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Hazel Crest, IL


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Hazel Crest, Illinois

Hazel Crest, Illinois, in Cook county, is 9 miles SE of Orland Park, Illinois (center to center) and 20 miles S of Chicago, Illinois. The village is located in the Chicago metropolitan area. Hazel Crest has a population of 14,816.

The People and Families of Hazel Crest

In Hazel Crest, about 45% of adults are married. Large households are normal in Hazel Crest.

Approximately 81% of Hazel Crest is non-white. No single racial group represents Hazel Crest, a village where diversity is valued.

In the most recent census it emerged that people are more likely female than male in the village, in comparison to similar villages.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Hazel Crest had a median family income of $54,049.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Hazel Crest gave more campaign money ($1,750) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Hazel Crest Housing

Owners occupy 82% of the housing units in Hazel Crest.

Commuting

In Hazel Crest, 85% of commuters drive to work. If you visit or move to the village, try the public transportation system.

High Points

Hazel Crest strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Hazel Crest Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 11%Hazel Crest Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Hazel Crest, IL

Comparing Hazel Crest to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population1010
Racial Diversity99
Well-Paid Single Women88
Children Under 5 Years Old77
Well-Paid Single Men55
Age of the Population43
Senior Citizens33
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size99
Portion of People Married32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income77
People in Middle Class or Better66
College Educated Adults68
People Above Poverty65

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Working at Home77
Walking and Biking to Work56
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built68
Affordability of Property Taxes44
Seasonal and Vacation Housing45
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals47
People Living Alone33
Affordability of Rents11

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