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Hillsdale, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Henry County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
489 Population 752/sq mi density
$84,583 Median Income $35,308 per capita
$96,700 Home Value $154,113 Zillow
$781 Median Rent 24.2% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
64 Violent Crime/100K 447 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$84,583 median income, 8.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$96,700 home value, $781/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
64 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Hillsdale, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$84,583
13% above
$35,308 per capita
Home Value
$96,700
66% below
Zillow: $154,113
Median Rent
$781/mo
33% below
24.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
64/100K
83% below
447/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.5%
66% below
86.3% high school+
Unemployment
8.4%
133% above
18.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.9%
18% above
15.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Hillsdale Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
113%
Home Value
34%
Rent
67%
Poverty
146%
Bachelor's
34%
Unemployment
233%
Crime
17%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hillsdale a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Hillsdale residents earn a median household income of $84,583 , which is 13% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,308. The unemployment rate stands at 8.4% (133% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,020 business establishments, including 100 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hillsdale is $96,700 , 66% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $154,113. Median rent is $781/month, with 24.2% 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 1963.

Safety & Crime

Hillsdale reports 64 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 83% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 447/100K.

Education

11.5% of adults in Hillsdale hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% below the national average). 86.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hillsdale has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population489
Median Age38.5 yrs
Density752/mi²
Male / Female52% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.5%

Economy

B
Median Income$84,583
Per Capita$35,308
Unemployment8.4%
Poverty18.1%
County GDP$2,048M
Avg Weekly Wage$980

Housing

A+
Home Value$96,700
Rent$781
Ownership86.9%
Zillow$154,113
Housing Units207
Rent Burden24.2%

Crime

F
Violent64/100K
Property447/100K

Health

Obesity37.9%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking15.9%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death7,545/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain37.1 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation581 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.5%
High School+86.3%
Graduate+1.2%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 37%
Commute30 min
Broadband88.0%
Internet Speed69 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries9

Did You Know?

The median home in Hillsdale was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Quad Cities International (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.