Living in Clarendon Hills, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Clarendon Hills · Census data 2020–2024
Clarendon Hills has 8,659 residents with a median age of 41.3. The median household income is $130,388 (56% higher than the Illinois median), the median home value is $605,800, the median rent is $1,142/month.
Clarendon Hills at a glance
- Population
- 8,659
- Median age
- 41.3State: 39
- Median household income
- $130,388State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $605,800State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,142/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 84.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 72.3%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Clarendon Hills a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 56% higher than the Illinois median; unemployment of 3.2%; a poverty rate of 8.4%.
Cons: Home values 130% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Clarendon Hills
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Clarendon Hills the median home value is $605,800, 82% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,142 per month, which is 28.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,379 a month in housing costs.
Clarendon Hills median household income
The median household income in Clarendon Hills is $130,388 and the income per person is $80,352. 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Clarendon Hills: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,342
- Owner-occupied
- 84.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 15.8%
- Vacant
- 4.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1982
- Average household size
- 2.70
Clarendon Hills demographics
- Population
- 8,659
- Median age
- 41.3
- Under 18
- 29.1%
- 65 and older
- 13.6%
- Households
- 3,180
- Foreign-born
- 14.8%
- Veterans
- 2.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Clarendon Hills ›
Education in Clarendon Hills
72.3% of adults 25 and older in Clarendon Hills have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 35.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Clarendon Hills
- Unemployment rate
- 3.2%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 35.6%
- Drive alone
- 51%
- Public transit
- 7.3%
- Walk to work
- 3.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.6%
Clarendon Hills vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarendon Hills | 8,659 | $130,388 | $605,800 | $1,142 |
| Westmont | 23,724 | $88,090 | $379,100 | $1,533 |
| Hinsdale | 17,175 | $250,001 | $1,053,700 | $1,924 |
| Willowbrook | 9,131 | $99,239 | $358,600 | $1,747 |
| Oak Brook | 8,056 | $175,870 | $903,200 | $2,590 |
| Western Springs | 13,446 | $230,255 | $739,400 | $2,006 |
| Downers Grove | 50,054 | $115,114 | $449,800 | $1,656 |
| Indian Head Park | 3,974 | $100,149 | $356,600 | $1,746 |
| Darien | 21,879 | $111,215 | $398,700 | $1,857 |
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What is the median household income in Clarendon Hills, IL?
The median household income in Clarendon Hills is $130,388, 56% higher than the Illinois median of $83,390 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Clarendon Hills?
The median home value in Clarendon Hills is $605,800, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Clarendon Hills?
The median gross rent in Clarendon Hills is $1,142 per month, about 28.4% of household income.
Is Clarendon Hills, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 56% higher than the Illinois median; unemployment of 3.2%; a poverty rate of 8.4%. Minuses: home values 130% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
What is the median age in Clarendon Hills?
The median age in Clarendon Hills is 41.3 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Clarendon Hills?
The average commute to work in Clarendon Hills is 29 minutes; 35.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Clarendon Hills?
The unemployment rate in Clarendon Hills is 3.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Clarendon Hills?
72.3% of adults in Clarendon Hills have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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