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Hillside, Illinois

Introduction to Hillside, Illinois

Hillside, Illinois, in Cook county, is 5 miles W of Berwyn, Illinois and 13 miles W of Chicago, Illinois. The village has a population of 8,155.

Hillside History

Hillside was incorporated in 1905. The earliest settlers in this area were Thomas Reed Covell and his family, who came to live here in of October 1833. In the 1840s, German Lutheran immigrants developed farms and established Hillside’s first school and church. Railroad construction contributed immensely to the development of this region.

Hillside and nearby Attractions

  • Adler Planetarium
  • Chicago Children’s Museum
  • Charles Gates Dawes House
  • Grant Park
  • Brookfield Zoological Park
  • Whealan Pool Aquatic Center

Things To Do In Hillside

Local museums include the Adler Planetarium, the Chicago Children’s Museum and the Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art. The Turtle Island Children's Water Park, Adventure Bay Water Park and the Hillside Commons are some popular local recreational spots.

Hillside Transportation

Chicago O’ Hare International is the nearest major airport.

Hillside Higher Education

Dominican University, Elmhurst College, the College of DuPage and Triton College are all accessible from Hillside.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyHillside Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 15%Hillside Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 18%Hillside Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Hillside, IL

Comparing Hillside 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
Racial Diversity1010
Well-Paid Single Men89
Well-Paid Single Women89
Senior Citizens76
Male Share of the Population65
Female Share of the Population56
Age of the Population55
Children Under 5 Years Old55

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size77
Portion of People Married43

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income78
People Above Poverty76
People in Middle Class or Better77
College Educated Adults68

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use98
Working at Home33
Walking and Biking to Work34
Short Commute Times23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals910
People Living Alone55
Affordability of Property Taxes43
Housing Recently Built35
Seasonal and Vacation Housing35
Affordability of Rents32

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