Living in Hillburn, NY

Explore Hillburn and see how it fits the life you want to build.

1,289 Population Rockland County County Village Place Type New York State
Overall Match6.4 / 10

Baseline match from currently available location scores. Choose priorities to personalize it.

Hillburn at a Glance

Key facts and current data

Population1,289
Median Household Income$90,917
Median Home Value$487,000
Median Gross Rent$2,193
Median Age33.1
Average Household Size3.3
Unemployment9.9%
Work From Home11.4%
Homeownership51.7%
Housing Vacancy4.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.

Hillburn is a smaller community, so land use, housing supply and its relationship with surrounding communities can be especially important to movers. Unemployment is elevated enough that job location and industry-specific opportunities deserve closer review.

Experience the Area

Experience Life in Hillburn Before You Move

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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Hillburn and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.

NarrowTheList Ratings

Data-driven starter ratings. More categories appear automatically as new datasets are added.

Housing Value2.7 / 5Home values compared with local household income.
Employment2.2 / 5Lower unemployment produces a stronger rating.
Housing Stability3.3 / 5Combines homeownership and housing vacancy.
Remote Work Friendly3.3 / 5Based on the share of residents working from home.
Income Strength4.4 / 5Household income compared on a national scale.

These are location-wide baseline ratings, not your personal match score. Your own priorities can change which factors matter most.

Housing & Cost of Living in Hillburn

Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau

Median Home Value$487,000
Median Gross Rent$2,193
Homeownership51.7%
Housing Vacancy4.4%
Housing Value5.4/10
Housing Stability6.6/10

Home values are relatively high compared with local household income, so purchase affordability deserves close attention. Renters make up a substantial share of the local housing market.

Jobs, Income & Remote Work

Employment and household-income context for Hillburn, NY

Median Household Income$90,917
Unemployment9.9%
Work From Home11.4%
Employment4.4/10
Remote Work Friendly6.6/10
Income Strength8.8/10

The reported unemployment rate is elevated enough to warrant a closer look at current local employment conditions. A meaningful share of employed residents work from home.

Population & Household Profile

Who lives in Hillburn and how households are structured

Population1,289
Median Age33.1
Average Household Size3.3

Hillburn is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.

Climate & Weather in Hillburn

Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context

NOAA climate normals for Hillburn point to warm summers, cold winters and a wetter annual rainfall pattern.

Average Summer High84.3°F
Average Winter Low19.9°F
Annual Rainfall49.6 in.

Seasonal Life in Hillburn

What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.

Spring

Spring is a good time to see how wetter conditions affect drainage, yards, commuting and the usability of outdoor spaces.

Summer

Summer is warm enough that shade and cooling still matter, but the typical high is below the extreme-heat range seen in many hotter U.S. markets.

Fall

Fall marks a substantial seasonal transition here. It is a useful time to judge how quickly temperatures change and whether that seasonal swing fits the lifestyle you want.

Winter

Winter conditions are worth comparing with your tolerance for cold, precipitation and seasonal driving.

Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.

Hillburn is located in Rockland County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. Rockland County.

County Intelligence

Hillburn & Rockland County

Data Pending Foreclosure Activity

Hillburn is located in Rockland County, New York.

NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in Hillburn.

Current NarrowTheList data for Hillburn shows a population of about 1,289. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.

Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.

For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.

County relationship Rockland County
How NarrowTheList uses it

County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for Hillburn.

For someone considering a move to Hillburn, the available data currently points to housing affordability that deserves careful budgeting and employment conditions that make job-specific research important. These signals are most useful when considered alongside the specific neighborhood, commute and housing type that fit the household making the move.

Nearby Cities & Communities

Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.

Suffern, NY 1.8 miles away Sloatsburg, NY 2.6 miles away Montebello, NY 3.2 miles away Airmont, NY 4.2 miles away Ramsey, NJ 4.7 miles away Wesley Hills, NY 5.2 miles away Tuxedo Park, NY 5.3 miles away Kaser, NY 5.3 miles away Ringwood, NJ 5.5 miles away Upper Saddle River, NJ 5.7 miles away New Hempstead, NY 6.3 miles away Spring Valley, NY 6.4 miles away