Median Age
45 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
20%
Hillsdale, NJ
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,950
Population
10,341
Renter Mix
12% Rent
A charming small town along Woodcliff Lake in the suburbs of Jersey
Family-Friendly
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Great Schools
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Lake
Nestled alongside Woodcliff Lake in northeast New Jersey, Hillsdale is an idyllic suburb filled with excellent public schools, community parks, and small businesses. Locals enjoy frequenting small eateries like Ray’s Pizza, Osso Buco Grill, and the Cornerstone Restaurant & Bar. Hillsdale offers a charming train station in the heart of town, and NJ-444 sits on the city’s western edge.
Hillsdale residents appreciate the high-ranking schools in town like Pascack Valley High School and Meadowbrook Elementary School. Locals enjoy the nature trails at Beechwood Park and the well-kept green at the Edgewood Country Club. Hillsdale offers a blend of affordable rentals and upscale apartments, so there’s something for everyone in this Jersey suburb!
Demographics
Median Household Income
$159,315
Average: $179,031
Education
4,628
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
6,018
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Hillsdale has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
12%
Non-Renters
88%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
42%
Other Education
58%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Hillsdale, NJ is $2,725 for a studio, $2,950 for one bedroom, $4,157 for two bedrooms, and $3,787 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Hillsdale has increased by 1.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,950/month
753 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Hillsdale, NJ is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
20
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-8
478 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
332 Students
Ann Blanche Smith Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
299 Students
Public
Grades K-8
478 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
984 Students
School data provided by
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Wood Dale County Park
- Pascack Brook County Park
- DePiero's Farm
- Saddle River County Park
- Bergen County Zoo
Commuter Rail
Airports
- LaGuardia
- Westchester County
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.