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East Hazel Crest, IL
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East Hazel Crest, IL
At a Glance
How East Hazel Crest Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows East Hazel Crest's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is East Hazel Crest a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
East Hazel Crest residents earn a median household income of $57,000 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,211. The unemployment rate stands at 6.2% (72% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11,872 business establishments, including 1,110 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in East Hazel Crest is $168,800 , 40% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $166,417. Median rent is $1,453/month, with 36.7% 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 1963.
Safety & Crime
East Hazel Crest reports 133 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 65% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,517/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
17.7% of adults in East Hazel Crest hold a bachelor's degree or higher (47% below the national average). 93.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
East Hazel Crest has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.