Illinois · Metropolitan Area
Clarendon Hills is a small city in Illinois with a population of 8,642. Residents earn $125,826 per year, which is 67% above the national average.
Based on current data, Clarendon Hills receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Clarendon Hills offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Clarendon Hills is $125,826, which is significantly higher than the national average — 67% above $75,149. This places Clarendon Hills among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.8%. 9.9% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
The median home value in Clarendon Hills is $595,500, making it a premium housing market at 111% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,124 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 4.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Clarendon Hills is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 35 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 173 per 100,000, 91% below the national average.
Clarendon Hills is a highly educated community — 77.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 99.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Clarendon Hills experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 80.4% |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 19.6% |
| 46% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $125,826 |
| 67% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $85,146 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,672 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $100,597 |
| Unemployment | 1.8% |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.9% |
| 20% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 137,804 |
| County GDP | $546,441M |
| Restaurants | 12,631 |
| Healthcare | 16,051 |
| Retail | 13,648 |
| Manufacturing | 4,404 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $10,421 |
| 198% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.75% |
| Commute Time | 29.0 min |
| Work from Home | 35.4% |
| Census Median | $595,500 |
| 111% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $660,204 |
| Median List Price | $899,000 |
| Median List Price | $899,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $317 |
| Homes Sold | 8 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.1% |
| Price Drops | 12.5% |
| Inventory | 16 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,124 |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,858 |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 82.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $10,421 |
| 198% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.75% |
| Obesity | 27.6% |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.1% |
| Heart Disease | 3.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.5% |
| Asthma | 9.0% |
| COPD | 3.7% |
| Stroke | 2.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 14.1% |
| Depression | 19.0% |
| Mental Distress | 13.4% |
| Physical Distress | 8.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.4% |
| Premature Death | 8,536/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 99.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 16,051 |
| Total Violent | 34.6/100K |
| 91% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 34.6/100K |
| Total Property | 172.7/100K |
| 91% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 34.6/100K |
| Theft | 126.7/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 11.5/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 365 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 51.4°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 41.4 inches |
| 9% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 742 ft (226 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,775/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.7984°N, 87.9572°W |
| County FIPS | 17031 |
Winner: Democrat by 42 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 77.4% |
| 130% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 99.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 4,775/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.8 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 188 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 16,051 |
| Restaurants | 12,631 |
| Retail Stores | 13,648 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 365 |
| Avg Commute | 29.0 min |
| Work from Home | 35.4% |