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Hazel Crest, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Will County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
13,493 Population 3,969/sq mi density
$62,773 Median Income $29,071 per capita
$181,400 Home Value $169,734 Zillow
$1,439 Median Rent 27.6% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
447 Violent Crime/100K 3,603 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$62,773 median income, 9.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$181,400 home value, $1,439/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
447 violent crimes/100K (18% above avg)
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Hazel Crest, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$62,773
16% below
$29,071 per capita
Home Value
$181,400
36% below
Zillow: $169,734
Median Rent
$1,439/mo
24% above
27.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
447/100K
18% above
3,603/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.0%
29% below
91.7% high school+
Unemployment
9.1%
153% above
19.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.3%
22% above
13.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
275 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
84%
Home Value
64%
Rent
124%
Poverty
155%
Bachelor's
71%
Unemployment
253%
Crime
118%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hazel Crest a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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.

Data Overview

People

Population13,493
Median Age34.7 yrs
Density3,969/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.1%

Economy

C+
Median Income$62,773
Per Capita$29,071
Unemployment9.1%
Poverty19.2%
County GDP$50,333M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,165

Housing

A+
Home Value$181,400
Rent$1,439
Ownership70.3%
Zillow$169,734
Housing Units5,393
Rent Burden27.6%

Crime

F
Violent447/100K
Property3,603/100K
Murder7.3/100K
Assault234/100K
Burglary469/100K

Health

Obesity39.3%
Diabetes13.6%
Smoking13.6%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death6,358/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain40.9 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation656 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.0%
High School+91.7%
Graduate+14.3%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute29 min
Broadband80.4%
Internet Speed127 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries24

Did You Know?

The median home in Hazel Crest was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Gary/Chicago International (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.410 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
13.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 127 Mbps.
There are 1,360 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 59 fatal vehicle crashes.