Holiday Hills, IL

Illinois · Metropolitan Area

Holiday Hills is a small town in Illinois with a population of 662. Residents earn $78,500 per year, which is 4% above the national average.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
662 Population 712/sq mi density
$78,500 Median Income $36,669 per capita
$195,600 Home Value $264,332 Zillow
$2,083 Median Rent 28.3% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$78,500 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$195,600 home value, $2,083/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $78,500
4% higher than US avg
Home Value $195,600
31% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 17.1%
49% lower than US avg
Median Rent $2,083
79% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 33.4%
4% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.5%
58% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 10.6%
15% lower than US avg

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

People

Population662
Median Age46.0 yrs
Density712/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Largest GroupWhite 87%
Veterans1.7%

Economy

A
Median Income$78,500
Per Capita$36,669
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty10.6%
County GDP$15,983M
Commute44 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$195,600
Rent$2,083
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$264,332
Rent Burden28.3%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity33.4%
UninsuredN/A
Depression24.0%
Heart Disease5.3%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain37.0 in/yr
Elevation733 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.1%
High School+84.1%
School Score5.34

Community

2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute44 min
Broadband86.6%
Libraries13

Is Holiday Hills a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Holiday Hills receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Holiday Hills offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Holiday Hills is $78,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.5%. 10.6% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 44 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Holiday Hills is $195,600, 31% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $2,083 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

17.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 84.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.

Climate & Weather

Holiday Hills experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.0 inches, including 34.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Holiday Hills has a population of 662 with a density of 712 people per square mile. The median age is 46.0 years, 18% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (87.3%), with 4.1% Hispanic.

Population

662
Total Population
712
People / sq mi
46.0yrs
Median Age
18% above US avg
0.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53.6%
Female 46.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Holiday Hills vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only87.5%
11% above US avg
Spanish12.5%
7% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Holiday Hills vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Holiday Hills is $78,500, which is 4% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 44 minutes.

Income: Holiday Hills vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$78,500
4% above US avg
Per Capita Income$36,669
Avg Weekly Wage$1,060
IRS Avg AGI$93,804

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.5%
58% below US avg
Poverty Rate10.6%
15% below US avg
Establishments (County)7,928
County GDP$15,983M

Business (County)

Restaurants645
Healthcare846
Retail816
Manufacturing432

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$8,712
149% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate4.45%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time44.3 min
Drive Alone83.5%
Public Transit1.0%
Work from Home13.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Holiday Hills is $195,600, 31% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $2,083 (79% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $264,332.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$195,600
31% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$264,332

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$2,083
79% above US avg
Rent Burden28.3%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied88.9%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$8,712
149% above US avg
Effective Rate4.45%
In Holiday Hills, 33.4% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 24.0% report depression. 22.0% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Holiday Hills vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity33.4%
4% above US avg
Diabetes9.4%
Heart Disease5.3%
High Blood Pressure31.2%
Asthma10.2%
COPD6.3%
Stroke2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking20.7%
Physical Inactivity22.0%
Depression24.0%
Mental Distress17.9%
Physical Distress12.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.6%
Checkup Rate74.2%
Premature Death5,730/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.8/10
Exercise Access93.1%
Healthcare Facilities846

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)18

Safety Score

Holiday Hills has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 37.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average48.6°F
10% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall37.0 inches
3% below US avg
Snowfall34.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation733 ft (223 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²)
Population Density712/sq mi
Coordinates42.2959°N, 88.2288°W
County FIPS17111
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 17.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (49% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 5.3-point margin. 86.6% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 51.9%
D 46.6%

Winner: Republican by 5.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+17.1%
49% below US avg
High School+84.1%
School Test Score5.34
C Education Grade (2.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density712/sq mi
Total Area0.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access86.6%
Public Libraries13
Healthcare Facilities846
Restaurants645
Retail Stores816

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)18

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute44.3 min
Drive Alone83.5%
Public Transit1.0%
Work from Home13.4%

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