Living in Hinsdale, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hinsdale · Census data 2020–2024
Hinsdale has 17,175 residents with a median age of 41.7. The median household income is $250,001 (200% higher than the Illinois median), the median home value is $1,053,700, the median rent is $1,924/month.
Hinsdale at a glance
- Population
- 17,175
- Median age
- 41.7State: 39
- Median household income
- $250,001State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $1,053,700State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,924/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 89.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 80.8%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Hinsdale a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 200% higher than the Illinois median; unemployment of 3.2%; a poverty rate of 2.9%.
Cons: Home values 300% higher than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Hinsdale
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hinsdale the median home value is $1,053,700, 217% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,924 per month, which is 29.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Hinsdale median household income
The median household income in Hinsdale is $250,001 and the income per person is $122,593. 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Hinsdale: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,215
- Owner-occupied
- 89.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 10.1%
- Vacant
- 8.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1981
- Average household size
- 2.96
Hinsdale demographics
- Population
- 17,175
- Median age
- 41.7
- Under 18
- 31.1%
- 65 and older
- 16.2%
- Households
- 5,689
- Foreign-born
- 14.6%
- Veterans
- 2.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hinsdale ›
Education in Hinsdale
80.8% of adults 25 and older in Hinsdale have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 44.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hinsdale
- Unemployment rate
- 3.2%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 31.9%
- Drive alone
- 48.3%
- Public transit
- 9.8%
- Walk to work
- 2%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.8%
Hinsdale vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hinsdale | 17,175 | $250,001 | $1,053,700 | $1,924 |
| Western Springs | 13,446 | $230,255 | $739,400 | $2,006 |
| Clarendon Hills | 8,659 | $130,388 | $605,800 | $1,142 |
| Westmont | 23,724 | $88,090 | $379,100 | $1,533 |
| Willowbrook | 9,131 | $99,239 | $358,600 | $1,747 |
| Indian Head Park | 3,974 | $100,149 | $356,600 | $1,746 |
| Oak Brook | 8,056 | $175,870 | $903,200 | $2,590 |
| La Grange | 15,998 | $159,929 | $594,300 | $1,856 |
| Countryside | 6,267 | $80,968 | $324,700 | $1,180 |
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What is the median household income in Hinsdale, IL?
The median household income in Hinsdale is $250,001, 200% 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 Hinsdale?
The median home value in Hinsdale is $1,053,700, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Hinsdale?
The median gross rent in Hinsdale is $1,924 per month, about 29.2% of household income.
Is Hinsdale, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 200% higher than the Illinois median; unemployment of 3.2%; a poverty rate of 2.9%. Minuses: home values 300% higher than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes.
What is the median age in Hinsdale?
The median age in Hinsdale is 41.7 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Hinsdale?
The average commute to work in Hinsdale is 32 minutes; 31.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hinsdale?
The unemployment rate in Hinsdale is 3.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hinsdale?
80.8% of adults in Hinsdale 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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