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Hillside, NY
Census-designated place in Ulster County, New York.
Population
911
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,113
ZIP codes
0
Hillside and its ZIP codes
Hillside at a glance
- Hillside is about 2.6 times as dense as New York as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $141,964 a year, 65% more than the New York figure of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $469,000 (11% above New York).
Local data for Hillside, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hillside, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$141,964
Poverty rate
3.1%
Median home value
$469,000
Homeownership
96.8%
Bachelor's or higher
66.5%
Median age
46.5
Average commute
23.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (255), Italian Americans (186), German Americans (149).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Ulster County. PPP loans are for Hillside.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$63,421
60,554 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$69,090
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.2B
FY 2026, $6,379 per person
How people get to work
Hillside, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.6%
- Carpooled1.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.4%
- Worked from home24.3%
Average one-way commute: 23.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hillside, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
1,690
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
897
1.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 11°F
50.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hillside, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.0%
U.S. 33.3% -4.3 pts
Diabetes
12.0%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
11.1%
U.S. 12.8% -1.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.1%
U.S. 11.1% -6.0 pts
Cities near Hillside
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HurleyCensus-designated place | 1.4 mi | 5.5 |
| KingstonCity | 2.1 mi | 7.5 |
| Port EwenCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 2.1 |
| Lincoln ParkCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 1.5 |
| East KingstonCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 0.7 |
| RhinecliffCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 1 |
| RosendaleCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 1.9 |
| Lake KatrineCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 2.3 |
| RiftonCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 1.2 |
| TillsonCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 2.3 |
| RubyCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 1.7 |
| RhinebeckVillage | 6.6 mi | 1.5 |
| ZenaCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 3.1 |
| StaatsburgCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 1.5 |
| West HurleyCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 3.8 |
| High FallsCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 1.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hillside, NY in?
- Hillside is in Ulster County, New York.
- What is the population of Hillside, NY?
- About 911 people live in Hillside, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hillside?
- Nearby places include Hurley (1.4 mi), Kingston (2.1 mi), Port Ewen (3 mi), Lincoln Park (3.1 mi), East Kingston (4.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023