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Hillside Township
  • Suburb in New Jersey

Report Card

grade B
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade C
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade C
  3. Housing
    grade C minus
  4. Nightlife
    grade A
  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 A
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A
  12. Commute
    grade B+

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Hillside Township is a suburb of New York City with a population of 22,319. Hillside Township is in Union County. Living in Hillside Township offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Hillside Township there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Hillside Township and residents tend to be liberal.

About

About Hillside Township...
Population
22,319

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$300,200
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,424
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Sparse Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    30%
  • Own
    70%
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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade C
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    127.2
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    26.3
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    17.5
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    65.8
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    469.3
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    1,460.6
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    322.8
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A+
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    12%
  • 10-17 years
    10%
  • 18-24 years
    10%
  • 25-34 years
    16%
  • 35-44 years
    10%
  • 45-54 years
    15%
  • 55-64 years
    14%
  • 65+ years
    13%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    8%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    19%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    27%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    31%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    14%
    national  11%

Working in Hillside Township

Jobs
grade C+
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$82,850
National
$69,021

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