At a Glance
Median Income
$250,001
$124,703 per capita
Home Value
$999,100
Zillow: $1,202,422
Median Rent
$1,981/mo
29.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
28/100K
997/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
81.3%
97.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
1.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.9%
6.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Hinsdale Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hinsdale's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hinsdale a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hinsdale residents earn a median household income of $250,001 , which is 233% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $124,703. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.3% 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 Hinsdale is $999,100 , 254% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,202,422. Median rent is $1,981/month, with 29.0% 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 1976.
Safety & Crime
Hinsdale reports 28 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 93% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 997/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
81.3% of adults in Hinsdale hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(141% above the national average).
97.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hinsdale 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
Population17,155
Median Age41.9 yrs
Density3,713/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$250,001
Per Capita$124,703
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty1.3%
County GDP$546,441M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,672
Housing
A
Home Value$999,100
Rent$1,981
Ownership90.6%
Zillow$1,202,422
Housing Units6,235
Rent Burden29.0%
Crime
F
Violent28/100K
Property997/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault17/100K
Burglary96/100K
Health
Obesity24.9%
Diabetes6.5%
Smoking6.2%
Heart Disease3.6%
Premature Death8,536/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain41.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation722 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+81.3%
High School+97.5%
Graduate+45.8%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 28% / D 70%
Commute33 min
Broadband96.6%
Internet Speed174 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries188
Did You Know?
Hinsdale was founded in 1873.
The median home in Hinsdale was built in 1976.
12.2% of residents use public transit to commute.
31.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Chicago Midway International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.505 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
4.0% 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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