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Hickory Hills, IL


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Hickory Hills, Illinois

Hickory Hills, Illinois, in Cook county, is 3 miles W of Oak Lawn, Illinois (center to center) and 13 miles SW of Chicago, Illinois. The city is located in the Chicago metropolitan area. Hickory Hills has a population of 13,926.

The People and Families of Hickory Hills

In Hickory Hills, about 56% of adults are married.

You'll notice more men than women in Hickory Hills compared to most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Hickory Hills had a median family income of $61,972. People in Hickory Hills generally have good earning power. This city has lots of successful singles.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Hickory Hills gave more campaign money ($2,390) 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.

Hickory Hills Housing

Owners occupy 74% of the housing units in Hickory Hills. Residents here pay higher tax bills for their homes, which generally means better schools and other local services.

Commuting

In Hickory Hills, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 14%Hickory Hills Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 15%Hickory Hills Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Hickory Hills, IL

Comparing Hickory Hills 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
Male Share of the Population98
Well-Paid Single Men99
Well-Paid Single Women89
Racial Diversity68
Age of the Population65
Children Under 5 Years Old56
Senior Citizens44
Female Share of the Population23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size78
Portion of People Married76

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better88
Median Family Income89
People Above Poverty77
College Educated Adults68

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use88
Working at Home77
Walking and Biking to Work57
Short Commute Times22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals69
Housing Recently Built68
People Living Alone55
Affordability of Rents43
Affordability of Property Taxes32
Seasonal and Vacation Housing12

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