Living in Hinckley, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hinckley · Census data 2020–2024
Hinckley has 2,331 residents with a median age of 33.9. The median household income is $86,823 (4% higher than the Illinois median), the median home value is $291,700, the median rent is $1,355/month.
Hinckley at a glance
- Population
- 2,331
- Median age
- 33.9State: 39
- Median household income
- $86,823State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $291,700State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,355/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 74.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 32.1%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Hinckley a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 4% higher than the Illinois median; a poverty rate of 10%.
Cons: Home values 11% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 11.2%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Hinckley
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hinckley the median home value is $291,700, 12% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,355 per month, which is 32.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,110 a month in housing costs.
Hinckley median household income
The median household income in Hinckley is $86,823 and the income per person is $40,005. 10% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Hinckley: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 880
- Owner-occupied
- 74.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 25.6%
- Vacant
- 1.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 2.69
Hinckley demographics
- Population
- 2,331
- Median age
- 33.9
- Under 18
- 28%
- 65 and older
- 12.6%
- Households
- 867
- Foreign-born
- 3%
- Veterans
- 3.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hinckley ›
Education in Hinckley
32.1% of adults 25 and older in Hinckley have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 10.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hinckley
- Unemployment rate
- 11.2%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 10.1%
- Drive alone
- 77.1%
- Public transit
- 0.5%
- Walk to work
- 2.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.3%
Hinckley vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hinckley | 2,331 | $86,823 | $291,700 | $1,355 |
| Big Rock | 1,548 | $162,854 | $337,900 | — |
| Waterman | 1,448 | $100,139 | $217,300 | $877 |
| Kaneville | 523 | $86,875 | $318,100 | $875 |
| Plano | 12,203 | $86,271 | $230,700 | $1,686 |
| Sandwich | 7,219 | $80,768 | $255,700 | $1,029 |
| Somonauk | 1,569 | $84,583 | $234,400 | $993 |
| Maple Park | 1,573 | $107,045 | $288,400 | $1,728 |
| Sugar Grove | 9,240 | $121,207 | $401,900 | $1,543 |
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What is the median household income in Hinckley, IL?
The median household income in Hinckley is $86,823, 4% higher 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 Hinckley?
The median home value in Hinckley is $291,700, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Hinckley?
The median gross rent in Hinckley is $1,355 per month, about 32.9% of household income.
Is Hinckley, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 4% higher than the Illinois median; a poverty rate of 10%. Minuses: home values 11% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 11.2%.
What is the median age in Hinckley?
The median age in Hinckley is 33.9 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Hinckley?
The average commute to work in Hinckley is 30 minutes; 10.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hinckley?
The unemployment rate in Hinckley is 11.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hinckley?
32.1% of adults in Hinckley 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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