Living in Hillcrest, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hillcrest · Census data 2020–2024
Hillcrest has 1,824 residents with a median age of 37.8. The median household income is $80,568 (3% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $164,200, the median rent is $1,295/month.
Hillcrest at a glance
- Population
- 1,824
- Median age
- 37.8State: 39
- Median household income
- $80,568State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $164,200State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,295/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 82.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Hillcrest a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 38% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 3.9%; a poverty rate of 9.6%.
Cons: Median household income 3% lower than the Illinois median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Hillcrest
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hillcrest the median home value is $164,200, 51% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,295 per month, which is 26.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,456 a month in housing costs.
Hillcrest median household income
The median household income in Hillcrest is $80,568 and the income per person is $42,762. 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Hillcrest: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 620
- Owner-occupied
- 82.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.7%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1981
- Average household size
- 2.94
Hillcrest demographics
- Population
- 1,824
- Median age
- 37.8
- Under 18
- 21.9%
- 65 and older
- 13.5%
- Households
- 620
- Foreign-born
- 12.2%
- Veterans
- 9.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hillcrest ›
Education in Hillcrest
14% of adults 25 and older in Hillcrest have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 5.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hillcrest
- Unemployment rate
- 3.9%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 12%
- Drive alone
- 84.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.6%
Hillcrest vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillcrest | 1,824 | $80,568 | $164,200 | $1,295 |
| Rochelle | 9,529 | $66,307 | $164,300 | $985 |
| Kings | 332 | $68,750 | $176,400 | $1,075 |
| Creston | 550 | $66,667 | $167,400 | $988 |
| Holcomb | 152 | $68,125 | $130,600 | $850 |
| Steward | 271 | $102,500 | $148,000 | $1,375 |
| Monroe Center | 369 | $93,056 | $164,700 | $1,027 |
| Malta | 1,274 | $80,625 | $180,300 | $1,063 |
| Davis Junction | 2,757 | $107,833 | $205,500 | $1,250 |
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What is the median household income in Hillcrest, IL?
The median household income in Hillcrest is $80,568, 3% 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 Hillcrest?
The median home value in Hillcrest is $164,200, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Hillcrest?
The median gross rent in Hillcrest is $1,295 per month, about 26.2% of household income.
Is Hillcrest, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 38% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 3.9%; a poverty rate of 9.6%. Minuses: median household income 3% lower than the Illinois median.
What is the median age in Hillcrest?
The median age in Hillcrest is 37.8 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Hillcrest?
The average commute to work in Hillcrest is 21 minutes; 12% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hillcrest?
The unemployment rate in Hillcrest is 3.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hillcrest?
14% of adults in Hillcrest 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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