At a Glance
Median Income
$81,625
$37,580 per capita
Home Value
$267,600
Zillow: $348,962
Median Rent
$1,333/mo
29.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
255/100K
714/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
35.2%
97.7% high school+
Unemployment
13.2%
10.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.0%
14.2% smoking rate
How Hinckley Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hinckley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hinckley a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hinckley residents earn a median household income of $81,625 , which is 9% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,580. The unemployment rate stands at 13.2% (267% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,988 business establishments, including 212 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hinckley is $267,600 , 5% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $348,962. Median rent is $1,333/month, with 29.7% 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 1973.
Safety & Crime
Hinckley reports 255 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 33% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 714/100K.
Education
35.2% of adults in Hinckley hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(4% above the national average).
97.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hinckley has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,286
Median Age34.5 yrs
Density2,658/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born1.9%
Veterans3.2%
Economy
B
Median Income$81,625
Per Capita$37,580
Unemployment13.2%
Poverty10.3%
County GDP$5,661M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,094
Housing
A+
Home Value$267,600
Rent$1,333
Ownership72.3%
Zillow$348,962
Housing Units834
Rent Burden29.7%
Crime
F
Violent255/100K
Property714/100K
Health
Obesity36.0%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking14.2%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death7,708/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain33.8 in/yr
Elevation749 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+35.2%
High School+97.7%
Graduate+13.2%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 48% / D 50%
Commute32 min
Broadband97.1%
Internet Speed113 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in Hinckley was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Joliet Regional (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 113 Mbps.
There are 212 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.