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Hillside Lake, NY

Census-designated place in Dutchess County, New York.

Population

784

Land area

0.5sq mi

People per sq mi

1,500

ZIP codes

0

Hillside Lake and its ZIP codes

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Hillside Lake at a glance

  • Hillside Lake is about 3.6 times as dense as New York as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $95,231 a year, 11% more than the New York figure of $85,974.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $376,600 (11% below New York).

Housing and community stats

Hillside Lake, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$95,231

Poverty rate

1.4%

Median home value

$376,600

Homeownership

100.0%

Bachelor's or higher

36.0%

Median age

59.2

Average commute

40.4 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (258), German Americans (149), Irish Americans (110).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Dutchess County. PPP loans are for Hillside Lake.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.9%

Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$73,404

116,699 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$75,190

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$1.94B

FY 2026, $6,559 per person

Dutchess County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Hillside Lake, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone79.9%
  • Carpooled11.4%
  • Public transit6.9%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home1.9%

Average one-way commute: 40.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Hillside Lake, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: landslide

Storm events since 1996

1,625

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

1,124

1.2% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

85° / 18°F

41.9 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Hillside Lake, NY, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

26.8%

U.S. 33.3% -6.5 pts

Diabetes

8.8%

U.S. 12.1% -3.3 pts

Smoking

10.0%

U.S. 12.8% -2.8 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

5.0%

U.S. 11.1% -6.1 pts

Cities near Hillside Lake

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Chelsea CoveCensus-designated place2.5 mi0.2
Hopewell JunctionCensus-designated place2.8 mi0.7
Freedom PlainsCensus-designated place3.5 mi1.3
New HackensackCensus-designated place3.6 mi2.1
Red Oaks MillCensus-designated place4.7 mi2.4
TitusvilleCensus-designated place4.8 mi0.7
Myers CornerCensus-designated place4.9 mi8.5
BrinckerhoffCensus-designated place6 mi1.8
SpackenkillCensus-designated place6.5 mi1.8
Wappingers FallsVillage6.6 mi1.1
Vassar CollegeCensus-designated place6.9 mi0.7
Merritt ParkCensus-designated place7 mi0.4
Crown HeightsCensus-designated place7.1 mi0.8
MacDonnell HeightsCensus-designated place7.5 mi0.6
ArlingtonCensus-designated place7.7 mi0.6
FishkillVillage7.9 mi0.8

Frequently asked questions

What county is Hillside Lake, NY in?
Hillside Lake is in Dutchess County, New York.
What is the population of Hillside Lake, NY?
About 784 people live in Hillside Lake, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Hillside Lake?
Nearby places include Chelsea Cove (2.5 mi), Hopewell Junction (2.8 mi), Freedom Plains (3.5 mi), New Hackensack (3.6 mi), Red Oaks Mill (4.7 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023