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Hilton, New York

Introduction to Hilton, New York

Hilton, New York, in Monroe County, is 11 miles NW of Irondequoit, New York and 61 miles NE of Buffalo, New York. The village benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns that it shares the Rochester metropolitan area with. Hilton’s population is approximately 5,856.

Hilton History

Hilton was originally known as Unionville. In 1885, the village was incorporated under the name North Parma. The village changed its name to Hilton in 1896. It got its present name from Reverend Charles Augustus Hilton, a clergyman of the Freewill Baptist Church.

Hilton and nearby Attractions

  • Genesee Country Village & Museum
  • Cobbs Hill Park
  • Susan B. Anthony House
  • Stone-Tolan House
  • Ellwanger Garden

Things To Do In Hilton

The Genesee Country Village & Museum, located near Hilton, is one of the largest museums in the United States. It includes a 19th-century historic village, a museum, heirloom gardens, an art gallery, a baseball park and a nature center. Cobbs Hill Park offers various recreational opportunities. Deerfield Country Club houses the local golf course.

Hilton Transportation

Air transportation is available from Greater Rochester International Airport.

Hilton Higher Education

Colleges and universities located nearby include the SUNY College at Brockport, the University Of Rochester and Monroe Community College.

Comparative Profile of Hilton, NY

Comparing Hilton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old79
Well-Paid Single Women76
Well-Paid Single Men76
Female Share of the Population66
Male Share of the Population55
Racial Diversity34
Age of the Population31
Senior Citizens32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size98
Portion of People Married77

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty87
Median Family Income76
People in Middle Class or Better76
College Educated Adults65

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use74
Short Commute Times46
Walking and Biking to Work23
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built810
Affordability of Rents56
People Living Alone34
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals34
Seasonal and Vacation Housing32
Affordability of Property Taxes36
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