At a Glance
Median Income
$77,609
$35,347 per capita
Home Value
$151,900
Zillow: $188,110
Median Rent
$1,158/mo
27.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.8%
88.4% high school+
Unemployment
5.6%
7.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.6%
13.6% smoking rate
How Hillcrest Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hillcrest's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hillcrest a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hillcrest residents earn a median household income of $77,609 , which is 3% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,347. The unemployment rate stands at 5.6% (56% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 692 business establishments, including 79 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hillcrest is $151,900 , 46% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $188,110. Median rent is $1,158/month, with 27.9% 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 1977.
Education
13.8% of adults in Hillcrest hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(59% below the national average).
88.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hillcrest has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,679
Median Age37.2 yrs
Density473/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born12.8%
Veterans11.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$77,609
Per Capita$35,347
Unemployment5.6%
Poverty7.8%
County GDP$2,173M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,124
Housing
A+
Home Value$151,900
Rent$1,158
Ownership81.9%
Zillow$188,110
Housing Units572
Rent Burden27.9%
Health
Obesity41.6%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking13.6%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death7,354/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain36.6 in/yr
Elevation824 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.8%
High School+88.4%
Graduate+5.8%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 38%
Commute20 min
Broadband96.8%
Internet Speed51 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Hillcrest was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Chicago/Rockford International (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.6% of the population has a disability.
12.8% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.