Why Live in Hillside
Hillside Township, known for its rolling agricultural terrain, offers a suburban setting with a rich history and a touch of baseball nostalgia, thanks to former resident Phil Rizzuto. The Hillside Historical Society features the Phil Rizzuto and All Sports Museum, celebrating local athletes. The neighborhood is six miles south of Newark and has a crime rate equal to the national average. Housing styles are predominantly traditional American, including colonial homes, midcentury split levels, and Tudor homes, with most properties featuring three to four bedrooms. The color palette of homes includes slate, tan, cream, and muted blue. For outdoor activities, residents frequent Elizabeth River Park, Conant Park, and Paul Korlesky Park, which offer trails, ball fields, playgrounds, basketball courts, and tennis courts. Dining options are diverse, with a notable presence of Brazilian and Portuguese cuisine, such as Pao De Mel Bakery and Long Ave BBQ. The neighborhood has two grocery stores, Seabra Foods and Shop Rite, located in shopping centers. Hillside Township is approximately 20 miles from Manhattan, with convenient access to Interstate 78, the Garden State Parkway, and Highway 22. Newark Liberty International Airport is about five miles away, making travel easy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hillside a good place to live?
Hillside is a good place to live. Hillside is considered fairly walkable and somewhat bikeable. Hillside has 7 parks for recreational activities. It is fairly dense in population with 12.5 people per acre and a median age of 41. The average household income is $100,618 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 25.4% of residents. A majority of residents in Hillside are home owners, with 37.9% of residents renting and 62.1% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Hillside can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Hillside neighborhood guide.
Is Hillside, NJ a safe neighborhood?
Hillside, NJ is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 3 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Hillside?
The median home price in Hillside is $470,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $94,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.75%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,440 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $105K a year to afford the median home price in Hillside. The average household income in Hillside is $101K.
What are the best public schools in Hillside?
The best public schools that serve Hillside are:
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Home Trends in Hillside, NJ
On average, homes in Hillside, NJ sell after 43 days on the market compared to the national average of 51 days. The median sale price for homes in Hillside, NJ over the last 12 months is $483,500, up 9% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$483,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$475,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$369
Number of Homes for Sale
13
Last 12 months Home Sales
107
Median List Price
$470,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
9%
