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Hinsdale, Illinois

Introduction to Hinsdale, Illinois

Hinsdale, Illinois, in Du Page county, is 7 miles W of Berwyn, Illinois (center to center) and 14 miles W of Chicago, Illinois. The village is located in the Chicago metropolitan area. Hinsdale has a population of 17,349.

Hinsdale History

The village of Hinsdale was first settled after 1833. At that time, the area ran along Old Plank Road and was known as Brush Hill. Around 1851, Ben Fuller renamed the area Fullersburg. The Chicago, Burlington, and Quincy Railroad first entered the village in 1864. The village was rechristened Hinsdale in honor of H.W. Hinsdale, an early director of the Chicago, Burlington, and Quincy Railroad. Hinsdale was incorporated as a village in 1873. Judge Joel Tiffany became the first village president.

Hinsdale and nearby Attractions

  • Brookfield Zoo
  • American Police Center & Museum
  • Kiddieland Amusement Park
  • DuPage Children's Museum
  • Museum of Science and Industry
  • Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art

Things To Do In Hinsdale

The village of Hinsdale offers facilities for a number of recreational activities. The Legge Memorial Park, Merlin Park, Robbins Park, Peirce Park, and Brook Park are worth visiting. There are several churches in the village including Hinsdale Baptist Church, Union Church of Hinsdale, Hinsdale United Methodist Church, and Unitarian Church of Hinsdale. The Westmont Park District, Kiddieland Amusement Park, and Brookfield Zoological Park are also very close to the village.

Hinsdale Transportation

international flights are available from Chicago O'Hare International Airport.

Hinsdale Higher Education

Elmhurst College, Moraine Valley Community College, and College of Dupage are nearby.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyHinsdale Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyHinsdale Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyHinsdale College Educated Adults
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyHinsdale Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyHinsdale Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 9%Hinsdale People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 13%Hinsdale Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Hinsdale, IL

Comparing Hinsdale 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
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Age of the Population87
Female Share of the Population66
Racial Diversity68
Male Share of the Population55
Senior Citizens44

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size99

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income1010
College Educated Adults1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
People Above Poverty99

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Working at Home1010
Walking and Biking to Work88
Short Commute Times23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing67
Housing Recently Built46
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals35
People Living Alone22
Affordability of Rents21
Affordability of Property Taxes11

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