Affordable entry to Union County with classic suburban housing stock.
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Hillside is a 2.7-square-mile Union County township of roughly 22,000 residents — and one of the most accessible entry-point markets in Union County. The township sits directly adjacent to Newark and Elizabeth with the Garden State Parkway and Routes 22 and 78 minutes away, providing strong commute and regional access. Hillside has a diverse, multi-generational community character and a housing stock that skews toward well-built older single-family homes and two-family/three-family inventory — making it both a first-time buyer destination and a steady investor market for rental income.
Our Union office works the Hillside market continuously — first-time buyers attracted to the accessible pricing, investor buyers looking at multi-family inventory with strong rental fundamentals, and house-hackers buying two- or three-family homes to live in one unit while renting the others.
Hillside's housing is a mix of single-family (capes, ranches, colonials) and multi-family inventory (two- and three-family homes). Older established blocks dominate. The streets near the Liberty Avenue corridor and the established residential blocks south of Route 22 are the most-requested. The streets bordering Newark on the east side and Elizabeth to the south have their own micro-market character.
Hillside Public Schools is a K-12 district operating multiple elementary schools (Calvin Coolidge, A.P. Morris Early Childhood Center, George Washington, Hurden Looker), Walter O. Krumbiegel Middle School, and Hillside High School. The district serves a diverse student population.
Hillside's location is one of its strongest selling points. The Garden State Parkway runs adjacent to the township. Routes 22 and 78 are minutes away. Newark Liberty International Airport is about 10 minutes south. Newark Penn Station and the NJ Transit Northeast Corridor Line are easily accessible by car or bus. Drive time to Midtown Manhattan averages 30–45 minutes depending on traffic — significantly faster than most Union County towns further west, reflecting Hillside's closer proximity.
Hillside is one of the more accessible Union County markets. Single-family homes typically run $400,000–$550,000 for well-maintained inventory, with starter capes and older homes available in the high $300s and larger or updated homes pushing $600K–$700K. Two- and three-family inventory typically runs $500K–$750K depending on size and rental income — attractive for investor and house-hacker buyers. The April 2026 Union County median for single-family was $677,500 — Hillside runs below that, reflecting its entry-tier positioning.
For broader market data, see our April 2026 Union County market report.
Hillside is one of the more accessible Union County markets. Single-family homes typically run $400,000–$550,000 for well-maintained inventory, with starter capes available in the high $300s and larger or updated homes pushing $600K–$700K. Two- and three-family inventory typically runs $500K–$750K depending on size and rental income — attractive for investor and house-hacker buyers. Request a free home valuation for a specific Hillside home.
Yes — Hillside is a steady investor market with substantial two- and three-family inventory and strong rental fundamentals driven by proximity to Newark Liberty Airport, Newark, Elizabeth, and the broader employment corridor. Many buyers are house-hackers (live in one unit, rent the others) or experienced landlords building rental portfolios at entry-tier pricing.
Strong. The Garden State Parkway runs adjacent to the township. Routes 22 and 78 are minutes away. Newark Penn Station and the NJ Transit Northeast Corridor Line are easily accessible. Drive time to Midtown Manhattan averages 30–45 minutes depending on traffic — significantly faster than most Union County towns further west.
Hillside Public Schools is a K-12 district operating multiple elementary schools (Calvin Coolidge, A.P. Morris Early Childhood Center, George Washington, Hurden Looker), Walter O. Krumbiegel Middle School, and Hillside High School.
Hillside is roughly comparable to neighboring Union Township, Roselle, and Linden in pricing and character. The differentiators are typically school feeder patterns, proximity to specific employment centers, and the specific multi-family inventory available. Many investor buyers consider all three based on rental income potential.
Our Union office at 1915 Morris Avenue works the Hillside market continuously — first-time buyers, investor multi-family transactions, and house-hackers. Call (973) 838-3600 or request a free home valuation to start.
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