Hemlock is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Hemlock’s overall crime rate ranks among the lowest in the country, making it one of the safest places to raise a family.
One downside of living in Hemlock, however, is that residents on average have to contend with a long commute, spending on average 37.50 minutes every day commuting to work.
As is often the case in a small town, Hemlock doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.
The citizens of Hemlock are slightly better educated than the national average of 21.84% for all cities and towns, with 22.37% of adults in Hemlock having a bachelor's degree or advanced degree.
The per capita income in Hemlock in 2022 was $33,228, which is lower middle income relative to New York, and middle income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $132,912 for a family of four.
The people who call Hemlock home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Hemlock residents report their race to be White. Important ancestries of people in Hemlock include English, German, Italian, Irish, and Polish.
The most common language spoken in Hemlock is English. Other important languages spoken here include Italian and Polish.
