Hillside Township, NJ

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 5/10
directions_bus Transit 5/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 4/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 9/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
directions_run Walkability
Walkability Challenges. Walking is possible for a few errands, but most trips require driving or other transportation due to distance or infrastructure limitations.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Limited Options. Public transportation is present but inconsistent or poorly connected, often requiring reliance on other travel methods.
home Housing
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Very Accessible. Reaching the airport is easy and manageable, suitable for most travel needs.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
22,179 332.4M (US)
Median Age
36.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
78.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
28.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$98,558 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
34 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$363,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,363 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,453 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
66.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Union County
4
New York-Newark-Jersey City Metro Area
4
New Jersey
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Union County
4
New York-Newark-Jersey City Metro Area
3
New Jersey
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 7 31
Feb 3 8 33
Mar 4 4 41
Apr 4 1 51
May 4 0 61
Jun 4 0 71
Jul 5 0 76
Aug 4 0 74
Sep 4 0 66
Oct 4 0 54
Nov 4 0 46
Dec 4 5 35

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 78% of residents leaning left and 19% leaning right.

Liberal (79%) (19%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 16%
Hillary Clinton 83%
Other 1%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 10, NJ State Senate District 28, NJ Assembly District 28, NJ
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Schools

Hurden Looker School
<1 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Walter O Krumbiegel Middle School
<1 miles, E • 1.4 star
Hillside High School
<1 miles, W • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Empire Beauty School-Union
<1 miles, SW • 1 star
Kean University
1 miles, SW • 2.8 star
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Hospitals

Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
1 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Trinitas Regional Medical Center
3 miles, S • 1.4 star
The University Hospital
4 miles, NE • 1.4 star
East Orange General Hospital
4 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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Airports

Laguardia Airport
20 miles, E • 4.6 star
John F Kennedy International Airport
24 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Westchester County Airport
37 miles, E • 1.4 star
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