At a Glance
Median Income
$70,772
$35,664 per capita
Home Value
$233,800
Zillow: $296,568
Median Rent
$1,265/mo
29.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
256/100K
1,921/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.8%
81.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
3.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.8%
11.6% smoking rate
How Hillside Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hillside's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hillside 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
Hillside residents earn a median household income of $70,772 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,664. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.7% 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 Hillside is $233,800 , 17% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $296,568. Median rent is $1,265/month, with 29.9% 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 1960.
Safety & Crime
Hillside reports 256 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 33% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,921/100K.
Education
26.8% of adults in Hillside hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(20% below the national average).
81.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hillside has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.
Data Overview
People
Population8,133
Median Age42.6 yrs
Density2,566/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born24.1%
Veterans4.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$70,772
Per Capita$35,664
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty3.7%
County GDP$546,441M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,672
Housing
A+
Home Value$233,800
Rent$1,265
Ownership69.1%
Zillow$296,568
Housing Units3,057
Rent Burden29.9%
Crime
F
Violent256/100K
Property1,921/100K
Health
Obesity33.8%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking11.6%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death8,536/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain37.9 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation657 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.8%
High School+81.0%
Graduate+7.0%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 28% / D 70%
Commute33 min
Broadband89.7%
Internet Speed174 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries188
Did You Know?
The median home in Hillside was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Chicago O'Hare International (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.505 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
10.8% of the population has a disability.
24.1% 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.