Hillside township, New Jersey
Hillside township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Hillside township is a geographic entity located in Union County, New Jersey. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 22,860. The land area covers 2.77 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 22,860 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 35.7 yrs | ±2.1 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 7,032 | ±392 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 7,457 | ±434 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 7,032 | ±392 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 425 | ±182 |
| Median Home Value | $397,400 | ±$15,669 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,794 | ±$108 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $99,528 | ±$8,370 |
| Per Capita Income | $37,421 | ±$2,475 |
| Poverty Rate | 10.7% | ±3% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 2,339 | ±667 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.6% | ±1.8% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 11,783 | ±523 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 95% | ±0.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 22,690 (2024)
ID: 186571
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: MAYOR
1409 LIBERTY AVE, 1, HILLSIDE NJ 07205-1347
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GUS Population: 594,160 (2024)
ID: 194928
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CLERK OF THE BOARD
10 ELIZABETHTOWN PLZ, ELIZABETH NJ 07207-3451
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Hillside | 07-08 | Hillside, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | NEW YORK, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | NEW YORK, NY | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | BROOKLYN, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | BROOKLYN, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | BROOKLYN, NY | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | LONG ISLAND CITY, NY | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | NEW YORK, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | BROOKLYN, NY |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Empire Beauty School-Union
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College Vocational | 0.9 mi away | 1126 Morris Ave, Union, NJ, 07083 |
8009204593
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HILLSIDE FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 0.4 mi away | JOHN F. KENNEDY PLAZA, HILLSIDE, NJ, 07205 |
(201) 923-4413
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Yeshivas Be'er Yitzchok
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College | 1.2 mi away | 1391 North Ave, Elizabeth, NJ, 07208 |
9083546057
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WEEQUAHIC BRANCH
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Library | 1.4 mi away | 355 OSBORNE TERR., NEWARK, NJ, 07112 |
(201) 733-7800
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Kean University
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College | 1.3 mi away | 1000 Morris Avenue, Union, NJ, 07083 |
9087375326
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UNION FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 2.1 mi away | 1980 MORRIS AVENUE, UNION, NJ, 07083 |
(201) 686-0420
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Healthcare Training Institute
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College | 2.1 mi away | 1969 Morris Ave, Union, NJ, 07083 |
9088517711110
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ELMORA BRANCH
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Library | 2.3 mi away | 740 W. GRAND ST., ELIZABETH, NJ, 07202 |
(201) 353-4820
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Yeshiva Gedolah Zichron Leyma
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College | 2.1 mi away | 2035 Vauxhall Road, Union, NJ, 07083-3618 |
9085870502
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ELIZABETH FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 2.5 mi away | 11 SOUTH BROAD ST., ELIZABETH, NJ, 07202 |
(201) 354-6060
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at NEWARK INTL AP, NJ US, located 3.2 miles from Hillside township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40.0° | 25.5° | 32.8° | 3.42" | 9.1" |
| February | 43.0° | 27.2° | 35.1° | 2.98" | 10.1" |
| March | 50.9° | 34.2° | 42.5° | 4.13" | 5.6" |
| April | 62.6° | 44.1° | 53.3° | 3.87" | 0.5" |
| May | 72.6° | 53.9° | 63.3° | 3.97" | 0.0" |
| June | 81.8° | 63.6° | 72.7° | 4.34" | 0.0" |
| July | 86.9° | 69.4° | 78.2° | 4.66" | 0.0" |
| August | 84.7° | 68.0° | 76.4° | 4.15" | 0.0" |
| September | 77.7° | 60.7° | 69.2° | 3.82" | 0.0" |
| October | 66.0° | 49.0° | 57.5° | 3.79" | 0.2" |
| November | 54.9° | 39.0° | 47.0° | 3.33" | 0.6" |
| December | 44.8° | 31.2° | 38.0° | 4.14" | 5.4" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kean University CDP | CDP | 1.3 mi | — |
| Union CDP | CDP | 2.1 mi | — |
| Connecticut Farms CDP | CDP | 2.2 mi | — |
| Elizabeth city | City | 2.8 mi | — |
| Roselle Park borough | Borough | 2.9 mi | — |
| Vauxhall CDP | CDP | 3.2 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3403931980. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.