At a Glance
Median Income
$63,056
$28,618 per capita
Home Value
$39,200
Zillow: $360,431
Median Rent
$1,000/mo
37.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
372/100K
13,648/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.7%
73.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
9.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.5%
12.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Hodgkins Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hodgkins's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hodgkins a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hodgkins residents earn a median household income of $63,056 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,618. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.1% 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 Hodgkins is $39,200 , 86% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $360,431. Median rent is $1,000/month, with 37.7% 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 1995.
Safety & Crime
Hodgkins reports 372 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 2% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 13,648/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
12.7% of adults in Hodgkins hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(62% below the national average).
73.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hodgkins 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
Population1,766
Median Age38.0 yrs
Density652/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$63,056
Per Capita$28,618
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty9.1%
County GDP$546,441M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,672
Housing
A+
Home Value$39,200
Rent$1,000
Ownership88.0%
Zillow$360,431
Housing Units699
Rent Burden37.7%
Crime
F
Violent372/100K
Property13,648/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault319/100K
Burglary106/100K
Health
Obesity31.5%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking12.7%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death8,536/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain41.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation604 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+12.7%
High School+73.4%
Graduate+3.6%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 28% / D 70%
Commute18 min
Broadband69.4%
Internet Speed174 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries188
Did You Know?
The median home in Hodgkins was built in 1995.
The nearest airport is Chicago Midway International (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.505 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
13.7% 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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