Living in Holiday Hills, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Holiday Hills · Census data 2020–2024
Holiday Hills has 634 residents with a median age of 51.8. The median household income is $74,083 (11% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $220,600, the median rent is $1,850/month.
Holiday Hills is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Holiday Hills at a glance
- Population
- 634
- Median age
- 51.8State: 39
- Median household income
- $74,083State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $220,600State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,850/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 91.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.5%
- Average commute
- 44 min
Is Holiday Hills a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 16% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2%; a poverty rate of 10.8%.
Cons: Median household income 11% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 44 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Holiday Hills
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Holiday Hills the median home value is $220,600, 34% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,850 per month, which is 34.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,648 a month in housing costs.
Holiday Hills median household income
The median household income in Holiday Hills is $74,083 and the income per person is $36,849. 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Holiday Hills: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 263
- Owner-occupied
- 91.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 8.8%
- Vacant
- 0.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1969
- Average household size
- 2.43
Holiday Hills demographics
- Population
- 634
- Median age
- 51.8
- Under 18
- 18.8%
- 65 and older
- 25.9%
- Households
- 261
- Foreign-born
- 12.3%
- Veterans
- 2.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Holiday Hills ›
Education in Holiday Hills
16.5% of adults 25 and older in Holiday Hills have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 3.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Holiday Hills
- Unemployment rate
- 2%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 44 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 15.2%
- Drive alone
- 83.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.3%
Holiday Hills vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holiday Hills | 634 | $74,083 | $220,600 | $1,850 |
| Island Lake | 8,014 | $103,156 | $262,500 | $1,874 |
| Prairie Grove | 2,165 | $141,389 | $467,600 | $1,917 |
| Lakemoor | 6,467 | $100,414 | $265,500 | $1,726 |
| Oakwood Hills | 2,416 | $109,907 | $282,300 | $1,886 |
| Port Barrington | 1,477 | $149,886 | $379,600 | $1,900 |
| McHenry | 28,074 | $86,315 | $266,500 | $1,553 |
| Volo | 6,706 | $160,792 | $319,700 | $2,169 |
| Wauconda | 14,027 | $111,239 | $278,600 | $1,371 |
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What is the median household income in Holiday Hills, IL?
The median household income in Holiday Hills is $74,083, 11% 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 Holiday Hills?
The median home value in Holiday Hills is $220,600, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Holiday Hills?
The median gross rent in Holiday Hills is $1,850 per month, about 34.2% of household income.
Is Holiday Hills, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 16% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2%; a poverty rate of 10.8%. Minuses: median household income 11% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 44 minutes.
What is the median age in Holiday Hills?
The median age in Holiday Hills is 51.8 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Holiday Hills?
The average commute to work in Holiday Hills is 44 minutes; 15.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Holiday Hills?
The unemployment rate in Holiday Hills is 2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Holiday Hills?
16.5% of adults in Holiday Hills 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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