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Hillcrest
  • Suburb of New York City, NY

Report Card

grade C+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade C
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade unavailable
  3. Housing
    grade C minus
  4. Nightlife
    grade B minus
  5. Good for Families
    grade B minus
  6. Diversity
    grade A
  7. Jobs
    grade C+
  8. Weather
    grade B minus
  9. Cost of Living
    grade C
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade B+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A minus
  12. Commute
    grade B+

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Hillcrest is a suburb of New York City with a population of 8,178. Hillcrest is in Rockland County. Living in Hillcrest offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many families and young professionals live in Hillcrest and residents tend to be liberal.

About

About Hillcrest...
Population
8,178

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$489,400
National
$281,900
Median Rent
$2,068
National
$1,268
Area Feel
Sparse Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    22%
  • Own
    78%
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Hillcrest Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade unavailable
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    No data available  
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    No data available  
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    No data available  
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    No data available  
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    No data available  
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    No data available  
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    No data available  
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    12%
  • 10-17 years
    11%
  • 18-24 years
    9%
  • 25-34 years
    15%
  • 35-44 years
    14%
  • 45-54 years
    14%
  • 55-64 years
    10%
  • 65+ years
    14%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    12%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    20%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    23%
    national  28%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    21%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    24%
    national  11%

Working in Hillcrest

Jobs
grade C+
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$119,375
National
$75,149

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