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Hillsdale Area Facts

  • Hillsdale has a Livability Score of 76/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Hillsdale crime rates are 82% lower than the New Jersey average
  • Cost of living in Hillsdale is 33% higher than the New Jersey average
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Enjoy Farm Fresh Food In Hillsdale, New Jersey User Rating 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 23, 2018) I love living in Hillsdale, New Jersey. It is a wonderful place to live. I enjoy the peace and serenity of our wonderful community. The shopping in town is great! When I first moved there, I found everything I needed for my new place. The restaurants in town are awesome. On the w ...Read More eekends, they are buzzing and welcoming. During the week, there are many professionals and singles enjoying a leisurely meal after work.

There are many young families as well, because the schools have an excellent reputation in Hillsdale. Demarest Farm has wonderful fresh food. It's so beautifully presented, and you will love going there just to look around! For a bit of luxury, I love the Mezzaluna Day Spa. Hillsdale is in a great location, and commuting to work is made simple by car or bus! I enjoy the nightlife in Hillsdale. There are clubs, pubs, and coffee and tea shops. I have met some of the nicest people here! Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Hillsdale? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Veteran's Park
      McSpirit Memorial Park
      Sapienza Gardens
      Hillsdale Memorial Park
      Centennial Field
      Beechwood Park
      Brookside Park
      Wood Dale County Park

      Entertainment

      Westwood Cinemas
      Washington Township Cinemas
      School House Museum
      Hiram Bauvelt Wildlife Art Museum
      Thomas Kinkade
      The Hermitage
      The Ridgewood Art Institute

      Food & Drink

      Wendy's
      A & P Liquors
      Andrew's Liquors
      David's Bagels
      Dunkin'
      The Italian Touch
      Dairy Queen
      The Dog House Saloon & Grill

      C Commute

      Is public transit available in Hillsdale? Of all people who commute, 8.7% take public transportation in Hillsdale.
      Drive to Work
      70%

      7% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      9%

      4% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Hillsdale? The cost of living in Hillsdale is 160/100 - which is 33% higher than New Jersey.
      Hillsdale
      160

      60% more expensive than average

      New Jersey
      121

      21% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Hillsdale? Hillsdale crime rates are 309, which are 82% lower than New Jersey
      Total Crime
      309 per 100k people

      86% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 324  

      86% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -9%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Hillsdale? The median income in Hillsdale is $155,762 which is 111% higher than New Jersey.
      Median household income
      $155,762182% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $57,82594% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      47% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Hillsdale a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Hillsdale home prices? Hillsdale home prices are $567,200 - which is 79% higher than New Jersey
      Median home value
      $567,200207% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,32640% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      88%

      38% higher than the US average

      A Schools

      Does Hillsdale have good schools? The Hillsdale graduation rate is 93% - which is 8% higher than New Jersey
      High school grad. rates
      93%

      12% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      71%

      47% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      16:1

      2% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Hillsdale a good place to live? Hillsdale has an overall rating of 93% from 3 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      93%

      3 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      90%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      100%

      2 total surveys

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