How long is the commute from Hillcrest, NY?
Workers who live in Hillcrest, NY take an average of 29.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
68.6% of workers drive alone to work.
9.0% take public transportation.
2.4% of workers walk to work.
5.7% work from home.
10.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 29.6 minutes (±2.9)
- Public transportation
- 9.0%
- Work from home
- 5.7%
- Households without a car
- 10.0%
How people in Hillcrest get to work
| Means of transportation | Hillcrest | Rockland County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 68.6% (±5.9 points) | 64.8% | 48.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.7% (±3.6 points) | 9.5% | 6.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 9.0% (±3.3 points) | 6.2% | 21.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.4% (±2.7 points) | 3.1% | 5.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 6.6% (±3.1 points) | 3.1% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.7% (±2.7 points) | 13.4% | 14.9% | 15.1% |
In Hillcrest, the average commute is not measurably different from Rockland County (29.7 minutes).
It is also lower than in New York (32.6 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Hillcrest, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Rockland County (6.2%).
It is also lower than in New York (21.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.2%).
In Rockland County, Hillcrest ranks 9 of 17 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 206 of 422.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Hillcrest
| Vehicles available | Hillcrest | Rockland County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.0% (±4.7 points) | 9.8% | 29.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 14.4% (±6.2 points) | 33.1% | 33.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.6% (±6.3 points) | 36.1% | 25.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 41.0% (±6.9 points) | 21.0% | 11.8% | 21.9% |
In Hillcrest, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Rockland County (9.8%).
It is also lower than in New York (29.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Hillcrest
| Hillcrest | Rockland County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.7% (±2.7 points) | 13.4% (±0.8 points) | 14.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.5% (±1.8 points) | 91.7% (±0.6 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 97.5% (±1.5 points) | 87.8% (±0.8 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Hillcrest, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Rockland County (87.8%).
It is also higher than in New York (90.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Hillcrest
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillcrest | — | 29.6 minutes (±2.9) | — |
| Village of New Square | 0.8 mi | 13.2 minutes (±2.6) | Lower |
| Village of Spring Valley | 1.3 mi | 24.2 minutes (±1.2) | Lower |
| Village of New Hempstead | 1.4 mi | 28.7 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Kaser | 1.8 mi | 16.1 minutes (±2.2) | Lower |
| Viola | 2.5 mi | 28.7 minutes (±8.5) | Not measurably different |
| Nanuet | 2.6 mi | 30.8 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Monsey | 2.6 mi | 22.3 minutes (±3.0) | Lower |
| New City | 2.8 mi | 35.5 minutes (±2.0) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Village of New Square, NY (13.2 minutes), Village of Spring Valley, NY (24.2 minutes), Village of Kaser, NY (16.1 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: New City, NY (35.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Rockland County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Stony Point (community) | 35.2 minutes (±4.0) |
| 4 | Valley Cottage | 33.5 minutes (±3.5) |
| 5 | Tappan | 33.4 minutes (±4.4) |
| 6 | Thiells | 32.4 minutes (±4.5) |
| 7 | Nanuet | 30.8 minutes (±2.1) |
| 8 | Pearl River | 30.0 minutes (±2.1) |
| 9 | Hillcrest | 29.6 minutes (±2.9) |
| 10 | Viola | 28.7 minutes (±8.5) |
| 11 | Orangeburg | 28.2 minutes (±3.6) |
| 12 | Congers | 27.8 minutes (±3.0) |
| 13 | Mount Ivy | 27.7 minutes (±3.7) |
| 14 | Sparkill | 27.1 minutes (±3.9) |
| 15 | West Nyack | 23.8 minutes (±5.3) |
Showing 13 of 17 places in Rockland County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Hillcrest is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside the Town of Ramapo, whose figures include it.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Hillcrest
How long is the average commute in Hillcrest?
Workers who live in Hillcrest, NY take an average of 29.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Hillcrest without a car?
10.0% of households in Hillcrest have no vehicle, and 9.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Hillcrest?
5.7% (±2.7 points) of workers who live in Hillcrest worked from home, and 97.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hillcrest CDP, New York
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hillcrest CDP, New York
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hillcrest CDP, New York
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Hillcrest CDP, New York (place:34693, in state:36).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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