Living in Hillview, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hillview · Census data 2020–2024
Hillview has 99 residents with a median age of 41.2. The median household income is $59,375 (29% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $62,500.
Hillview is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Hillview at a glance
- Population
- 99
- Median age
- 41.2State: 39
- Median household income
- $59,375State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $62,500State: $263,300
- Homeowners
- 93.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 0%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Hillview a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 76% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 29% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 33 minutes; a poverty rate of 16.2%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Hillview
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hillview the median home value is $62,500, 81% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Hillview median household income
The median household income in Hillview is $59,375 and the income per person is $20,685. 16.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Hillview: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 55
- Owner-occupied
- 93.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 6.1%
- Vacant
- 40%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 3.00
40% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Hillview has many vacation and second homes.
Hillview demographics
- Population
- 99
- Median age
- 41.2
- Under 18
- 19.2%
- 65 and older
- 6.1%
- Households
- 33
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 3.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hillview ›
Education in Hillview
0% of adults 25 and older in Hillview have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hillview
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 15.8%
- Drive alone
- 71.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 78.8%
Hillview vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillview | 99 | $59,375 | $62,500 | — |
| White Hall | 2,257 | $55,054 | $63,800 | $644 |
| Glasgow | 179 | $57,083 | $61,000 | — |
| Roodhouse | 1,544 | $52,604 | $68,600 | $683 |
| Alsey | 258 | $58,750 | $55,000 | $1,321 |
| Milton | 217 | $50,769 | $71,300 | — |
| Kampsville | 264 | $61,875 | $86,300 | $594 |
| Eldred | 172 | $80,417 | $80,000 | $605 |
| Carrollton | 2,479 | $60,455 | $114,000 | $779 |
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What is the median household income in Hillview, IL?
The median household income in Hillview is $59,375, 29% 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 Hillview?
The median home value in Hillview is $62,500, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
Is Hillview, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 76% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 29% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 33 minutes; a poverty rate of 16.2%.
What is the median age in Hillview?
The median age in Hillview is 41.2 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Hillview?
The average commute to work in Hillview is 33 minutes; 15.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hillview?
The unemployment rate in Hillview is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hillview?
0% of adults in Hillview 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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