What are the schools like in North Hills, NY?

School district data for North Hills is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in North Hills?

The median household income in North Hills, NY is $182,401 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.9%.

What is the weather like in North Hills, NY?

North Hills has an average high temperature of 41.6°F in January and 86.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 18.5 inches.

North Hills, NY Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is North Hills, NY affordable or expensive?

North Hills's cost of living index is 112, where 100 represents the national average. This means North Hills is 12% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $1,254,200 and the median rent is $3,501 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in North Hills, NY?

North Hills has a violent crime rate of 133.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1044.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is North Hills, NY a Good Place to Live?

North Hills is a small town of 5,425 in New York, with a median household income of $182,401 and a 1.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is 12% above the national average.

Strengths: North Hills stands out for a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, high home prices, longer commutes. Whether North Hills is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All North Hills city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 112.5

North Hills's overall cost of living index is 112.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in North Hills costs roughly 12% more than the average American city.

Metric	North Hills, NY	National Avg
Median Home Value	$1,254,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$3,501	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	82.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$182,401	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

North Hills's violent crime rate is 133.0 per 100,000 residents — 65% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

133.0 /100k

Property Crime

1044.6 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	North Hills, NY	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	77.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

North Hills sees average highs of 41.6°F in January and 86.5°F in July, with 49.1 inches of annual precipitation and 18.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	North Hills, NY
Average High — January	41.6°F
Average High — July	86.5°F
Annual Precipitation	49.1"
Annual Snowfall	18.5"

Demographics

Metric	North Hills, NY	National Avg
Population	5,425	—
Median Age	55.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	35.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	67.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.1%	18.9%
Asian	30.0%	6.3%
Under 18	16.3%	22.2%
65 and over	35.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Searingtown, NY 1 mi Manhasset, NY 1 mi Manhasset Hills, NY 1 mi Roslyn Estates, NY 1 mi Herricks, NY 2 mi

North Hills vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is North Hills, NY affordable or expensive?

North Hills's cost of living index is 112, where 100 is the national average. That puts North Hills roughly 12% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $1,254,200 and median rent is $3,501/month.

What is the crime rate in North Hills, NY?

North Hills's violent crime rate is 133.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1044.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in North Hills?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is North Hills, NY a good place to live?

North Hills, NY has a population of 5,425, a median household income of $182,401, and an unemployment rate of 1.9%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in North Hills?

North Hills averages 41.6°F in January and 86.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 49.1 inches with about 18.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of North Hills?

The population of North Hills, New York is 5,425 with a median age of 55.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in North Hills?

Key numbers for living in North Hills: cost of living index 112 (100 = US average), median home $1,254,200, median household income $182,401, crime index 41 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare North Hills side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.