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Hillside, IL


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Hillside, Illinois

Hillside, Illinois, in Cook county, is 5 miles W of Berwyn, Illinois (center to center) and 13 miles W of Chicago, Illinois. The village is located in the Chicago metropolitan area. Hillside has a population of 8,155.

The People and Families of Hillside

In Hillside, about 47% of adults are married.

Approximately 51% of Hillside is non-white. No single racial group represents Hillside, a village where diversity is valued.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Hillside had a median family income of $59,375.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Hillside gave more campaign money ($1,000) 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.

Hillside Housing

Owners occupy 70% of the housing units in Hillside. If the number of studio apartments and one-bedroom apartments is any indication, then the village is a popular and practical place to live on one's own.

Commuting

In Hillside, 92% of commuters drive to work.

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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