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Hazel Crest, Illinois

Introduction to Hazel Crest, Illinois

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

Hazel Crest History

Initially, the area now known as Hazel Crest was a farming community called South Harvey. It was first settled in the year 1870. The community was named Hazel Crest in 1900 due to the presence of numerous hazelnut bushes nearby. The village of Hazel Crest was officially incorporated in 1912.

Hazel Crest and nearby Attractions

  • Tinley Park Historical Society and Museum
  • Grande Prairie Public Library
  • Nazareth Lutheran Church
  • Hillcrest Park
  • Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park

Things To Do In Hazel Crest

There are a number of museums near Hazel Crest which provide enriching educational experiences. Among these are the Matteson Historical Museum, the Midwest Carvers Museum and the Tinley Park Historical Society and Museum. To know more about the local history of Hazel Crest, one can also pay a visit to the Grande Prairie Public Library. The Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park, located throughout the Governors State University’s campus, boasts of one of the country's largest collection of sculptures.

Hazel Crest Transportation

Air transportation facilities are available at the Chicago Midway International Airport.

Hazel Crest Higher Education

Higher educational opportunities are offered by South Suburban College, Prairie State College, Governors State University, and Chicago State University.

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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