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Hickory Hills, IL Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Thomas Cooper

Couple moving to Hickory Hills from out of state

Longtime lurker here, We have two kids and Homes are going for about $278,400 on average. The median home value here is around $278,400, which seems about average. You can expect to pay around $1,112 for rent here. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The suburbs are where most famil...

3 replies 2 upvotes moving
Elena Edwards

Is Hickory Hills worth it salary-wise?

Anyone else feel this way? Military spouse here. Household incomes average around $85,541 in Hickory Hills. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Am I wrong here? Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The city has invested a lot in new development. Traffic can be rough during rush ...

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houstonheart2025

Hickory Hills quality of life -am I missing something?

Rent is about $1,112/month for a decent place. It's a a small town city with about 14,718 people. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, which is pretty low. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Worth the trade-offs? Public transit needs a lot of wo...

9 replies 13 upvotes living
Elijah R.

Things Hickory Hills needs to improve

Random thought, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and With a population of 14,718, Hickory Hills is a small town. Crime rate is something to consider -Hickory Hills sits at 152.1 per 100K. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Am I wrong here? TIA! Downtown has improved a lot in recent ...

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Scarlett L.

Healthcare options in Hickory Hills?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm a 25-year-old firefighter and The median home value here is around $278,400, which seems about average. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Does this match your experience? Public transit needs a lot of work honestly.

1 replies 2 upvotes qa
Scarlett L.

Why I chose Hickory Hills over bigger cities

Curious what people think. I grew up here but left for a while. The median home value here is around $278,400, which seems about average. Rent is about $1,112/month for a decent place. Crime rate is something to consider -Hickory Hills sits at 152.1 per 100K. I'd say it's better for families than yo...

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Scarlett L.

Day-to-day life in Hickory Hills, IL

Anyone else feel this way? Average temperature is around 51--F, so expect cold winters. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Thanks!

2 replies 11 upvotes living
Elijah R.

Starting a business in Hickory Hills?

OK so I relocated for work and Household incomes average around $85,541 in Hickory Hills. Homes are going for about $278,400 on average. Crime rate is something to consider -Hickory Hills sits at 152.1 per 100K. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, which is pretty low. Property taxes are high but you get ...

9 replies 2 upvotes jobs
Brooks Sanders

Honest thoughts on life in Hickory Hills

I'm a remote worker and It's a a small town city with about 14,718 people. The median home value here is around $278,400, which seems about average. Median household income is $85,541, which feels pretty solid for the area. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Property taxes ar...

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Thomas Cooper

Just moved to Hickory Hills, any tips?

Hello, Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.

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