Illinois · Metropolitan Area
Hickory Hills is a small city in Illinois with a population of 14,718. Residents earn $85,541 per year, which is 14% above the national average.
Based on current data, Hickory Hills receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a low poverty rate. Hickory Hills offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Hickory Hills is $85,541, 14% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. Unemployment stands at 3.3%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.
The median home value in Hickory Hills is $278,400, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,112 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Hickory Hills is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 106 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,197 per 100,000, 39% below the national average.
25.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Hickory Hills experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 45.7% |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 54.3% |
| 305% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $85,541 |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $37,672 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,672 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $100,597 |
| Unemployment | 3.3% |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.3% |
| 65% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 137,804 |
| County GDP | $546,441M |
| Restaurants | 12,631 |
| Healthcare | 16,051 |
| Retail | 13,648 |
| Manufacturing | 4,404 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $10,421 |
| 198% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.74% |
| Commute Time | 30.8 min |
| Work from Home | 7.2% |
| Census Median | $278,400 |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $319,555 |
| Median List Price | $399,900 |
| Median List Price | $399,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $217 |
| Homes Sold | 5 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.0% |
| Price Drops | 11.8% |
| Inventory | 34 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,112 |
| 4% below US avg |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 71.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $10,421 |
| 198% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.74% |
| Obesity | 30.1% |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.2% |
| Heart Disease | 5.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.2% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| COPD | 6.1% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.5% |
| Depression | 22.4% |
| Mental Distress | 17.1% |
| Physical Distress | 11.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 90.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.5% |
| Premature Death | 8,536/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 99.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 16,051 |
| Total Violent | 105.6/100K |
| 72% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 28.2/100K |
| Robbery | 28.2/100K |
| Assault | 49.3/100K |
| Total Property | 1,196.5/100K |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 147.8/100K |
| Theft | 978.3/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 70.4/100K |
| Arson | 7.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 365 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 51.4°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 41.4 inches |
| 9% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 681 ft (208 m) |
| Area | 2.8 sq mi (7.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,182/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.7248°N, 87.8280°W |
| County FIPS | 17031 |
Winner: Democrat by 42 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 25.6% |
| 24% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 88.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 5,182/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.8 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 188 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 16,051 |
| Restaurants | 12,631 |
| Retail Stores | 13,648 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 365 |
| Avg Commute | 30.8 min |
| Work from Home | 7.2% |