Hickory Hills, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Cook County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
14,718 Population 5,182/sq mi density
$85,541 Median Income $37,672 per capita
$278,400 Home Value $345,730 Zillow
$1,112 Median Rent 23.3% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
88 Violent Crime/100K 1,037 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$85,541 median income, 4.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$278,400 home value, $1,112/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
88 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Hickory Hills, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$85,541
14% above
$37,672 per capita
Home Value
$278,400
1% below
Zillow: $345,730
Median Rent
$1,112/mo
4% below
23.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
88/100K
77% below
1,037/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.6%
24% below
88.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.7%
31% above
4.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.1%
6% below
13.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Hickory Hills Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Hickory Hills's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
114%
Home Value
99%
Rent
96%
Poverty
35%
Bachelor's
76%
Unemployment
131%
Crime
23%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hickory Hills a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Hickory Hills residents earn a median household income of $85,541 , which is 14% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,672. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7% (31% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 137,804 business establishments, including 12,631 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hickory Hills is $278,400 , 1% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $345,730. Median rent is $1,112/month, with 23.3% 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 1969.

Safety & Crime

Hickory Hills reports 88 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 77% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,037/100K.

Education

25.6% of adults in Hickory Hills hold a bachelor's degree or higher (24% below the national average). 88.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hickory Hills has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.4 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.

Data Overview

People

Population14,718
Median Age38.1 yrs
Density5,182/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born32.0%
Veterans3.8%

Economy

A
Median Income$85,541
Per Capita$37,672
Unemployment4.7%
Poverty4.3%
County GDP$546,441M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,672

Housing

A+
Home Value$278,400
Rent$1,112
Ownership71.7%
Zillow$345,730
Housing Units5,590
Rent Burden23.3%

Crime

F
Violent88/100K
Property1,037/100K

Health

Obesity30.1%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking13.2%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death8,536/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain34.4 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation681 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.6%
High School+88.9%
Graduate+9.6%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 28% / D 70%
Commute31 min
Broadband87.1%
Internet Speed174 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries188

Did You Know?

Hickory Hills was founded in 1951.
The median home in Hickory Hills was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Chicago Midway International (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.505 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
8.4% of the population has a disability.
32.0% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 174 Mbps.
There are 12,631 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 365 fatal vehicle crashes.