Choose Country

Union Hill, IL

Illinois · Metropolitan Area

Union Hill is a small town in Illinois with a population of 66. Residents earn $117,750 per year, which is 57% above the national average.

4.9 /5.0
A+ Excellent
66 Population 943/sq mi density
$117,750 Median Income $38,459 per capita
$154,200 Home Value
49°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
A+
Overall
4.9 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$117,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$154,200 home value
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
45.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $117,750
57% higher than US avg
Home Value $154,200
45% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 45.5%
35% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.1%
75% lower than US avg

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

People

Population66
Median Age42.5 yrs
Density943/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 83%
Veterans48.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$117,750
Per Capita$38,459
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty3.1%
County GDP$6,044M
Commute24 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$154,200
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units25
Rent Burden24.7%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (10°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain37.7 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation617 ft (188 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+45.5%
High School+93.2%
Graduate+35.9%
School Score5.34

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 34%
Commute24 min
Broadband27.0%
Libraries3

Is Union Hill a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Union Hill receives an overall livability score of 4.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, affordable housing. Union Hill stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Union Hill is $117,750, which is significantly higher than the national average — 57% above $75,149. This places Union Hill among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Union Hill is $154,200, 45% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 45.5% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 93.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.

Climate & Weather

Union Hill experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 37.7 inches, including 23.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Union Hill has a population of 66 with a density of 943 people per square mile. The median age is 42.5 years, 9% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (83.3%).

Population

66
Total Population
943
People / sq mi
42.5yrs
Median Age
9% above US avg
0.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50%
Female 50%

Race & Ethnicity

Union Hill vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Union Hill vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Union Hill is $117,750, which is 57% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: Union Hill vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$117,750
57% above US avg
Per Capita Income$38,459
Avg Weekly Wage$1,344
IRS Avg AGI$81,890

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate3.1%
75% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,204
County GDP$6,044M

Business (County)

Restaurants130
Healthcare145
Retail162
Manufacturing43

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,618
89% above US avg
Cost of Living100.00 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate4.29%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.7 min
Drive Alone84.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home2.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Union Hill is $154,200, 45% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$154,200
45% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden24.7%

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%
Housing Units25
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,618
89% above US avg
Effective Rate4.29%
Union Hill has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 37.7 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-5°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average49.3°F
9% below US avg
January Average22°F (-5°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall37.7 inches
1% below US avg
Snowfall23.3 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation617 ft (188 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²)
Population Density943/sq mi
Coordinates41.1078°N, 88.1460°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS17063
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 45.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (35% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 29.6-point margin. 27.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 64.1%
D 34.5%

Winner: Republican by 29.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+45.5%
35% above US avg
High School+93.2%
Graduate Degree+35.9%
School Test Score5.34
A+ Education Grade (4.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density943/sq mi
Total Area0.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access27.0%
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities145
Restaurants130
Retail Stores162

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.7 min
Drive Alone84.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home2.6%

Nearby Cities

Herscher, IL 1,302 pop · 4.7 mi Limestone, IL 1,338 pop · 10.3 mi Gardner, IL 1,319 pop · 10.5 mi Braidwood, IL 6,175 pop · 11.9 mi Diamond, IL 2,900 pop · 13.4 mi Coal City, IL 5,145 pop · 13.7 mi Chebanse, IL 1,033 pop · 14.2 mi Dwight, IL 3,794 pop · 14.4 mi Kankakee, IL 24,384 pop · 14.7 mi Bourbonnais, IL 18,109 pop · 14.9 mi Bradley, IL 15,331 pop · 16.1 mi Clifton, IL 1,279 pop · 16.3 mi Mazon, IL 1,424 pop · 17.1 mi Manteno, IL 8,942 pop · 18.4 mi
Compare Union Hill with another city: