Hodgkins, IL

Illinois · Metropolitan Area

Hodgkins is a small town in Illinois with a population of 1,766. Residents earn $63,056 per year, which is 16% below the national average.

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,766 Population 652/sq mi density
$63,056 Median Income $28,618 per capita
$39,200 Home Value
$1,000 Median Rent
51°F Avg Temperature
214 Violent Crime/100K 17,962 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$63,056 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$39,200 home value, $1,000/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
214 violent crimes/100K (44% below avg)
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $63,056
16% lower than US avg
Home Value $39,200
86% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 214/100K
44% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 12.7%
62% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,000
14% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 31.5%
2% lower than US avg
Unemployment 1.2%
67% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 9.1%
27% lower than US avg

How Hodgkins Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,766
Median Age38.0 yrs
Density652/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 49%

Economy

A
Median Income$63,056
Per Capita$28,618
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty9.1%
County GDP$546,441M
Commute18 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$39,200
Rent$1,000
OwnershipN/A

Crime

F
Violent214/100K
Property17,962/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault107/100K
Burglary214/100K

Health

Obesity31.5%
UninsuredN/A
Depression20.5%
Heart Disease5.1%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain41.4 in/yr
Elevation604 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.7%
High School+73.4%
School Score5.34

Community

2024 VoteR 28% / D 70%
Commute18 min
EV Stations2
Libraries188

Is Hodgkins a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Hodgkins receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing. Hodgkins offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Hodgkins is $63,056, 16% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.2%. 9.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Hodgkins is $39,200, 86% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,000 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 0.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Violent crime in Hodgkins is below the national average at 214 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 17,962 per 100,000, 816% above the national average.

Education

12.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 73.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.

Climate & Weather

Hodgkins experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Hodgkins has a population of 1,766 with a density of 652 people per square mile. The median age is 38.0 years, 2% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (48.6%), with 3.9% Black.

Population

1,766
Total Population
652
People / sq mi
38.0yrs
Median Age
2% below US avg
2.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.5%
Female 49.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Hodgkins vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only62.4%
21% below US avg
Spanish37.6%
181% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Hodgkins vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Hodgkins is $63,056, which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.2% (below the 3.6% US average). 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes.

Income: Hodgkins vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$63,056
16% below US avg
Per Capita Income$28,618
Avg Weekly Wage$1,672
IRS Avg AGI$100,597

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.2%
67% below US avg
Poverty Rate9.1%
27% below US avg
Establishments (County)137,804
County GDP$546,441M

Business (County)

Restaurants12,631
Healthcare16,051
Retail13,648
Manufacturing4,404

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$10,421
198% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate26.58%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time17.8 min
Work from Home11.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Hodgkins is $39,200, 86% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,000 (14% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$39,200
86% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,000
14% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$774
1 Bedroom$854
2 Bedrooms$1,063
3 Bedrooms$1,370
4 Bedrooms$1,561

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied88.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$10,421
198% above US avg
Effective Rate26.58%
In Hodgkins, 31.5% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 20.5% report depression. 25.2% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Hodgkins vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity31.5%
2% below US avg
Diabetes10.1%
Heart Disease5.1%
High Blood Pressure27.1%
Asthma9.7%
COPD5.9%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking20.7%
Physical Inactivity25.2%
Depression20.5%
Mental Distress16.6%
Physical Distress12.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate84.1%
Checkup Rate73.7%
Premature Death8,536/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.7/10
Exercise Access99.1%
Healthcare Facilities16,051
Hodgkins has a violent crime rate of 214 per 100,000 residents, 44% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 17,962 per 100,000 (816% above US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Hodgkins vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent214.5/100K
44% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape53.6/100K
Robbery53.6/100K
Assault107.2/100K

Property Crime

Total Property17,962.5/100K
816% above US avg
Burglary214.5/100K
Theft17,265.4/100K
Vehicle Theft482.6/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)365

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Hodgkins has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation is 41.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average51.4°F
5% below US avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall41.4 inches
9% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation604 ft (184 m)
Area2.7 sq mi (7.0 km²)
Population Density652/sq mi
Coordinates41.7661°N, 87.8619°W
County FIPS17031
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 12.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (62% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 42-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 28.4%
D 70.4%

Winner: Democrat by 42 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+12.7%
62% below US avg
High School+73.4%
School Test Score5.34
C Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density652/sq mi
Total Area2.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations2
Alt Fuel Stations4
Public Libraries188
Healthcare Facilities16,051
Restaurants12,631
Retail Stores13,648

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)365
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute17.8 min
Work from Home11.0%

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