The Town FilesHillside Lake, New York
Community in Dutchess County · population 1,091 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $376,600
- Household income
- $95,231
- Jan low / Jul high
- 18° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 58 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 8
- Median age
- 59.2
Hillside Lake is a community of 1,091 people in Dutchess County, New York. The median home is worth $376,600, above the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks better for families than 98% of New York towns, better for cycling than 97% of New York towns, more upscale than 81% of New York towns.
How Hillside Lake ranks
Percentile among New York towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New York towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Hillside Lake is worth $376,600, above the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 4.0 times the median household income of $95,231, which is more affordable than 25% of New York towns. 100.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Hillside Lake | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $376,600 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | — | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $95,231 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.0× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 100.0% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1965 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 19.9% | — |
Who lives in Hillside Lake
| People | Hillside Lake | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 59.2 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 28.2% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 12.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 36.0% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 1.4% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 1.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.6% | — |
| Work from home | 1.9% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 40.4 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.0% | 91.1% |
Weather in Hillside Lake
July highs average 84.8°F and January lows 18.2°F. About 41.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 57.9 inches of snow (typical New York town: 62.9 in). Expect about 19 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 136 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hillside Lake since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New York town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on May 15, 2018 about 9.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 15, 2018.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 43 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on May 31, 2017.
Severe weather in Dutchess County since 1996
Dutchess County has been included in 27 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 22, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4723: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| September 5, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4615: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| September 2, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3572: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| August 22, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3565: Hurricane Henri |
| March 20, 2020 | Biological | DR-4480: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Dutchess County
Dutchess County had 112,897 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $70,950 a year. Unemployment was 3.3% in 2023; in Hillside Lake itself the ACS puts it at 6.5%.
Towns near Hillside Lake
- Hopewell Junction, NY2.6 mi · 1,330 people · home $684,600
- Chelsea Cove, NY2.6 mi · 1,150 people · home $270,700
- New Hackensack, NY3.3 mi · 1,497 people · home $365,100
- East Fishkill, NY4.1 mi · 29,707 people · home $478,400
- Red Oaks Mill, NY4.6 mi · 3,810 people · home $364,300
- LaGrange, NY4.8 mi · 15,975 people · home $408,600
- Myers Corner, NY5.0 mi · 10,598 people · home $419,700
- Titusville, NY5.0 mi · 729 people · home $397,100
Hillside Lake questions
Is Hillside Lake, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Hillside Lake scores better for retirees than 14% of New York towns and quieter than 34%. 28.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 59.2).
How much does a house cost in Hillside Lake?
The median owner-occupied home in Hillside Lake is valued at $376,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $95,231, so homes cost about 4.0 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Hillside Lake?
July highs average 84.8°F and January lows 18.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 41.9 inches of precipitation a year and 57.9 inches of snow.
Does Hillside Lake get tornadoes?
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hillside Lake since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on May 15, 2018. The typical New York town has had 5.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)