All Countries
Hazel Crest, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Will County County
Hazel Crest, IL
At a Glance
How Hazel Crest Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hazel Crest's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Hazel Crest a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Hazel Crest residents earn a median household income of $62,773 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,071. The unemployment rate stands at 9.1% (153% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,924 business establishments, including 1,360 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hazel Crest is $181,400 , 36% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $169,734. Median rent is $1,439/month, with 27.6% 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.
Safety & Crime
Hazel Crest reports 447 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 18% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,603/100K. The murder rate is 7.3/100K.
Education
24.0% of adults in Hazel Crest hold a bachelor's degree or higher (29% below the national average). 91.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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.