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Clarendon Hills

Illinois · 8,681 residents (2025 est.) · 1.81 sq mi
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Clarendon Hills is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $130,388. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 72% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $605,800. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 56% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
72% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,659
+14%since 2000
from 7,610 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,784 / sq mi
+2%since 2009
from 4,697 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
41.3
+13%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:8,681 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K8K8K9K1990201020202024Clarendon Hills
20249K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 54.7%(403)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.4%(637)
US avg: 6%
10 to 146.3%(544)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 1914.3%(1,241)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.9%(421)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 346.4%(551)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4412.5%(1,080)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5413.6%(1,177)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6416.5%(1,425)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 746.2%(534)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 846.4%(557)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1%(89)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$130,388
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,795 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$80,352
+92%since 2000
from $41,859 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
65.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.4%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.545
+7%since 2010
from 0.508 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services11.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration10.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Information7.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade7.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$605,800
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $299,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,142
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $721 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
84.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 81.7% in 2000
15.8% rent
Vacancy rate
4.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
31.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 29.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.7%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.6
−13%since 2009
from 5.4 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
22
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(7,019)
Black0.8%(64)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(180)
Asian3.5%(268)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic78.8%(6,822)
Black0.4%(32)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(584)
Asian9.8%(848)
Other4.3%(373)
Diversity Score
45
+54%since 2009
from 29 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican4.8%(417)
Puerto Rican1.1%(92)
Colombian0.2%(16)
Asian origin
Asian Indian5.5%(476)
Chinese2.1%(184)
Filipino0.6%(56)
Pakistani0.5%(46)
Taiwanese0.2%(17)
Korean0.1%(6)
Ancestry
Irish24.2%(2,098)
German23.4%(2,029)
Italian12.4%(1,074)
Polish7.8%(675)
English7.4%(638)
Swedish5.3%(462)
Scottish4.1%(351)
Macedonian1.5%(131)
Swiss1.2%(108)
Russian1.1%(97)
Armenian1.1%(93)
Greek1.1%(91)
+ 24 more ancestry groups with data
Slovak1%(85)
Iranian0.9%(81)
Lithuanian0.9%(81)
American0.9%(74)
Arab0.8%(67)
Norwegian0.8%(66)
French0.7%(58)
Lebanese0.6%(49)
Ukrainian0.6%(49)
Croatian0.5%(46)
Scotch-Irish0.4%(33)
Belgian0.4%(32)
Czech0.4%(32)
Dutch0.3%(26)
Serbian0.3%(24)
Brazilian0.3%(22)
Welsh0.3%(22)
Finnish0.2%(21)
Israeli0.2%(15)
Slovene0.1%(12)
British0.1%(10)
Romanian0.1%(9)
Danish0.1%(6)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest Italian population · Largest Polish population · Largest English population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
72.3%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 65.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 96.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
35.7%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 27.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.9 min
+30%since 2000
from 22.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
51.0%
−18.0 ptssince 2009
from 69.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
7.3%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
35.6%
+27.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 4.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 65.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.5%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
59.0%
−21.2 ptssince 2009
from 80.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Female
51.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Foreign born
14.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.1%
−47.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2012
from 7.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.3%
−90.6 ptssince 2013
from 94.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.6%
+8.0 ptssince 2017
from 88.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
82.0%
−6.0 ptssince 2016
from 87.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2016
from 4.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married29.4%(936)
Married65.2%(2,077)
Widowed0.6%(20)
Divorced4.8%(152)
Women 15+
Never married29.2%(1,137)
Married54%(2,100)
Widowed4.7%(181)
Divorced12.1%(472)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clarendon Hills, Illinois?

Clarendon Hills, Illinois has about 8,659 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Clarendon Hills, Illinois?

The typical household in Clarendon Hills, Illinois earns about $130,388 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clarendon Hills, Illinois expensive?

In Clarendon Hills, Illinois, the median home is worth about $605,800, and the typical rent is about $1,142 a month.

How educated are people in Clarendon Hills, Illinois?

About 72.3% of adults age 25 and over in Clarendon Hills, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clarendon Hills, Illinois?

About 8.4% of people in Clarendon Hills, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clarendon Hills, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Clarendon Hills, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,665 residents, a change of about 24 percent over that period.

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