Hillside, NJ

Hillside, New Jersey

Introduction to Hillside, New Jersey

Hillside, New Jersey, in Union county, is 1 mile E of Union, New Jersey and 3 miles SW of Newark, New Jersey. The town is located in the Newark metropolitan area. Hillside has a population of 21,747.

Hillside History

Portions of Union Township were taken to form Hillside township, which was officially incorporated in April of 1913. The town was possibly named after the old Hillside School which stood on a little hill on Hillside Avenue. The culture of the town has, to a large extent, been influenced both positively and negatively by the political, economic and sociological forces in America post World War II. However, today Hillside is a thriving community.

Hillside and nearby Attractions

• Hillside Free Public Library
• Liberty Hall Museum
• Christ The King Church
• Oheb Sholem Cemetery
• Sanford Park

Things To Do In Hillside

While in Hillside, travelers can visit the Liberty Hall Museum, the New Jersey Performing Arts Center, or even travel to New York to enjoy the city’s sights and attractions. The Hillside Free Public Library offers a great deal of information about the town’s history and culture. There are a number of churches and cemeteries lining the streets of this town. The Sanford Park and the Paul Korlesky Park offer amusement facilities for both adults and children.

Hillside Transportation

Air transportation is available from Newark Liberty International Airport.

Hillside Higher Education

Residents of Hillside can attend educational facilities at the nearby Kean University. Also, within a close range are a number of other colleges and universities like Seton Hall University, Rutgers University-Newark, the New Jersey Institute of Technology, Essex County College, the University of Medicine And Dentistry Of New Jersey and Union County College.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 6%

Comparative Profile of Hillside, NJ

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Children Under 5 Years Old
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Male Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Hillside Almanac

Hillside Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Hillside Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Hillside, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Hillside Public Libraries

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Hillside High Schools (2004)

HILLSIDE HIGH
1085 LIBERTY AVE
908-352-7662
Serves 983 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 13.7

Hillside Colleges

(List of All New Jersey Colleges)

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