 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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