At a Glance
Median Income
$125,826
$85,146 per capita
Home Value
$595,500
Zillow: $695,190
Median Rent
$1,124/mo
26.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
469/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
77.4%
99.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
9.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.6%
7.5% smoking rate
How Clarendon Hills Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Clarendon Hills's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Clarendon Hills a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Clarendon Hills residents earn a median household income of $125,826 , which is 67% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $85,146. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 137,804 business establishments, including 12,631 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Clarendon Hills is $595,500 , 111% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $695,190. Median rent is $1,124/month, with 26.7% 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 1979.
Safety & Crime
Clarendon Hills reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 469/100K.
Education
77.4% of adults in Clarendon Hills hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(130% above the national average).
99.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Clarendon Hills has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.7 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.
Data Overview
People
Population8,642
Median Age41.4 yrs
Density4,775/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.1%
Veterans2.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$125,826
Per Capita$85,146
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty9.9%
County GDP$546,441M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,672
Housing
A
Home Value$595,500
Rent$1,124
Ownership82.9%
Zillow$695,190
Housing Units3,383
Rent Burden26.7%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property469/100K
Health
Obesity27.6%
Diabetes7.1%
Smoking7.5%
Heart Disease3.9%
Premature Death8,536/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain39.7 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation742 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+77.4%
High School+99.4%
Graduate+38.6%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 28% / D 70%
Commute29 min
Broadband95.9%
Internet Speed174 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries188
Did You Know?
Clarendon Hills was founded in 1924.
The median home in Clarendon Hills was built in 1979.
10.3% of residents use public transit to commute.
35.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Chicago Midway International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.505 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
6.0% of the population has a disability.
13.1% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 174 Mbps.
There are 12,631 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 365 fatal vehicle crashes.