Living in Hickory Hills, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hickory Hills · Census data 2020–2024
Hickory Hills has 14,526 residents with a median age of 38.8. The median household income is $77,262 (7% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $288,000, the median rent is $1,145/month.
Hickory Hills at a glance
- Population
- 14,526
- Median age
- 38.8State: 39
- Median household income
- $77,262State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $288,000State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,145/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 71.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.8%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Hickory Hills a good place to live?
Pros: A poverty rate of 11.4%.
Cons: Median household income 7% lower than the Illinois median; home values 9% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 6.1%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Hickory Hills
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hickory Hills the median home value is $288,000, 13% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,145 per month, which is 27.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,110 a month in housing costs.
Hickory Hills median household income
The median household income in Hickory Hills is $77,262 and the income per person is $37,216. 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Hickory Hills: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,748
- Owner-occupied
- 71.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.9%
- Vacant
- 2.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1970
- Average household size
- 2.56
Hickory Hills demographics
- Population
- 14,526
- Median age
- 38.8
- Under 18
- 25%
- 65 and older
- 14.2%
- Households
- 5,630
- Foreign-born
- 31.2%
- Veterans
- 2.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hickory Hills ›
Education in Hickory Hills
24.8% of adults 25 and older in Hickory Hills have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 11.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hickory Hills
- Unemployment rate
- 6.1%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 11.1%
- Drive alone
- 71%
- Public transit
- 1.9%
- Walk to work
- 2.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.9%
Hickory Hills vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hickory Hills | 14,526 | $77,262 | $288,000 | $1,145 |
| Bridgeview | 16,849 | $66,655 | $236,400 | $1,177 |
| Palos Hills | 18,081 | $83,533 | $279,200 | $1,269 |
| Justice | 12,324 | $57,170 | $238,400 | $1,247 |
| Chicago Ridge | 14,099 | $68,964 | $226,900 | $1,304 |
| Willow Springs | 5,868 | $103,583 | $378,300 | $1,463 |
| Worth | 10,700 | $56,288 | $215,000 | $1,169 |
| Burbank | 28,739 | $80,116 | $275,700 | $1,265 |
| Hodgkins | 1,597 | $62,417 | $45,800 | $1,050 |
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What is the median household income in Hickory Hills, IL?
The median household income in Hickory Hills is $77,262, 7% 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 Hickory Hills?
The median home value in Hickory Hills is $288,000, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Hickory Hills?
The median gross rent in Hickory Hills is $1,145 per month, about 27.4% of household income.
Is Hickory Hills, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: a poverty rate of 11.4%. Minuses: median household income 7% lower than the Illinois median; home values 9% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 6.1%.
What is the median age in Hickory Hills?
The median age in Hickory Hills is 38.8 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Hickory Hills?
The average commute to work in Hickory Hills is 30 minutes; 11.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hickory Hills?
The unemployment rate in Hickory Hills is 6.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hickory Hills?
24.8% of adults in Hickory 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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