Illinois · Metropolitan Area
Sleepy Hollow is a small town in Illinois with a population of 3,165. Residents earn $147,407 per year, which is 96% above the national average.
Based on current data, Sleepy Hollow receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Sleepy Hollow offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Sleepy Hollow is $147,407, which is significantly higher than the national average — 96% above $75,149. This places Sleepy Hollow among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.5%. Only 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.
The median home value in Sleepy Hollow is $365,200, 30% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,206 per month. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Sleepy Hollow is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 30 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 509 per 100,000, 74% below the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 46.9% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 91.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Sleepy Hollow experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.9 inches, including 32.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 77.2% |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 22.8% |
| 70% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $147,407 |
| 96% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $63,251 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,060 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $93,804 |
| Unemployment | 2.5% |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.6% |
| 63% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 7,928 |
| County GDP | $15,983M |
| Restaurants | 645 |
| Healthcare | 846 |
| Retail | 816 |
| Manufacturing | 432 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,712 |
| 149% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.39% |
| Commute Time | 31.2 min |
| Work from Home | 12.8% |
| Census Median | $365,200 |
| 30% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $456,971 |
| Median List Price | $450,000 |
| Median List Price | $450,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $175 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.1% |
| Price Drops | 12.5% |
| Inventory | 8 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,206 |
| 4% above US avg |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 93.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,712 |
| 149% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.39% |
| Obesity | 32.5% |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.1% |
| Heart Disease | 4.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.9% |
| Asthma | 9.5% |
| COPD | 4.6% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 17.6% |
| Depression | 20.6% |
| Mental Distress | 15.6% |
| Physical Distress | 10.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.7% |
| Premature Death | 5,730/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 93.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 846 |
| Total Violent | 30.0/100K |
| 92% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 30.0/100K |
| Total Property | 509.3/100K |
| 74% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 59.9/100K |
| Theft | 449.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 18 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 49.0°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 39.9 inches |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 32.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 743 ft (226 m) |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,598/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.0903°N, 88.3137°W |
| County FIPS | 17111 |
Winner: Republican by 5.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 46.9% |
| 39% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,598/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.0 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 13 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 846 |
| Restaurants | 645 |
| Retail Stores | 816 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 18 |
| Avg Commute | 31.2 min |
| Work from Home | 12.8% |