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Hillside, New Jersey, in Union county, is 1 miles E of Union, New Jersey (center to center) and 3 miles SW of Newark, New Jersey. The town is located in the Newark metropolitan area. Hillside has a population of 21,747.
In Hillside, about 47% of adults are married. Large households are normal in Hillside.
Approximately 60% of Hillside is non-white. No single racial group represents the town, a town where diversity is valued.
In 2000, Hillside had a median family income of $64,635.
Residents of Hillside gave more campaign money ($9,600) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.
Owners occupy 72% of the housing units in Hillside. On average, the construction date of housing in the town is earlier than you'll find in most places.
In Hillside, 84% of commuters drive to work. If you visit or move to Hillside, try the public transportation system.
Comparing Hillside to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Jersey (State):
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| Short Commute Times | | |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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