Hill Farms, University Neighborh is home to 4,749 people in Madison. This is an unusually credentialed place: 72% of adults have a four-year degree. Households here earn about 58% more than in Madison as a whole. Owners hold 79% of the housing stock. The poverty rate is 2.2%, under the national 12.5%. There are 3,766 people per square mile. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Hill Farms, University Neighborh; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
72% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
79% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,749
Population density
3,766 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
41.4
US average: 38.9
Land area
1.26 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$123,029
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$64,344
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
66.2%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.2%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.422
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade7.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Information6.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.2%
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
$454,310
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,320
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
78.6%
21.4% rent
Vacancy rate
0.7%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.31 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
21.4%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.1%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.7
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.2%(4,045)
Black0.1%(7)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(167)
Asian6.4%(304)
Other4.8%(226)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.2%(4,045)
Black0.1%(7)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(167)
Asian6.4%(304)
Other4.8%(226)
Diversity Score
33
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
How many people live in Hill Farms, University Neighborh, Madison, Wisconsin?
Hill Farms, University Neighborh, Madison, Wisconsin has about 4,749 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Hill Farms, University Neighborh, Madison, Wisconsin?
The typical household in Hill Farms, University Neighborh, Madison, Wisconsin earns about $123,029 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Hill Farms, University Neighborh, Madison, Wisconsin expensive?
In Hill Farms, University Neighborh, Madison, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $454,310, and the typical rent is about $1,320 a month.
How educated are people in Hill Farms, University Neighborh, Madison, Wisconsin?
About 72.4% of adults age 25 and over in Hill Farms, University Neighborh, Madison, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Hill Farms, University Neighborh, Madison, Wisconsin?
About 2.2% of people in Hill Farms, University Neighborh, Madison, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.
