Illinois · Metropolitan Area
East Hazel Crest is a small town in Illinois with a population of 1,122. Residents earn $57,000 per year, which is 24% below the national average.
Based on current data, East Hazel Crest receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. East Hazel Crest has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in East Hazel Crest is $57,000, 24% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.2% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 18.3% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
The median home value in East Hazel Crest is $168,800, 40% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,453 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in East Hazel Crest is below the national average at 256 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,397 per 100,000, 73% above the national average.
17.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
East Hazel Crest experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches, including 38.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 83.0% |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 17.0% |
| 27% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $57,000 |
| 24% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $31,211 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,177 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $69,524 |
| Unemployment | 6.2% |
| 72% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 18.3% |
| 48% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 11,872 |
| County GDP | $31,242M |
| Restaurants | 1,110 |
| Healthcare | 1,376 |
| Retail | 1,546 |
| Manufacturing | 366 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,190 |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.48% |
| Commute Time | 28.9 min |
| Work from Home | 19.6% |
| Census Median | $168,800 |
| 40% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $166,417 |
| Median List Price | $299,000 |
| Median List Price | $299,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $160 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 93.8% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 5 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,453 |
| 25% above US avg |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 59.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,190 |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.48% |
| Obesity | 36.5% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.2% |
| Heart Disease | 4.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.7% |
| Asthma | 11.4% |
| COPD | 5.7% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.3% |
| Depression | 18.8% |
| Mental Distress | 16.8% |
| Physical Distress | 11.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 88.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 79.4% |
| Premature Death | 10,981/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 92.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,376 |
| Total Violent | 256.4/100K |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 64.1/100K |
| Robbery | 128.2/100K |
| Assault | 64.1/100K |
| Total Property | 3,397.4/100K |
| 73% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 1,474.4/100K |
| Theft | 1,730.8/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 192.3/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 53 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 52.5°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 40.9 inches |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 38.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 619 ft (189 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,438/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.5758°N, 87.6503°W |
| County FIPS | 18089 |
Winner: Democrat by 5.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 17.7% |
| 47% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,438/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 26 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,376 |
| Restaurants | 1,110 |
| Retail Stores | 1,546 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 53 |
| Avg Commute | 28.9 min |
| Work from Home | 19.6% |