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Hillcrest

Illinois · 1,326 residents · 3.549 sq mi
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Hillcrest is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $59,096. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $137,800. Poverty is rare here, at 6.8% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,326
+15%since 2000
from 1,158 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
374 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 326 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.4
+17%since 2000
from 29.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7601K1K2K2K1990201020202024Hillcrest
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,096
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,821 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,930
+36%since 2000
from $15,340 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
28.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 27.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.298
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade22.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance10.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical10.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Information9.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$137,800
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $93,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$668
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $656 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
71.8%
−17.1 ptssince 2000
from 88.9% in 2000
12.9% rent
Vacancy rate
4.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
34.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 30.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.6%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+24%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic77.6%(899)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino21.2%(246)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score42.6%(493)
2010
White, non-Hispanic69.2%(917)
Black0.6%(8)
Hispanic / Latino28.7%(380)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other3.2%(42)
Diversity Score57.3%(760)
Diversity Score
57
+35%since 2000
from 43 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.4%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 71.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.2 min
+21%since 2000
from 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
71.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 69.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
22.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 24.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.6%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.9%
−30.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Female
50.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Foreign born
14.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.6%
−42.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hillcrest, Illinois?

Hillcrest, Illinois has about 1,326 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hillcrest, Illinois?

The typical household in Hillcrest, Illinois earns about $59,096 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hillcrest, Illinois expensive?

In Hillcrest, Illinois, the median home is worth about $137,800, and the typical rent is about $668 a month.

How educated are people in Hillcrest, Illinois?

About 10.8% of adults age 25 and over in Hillcrest, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hillcrest, Illinois?

About 6.8% of people in Hillcrest, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hillcrest, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Hillcrest, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 469 residents, a change of about 55 percent over that period.

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