Hillside, NJ
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 21,982 |
| Crime: | Low |
| Cost of Living: | High |
| Health Care: | Limited |
| Housing Price: | Average |
| Income: | Average |
Climate
Hillside is warm in the summer and very cold during the winter.
Geography
Hillside is slightly southwest of Newark, bound on the east by Weequahic Park and Newark Liberty International Airport.
Cultural Attractions
The city’s architecture includes the home of Enos Woodruff, an officer in the Revolutionary War.
Recreation
Hillside is located within the Watchung Mountains, while New York City is also easily accessible.
Historical
Novelist Stephen Crane is buried in Evergreen Cemetery in Hillside.
| Population [details] | 21,982 |
| Percentage of population under 50 | 68.5% |
| Children per square mile [details] | 1597.28 |
| Percentage of population who are college educated | 21.60% |
| High/low January temperature [details] | 37.19 °F/20.45 °F |
| High/low July temperature [details] | 84.43 °F/63.7 °F |
| Annual precipitation [details] | 46.75 in. |
| Total crime risk [details] | 4 |
| Cost of living [details] | 118.3 |
| State sales tax | 7.00% |
| Closest city of 500,000+ (and distance) | New York (15.28 miles) |
| Closest airport (and distance) | NEWARK LIBERTY INTERNATIONAL (3.00 miles) |
| Recreational activities [details] | Boating/Sailing, Health and fitness, Sporting events, Trails and wildlife |
| Cultural activities | Books and reading, Charitable activities and contributions, Concerts, Cultural and art events, Current affairs, Family/Arts events, Gourmet food, Movie theaters, Museums, Religious activities, Wineries |
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