At a Glance
Median Income
$85,541
$37,672 per capita
Home Value
$278,400
Zillow: $319,555
Median Rent
$1,112/mo
23.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
152/100K
1,398/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.6%
88.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
4.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.1%
13.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hickory Hills a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 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 3.3% (8% below 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 $319,555. 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 152 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 60% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,398/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population14,718
Median Age38.1 yrs
Density5,182/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$85,541
Per Capita$37,672
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty4.3%
County GDP$546,441M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,672
Housing
A+
Home Value$278,400
Rent$1,112
Ownership71.7%
Zillow$319,555
Housing Units5,590
Rent Burden23.3%
Crime
F
Violent152/100K
Property1,398/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault29/100K
Burglary174/100K
Health
Obesity30.1%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking13.2%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death8,536/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain41.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
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.
7.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.
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