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Sleepy Hollow, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · McHenry County County

4.3 /5.0
A Great
3,165 Population 1,598/sq mi density
$147,407 Median Income $63,251 per capita
$365,200 Home Value $456,971 Zillow
$1,206 Median Rent 38.6% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$147,407 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$365,200 home value, $1,206/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
46.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Sleepy Hollow, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$147,407
96% above
$63,251 per capita
Home Value
$365,200
30% above
Zillow: $456,971
Median Rent
$1,206/mo
4% above
38.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
336/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
46.9%
39% above
91.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
31% below
4.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.5%
1% above
9.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
260 sunny days/yr

How Sleepy Hollow Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Sleepy Hollow's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
196%
Home Value
130%
Rent
104%
Poverty
37%
Bachelor's
139%
Unemployment
69%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sleepy Hollow a Good Place to Live?

A
4.3 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Sleepy Hollow residents earn a median household income of $147,407 , which is 96% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $63,251. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,928 business establishments, including 645 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Sleepy Hollow is $365,200 , 30% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $456,971. Median rent is $1,206/month, with 38.6% 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 1979.

Safety & Crime

Sleepy Hollow reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 336/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

46.9% of adults in Sleepy Hollow hold a bachelor's degree or higher (39% above the national average). 91.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Sleepy Hollow has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population3,165
Median Age48.2 yrs
Density1,598/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.7%

Economy

A+
Median Income$147,407
Per Capita$63,251
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty4.6%
County GDP$15,983M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,060

Housing

A+
Home Value$365,200
Rent$1,206
Ownership93.6%
Zillow$456,971
Housing Units1,142
Rent Burden38.6%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property336/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary61/100K

Health

Obesity32.5%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking9.9%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death5,730/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain39.9 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation743 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+46.9%
High School+91.6%
Graduate+15.8%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute31 min
Broadband96.4%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries13

Did You Know?

The median home in Sleepy Hollow was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Chicago O'Hare International (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
There are 645 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.