Living in East Hazel Crest, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of East Hazel Crest · Census data 2020–2024
East Hazel Crest has 1,068 residents with a median age of 38.3. The median household income is $54,950 (34% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $158,300, the median rent is $1,504/month.
East Hazel Crest is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
East Hazel Crest at a glance
- Population
- 1,068
- Median age
- 38.3State: 39
- Median household income
- $54,950State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $158,300State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,504/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 62.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.5%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is East Hazel Crest a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 40% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 34% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 13.4%; a poverty rate of 24.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in East Hazel Crest
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In East Hazel Crest the median home value is $158,300, 52% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,504 per month, which is 44.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,593 a month in housing costs.
East Hazel Crest median household income
The median household income in East Hazel Crest is $54,950 and the income per person is $30,952. 24.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in East Hazel Crest: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 531
- Owner-occupied
- 62.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 37.9%
- Vacant
- 16.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1965
- Average household size
- 2.42
East Hazel Crest demographics
- Population
- 1,068
- Median age
- 38.3
- Under 18
- 20.9%
- 65 and older
- 19.9%
- Households
- 441
- Foreign-born
- 8.9%
- Veterans
- 1.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of East Hazel Crest ›
Education in East Hazel Crest
14.5% of adults 25 and older in East Hazel Crest have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in East Hazel Crest
- Unemployment rate
- 13.4%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 11.9%
- Drive alone
- 78.2%
- Public transit
- 4.7%
- Walk to work
- 1.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.7%
East Hazel Crest vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Hazel Crest | 1,068 | $54,950 | $158,300 | $1,504 |
| Homewood | 19,294 | $100,139 | $221,100 | $1,333 |
| Thornton | 1,940 | $59,647 | $155,100 | $1,107 |
| Hazel Crest | 13,792 | $68,393 | $185,300 | $1,320 |
| Harvey | 20,230 | $42,429 | $88,100 | $960 |
| Markham | 11,355 | $57,302 | $135,300 | $1,621 |
| Phoenix | 1,751 | $30,288 | $96,200 | $994 |
| South Holland | 20,911 | $85,280 | $217,200 | $1,856 |
| Flossmoor | 9,391 | $133,663 | $344,800 | $2,164 |
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What is the median household income in East Hazel Crest, IL?
The median household income in East Hazel Crest is $54,950, 34% lower 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 East Hazel Crest?
The median home value in East Hazel Crest is $158,300, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in East Hazel Crest?
The median gross rent in East Hazel Crest is $1,504 per month, about 44.6% of household income.
Is East Hazel Crest, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 40% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes. Minuses: median household income 34% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 13.4%; a poverty rate of 24.3%.
What is the median age in East Hazel Crest?
The median age in East Hazel Crest is 38.3 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in East Hazel Crest?
The average commute to work in East Hazel Crest is 26 minutes; 11.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in East Hazel Crest?
The unemployment rate in East Hazel Crest is 13.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is East Hazel Crest?
14.5% of adults in East Hazel Crest 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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