Boulder Hill, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Kendall County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
9,127 Population 6,251/sq mi density
$76,935 Median Income $33,330 per capita
$233,100 Home Value $321,311 Zillow
$1,759 Median Rent 35.1% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$76,935 median income, 5.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$233,100 home value, $1,759/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Boulder Hill, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$76,935
2% above
$33,330 per capita
Home Value
$233,100
17% below
Zillow: $321,311
Median Rent
$1,759/mo
51% above
35.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.6%
48% below
87.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.2%
44% above
3.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.1%
28% above
12.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

How Boulder Hill Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Boulder Hill's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
102%
Home Value
83%
Rent
151%
Poverty
26%
Bachelor's
52%
Unemployment
144%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Boulder Hill a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Boulder Hill residents earn a median household income of $76,935 , which is 2% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,330. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2% (44% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,463 business establishments, including 235 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Boulder Hill is $233,100 , 17% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $321,311. Median rent is $1,759/month, with 35.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.

Education

17.6% of adults in Boulder Hill hold a bachelor's degree or higher (48% below the national average). 87.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Boulder Hill has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population9,127
Median Age36.8 yrs
Density6,251/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.9%
Veterans3.5%

Economy

A
Median Income$76,935
Per Capita$33,330
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty3.2%
County GDP$5,408M
Avg Weekly Wage$985

Housing

A+
Home Value$233,100
Rent$1,759
Ownership83.0%
Zillow$321,311
Housing Units3,201
Rent Burden35.1%

Health

Obesity41.1%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking12.2%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death4,543/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain33.8 in/yr
Elevation663 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.6%
High School+87.0%
Graduate+3.5%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 48% / D 50%
Commute29 min
Broadband94.3%
Internet Speed157 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Boulder Hill was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Joliet Regional (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.348 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.1% of the population has a disability.
13.9% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 157 Mbps.
There are 235 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.