Living in Hillside, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hillside · Census data 2020–2024
Hillside has 8,084 residents with a median age of 45.5. The median household income is $72,320 (13% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $246,800, the median rent is $1,320/month.
Hillside at a glance
- Population
- 8,084
- Median age
- 45.5State: 39
- Median household income
- $72,320State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $246,800State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,320/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 65.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.8%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Hillside a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 6% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.1%; a poverty rate of 6.6%.
Cons: Median household income 13% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Hillside
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hillside the median home value is $246,800, 26% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,320 per month, which is 35.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,015 a month in housing costs.
Hillside median household income
The median household income in Hillside is $72,320 and the income per person is $39,210. 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Hillside: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,170
- Owner-occupied
- 65.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 34.7%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1961
- Average household size
- 2.47
Hillside demographics
- Population
- 8,084
- Median age
- 45.5
- Under 18
- 16.5%
- 65 and older
- 17.5%
- Households
- 3,170
- Foreign-born
- 20.1%
- Veterans
- 3.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hillside ›
Education in Hillside
23.8% of adults 25 and older in Hillside have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 7.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hillside
- Unemployment rate
- 4.1%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 19.1%
- Drive alone
- 67.2%
- Public transit
- 4.9%
- Walk to work
- 1.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.3%
Hillside vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillside | 8,084 | $72,320 | $246,800 | $1,320 |
| Westchester | 16,436 | $98,954 | $327,300 | $1,794 |
| Berkeley | 5,199 | $85,823 | $246,900 | $1,434 |
| Bellwood | 18,256 | $79,513 | $230,000 | $1,293 |
| Broadview | 7,896 | $64,697 | $252,200 | $1,099 |
| Stone Park | 4,482 | $67,224 | $242,100 | $1,412 |
| La Grange Park | 13,447 | $120,408 | $439,800 | $1,442 |
| Elmhurst | 45,671 | $149,644 | $545,400 | $1,975 |
| Maywood | 23,201 | $68,815 | $229,800 | $1,209 |
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What is the median household income in Hillside, IL?
The median household income in Hillside is $72,320, 13% 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 Hillside?
The median home value in Hillside is $246,800, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Hillside?
The median gross rent in Hillside is $1,320 per month, about 35.3% of household income.
Is Hillside, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 6% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.1%; a poverty rate of 6.6%. Minuses: median household income 13% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
What is the median age in Hillside?
The median age in Hillside is 45.5 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Hillside?
The average commute to work in Hillside is 29 minutes; 19.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hillside?
The unemployment rate in Hillside is 4.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hillside?
23.8% of adults in Hillside 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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