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Hillsdale, NJ


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Hillsdale, New Jersey

Introduction to Hillsdale, New Jersey

Hillsdale, New Jersey, in Bergen county, is 8 miles NE of Paterson, New Jersey and 18 miles N of New York, New York. The town is considered part of the Bergen - Passaic metropolitan area. Hillsdale has a population of 10,087.

Hillsdale History

Hillsdale was originally a part of Washington Township until 1898. It was incorporated on March 25, 1898, as Hillsdale Township. Hillsdale was reincorporated on March 2, 1923, as a borough.

Hillsdale and nearby Attractions

  • Hiram Blauvelt Art Museum
  • Pascack Historical Society Museum
  • Tallman Mountain State Park
  • Ramapo Valley County Reservation
  • Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic

Things To Do In Hillsdale

The town organizes several recreational events and programs. You can enjoy boating and fishing on the Woodcliff Lake, a small portion of which lies within Hillsdale. Van Saun Park and Edward Hopper House Art Center are also nearby.

Hillsdale Transportation

Air transportation is available from Teterboro Airport.

Hillsdale Higher Education

Fairleigh Dickinson University, Rockland Community College, Bergen Community College and Ramapo College of New Jersey are all nearby.

High Points

Hillsdale strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Jersey):

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyHillsdale Low Property Crime
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Hillsdale Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 9%Hillsdale People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 11%Hillsdale College Educated Adults
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 11%Hillsdale Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 14%Hillsdale Well-Paid Single Men
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 14%Hillsdale Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 17%Hillsdale Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Hillsdale, NJ

Comparing Hillsdale to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Jersey (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men97
Well-Paid Single Women96
Age of the Population87
Children Under 5 Years Old78
Male Share of the Population77
Racial Diversity76
Senior Citizens67
Female Share of the Population45

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married109
Average Household Size99

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income109
People in Middle Class or Better108
College Educated Adults98
People Above Poverty98

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use97
Working at Home98
Walking and Biking to Work89
Short Commute Times25

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built34
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals34
People Living Alone22
Affordability of Rents23
Seasonal and Vacation Housing12
Affordability of Property Taxes12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime1010
Low Violent Crime97
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