Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
50-59 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
18%
Hillside
Hillside, NJ Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,638
Population
20,531
Renter Mix
33% Rent
Cultural diversity holds strong in this suburb
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The city of Hillside is a suburb of Elizabeth, located about three miles north of Downtown, known for its rich history and abundance of green space for being a metropolitan area. With direct access to Interstate 78 and the Newark Liberty International Airport, residents of Hillside have easy commutes and great proximity to a major airport.
North of Kean University, Hillside is home to some excellent schools in the Hillside Public School District like Hillside High. Hillside houses a portion of Weequahic Park, offering a running track and trails, athletic fields, a golf course, and a scenic lake, while Conant Park is densely wooded with a spacious playground. Nestled along the Elizabeth River, residents of Hillside enjoy quiet residential streets lined with a variety of apartments and houses for rent. Hillside is known for its diverse culture, as well as its diverse cuisine, so be sure to check out one of the city’s local restaurants after you get settled.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$87,918
Average: $108,910
Education
4,908
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
11,544
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Hillside has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
33%
Non-Renters
67%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
19%
Other Education
81%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Hillside, NJ is $1,638 for one bedroom, and $1,900 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Hillside has increased by 3.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,638/month
592 Sq Ft
House
$3,039/month
704 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Hillside, NJ is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
50
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Hurden-Looker Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
376 Students
Public
Grades K-5
381 Students
Public
Grades K-5
211 Students
Abram P. Morris-Saybrook Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
650 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
99 Students
Walter O. Krumbiegel Middle School
Public
Grades 6-8
376 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
925 Students
School data provided by
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Newark Museum and Dreyfuss Planetarium
- William Miller Sperry Observatory
- Cora Hartshorn Arboretum
- Greenwood Gardens
- G. Thomas DiDomenico Park
Transit / Subway
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Newark Liberty International
- LaGuardia
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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.