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Crime in Hillside summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Hillside. Key points include:
There were 170 total crimes in Hillside in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Hillside is 2,177.3 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Hillside is 256.1 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Hillside is 1,921.1 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Hillside is 2.74% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Hillside Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Hillside / 100k People |
Illinois / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 170 | 2,177.3 | 2,004.4 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 20 | 256.1 | 289.2 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 7 | 89.7 | 90.2 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 11 | 140.9 | 146.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 150 | 1,921.1 | 1,715.2 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 17 | 217.7 | 290.5 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 121 | 1,549.7 | 1,134.4 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 12 | 153.7 | 290.4 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Hillside summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Hillside. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Illinois. Key points include:
The cost of living in Hillside is 105 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Hillside is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Hillside is $278,960.
The median income in Hillside is $72,320.
Hillside's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Hillside Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Hillside | Illinois | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 105 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 101 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 98 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 111 | 96 | 100 |
| Housing | 102 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 100 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 102 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Hillside, IL Weather
The average high in Hillside is 59.1° and the average low is 42.0°.
There are 72.6 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 38.2 inches of precipitation each year with 34.2 inches of snow.
| Stat | Hillside |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 59.1 |
| Average Annual Low | 42.0 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 72.6 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 38.2 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 34.2 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Hillside Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Hillside
The current population in Hillside is 8,084. The population has decreased 0.0% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8,084 | -0.6% |
| 2023 | 8,133 | -1.0% |
| 2022 | 8,213 | -0.9% |
| 2021 | 8,286 | 4.4% |
| 2020 | 7,937 | -1.8% |
| 2019 | 8,080 | -0.2% |
| 2018 | 8,096 | -0.7% |
| 2017 | 8,151 | -0.2% |
| 2016 | 8,165 | -0.3% |
| 2015 | 8,190 | -0.0% |
| 2014 | 8,192 | 0.2% |
| 2013 | 8,172 | 0.4% |
| 2012 | 8,136 | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 8,106 | 0.2% |
| 2010 | 8,088 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Hillside
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Hillside is:
15.7% White with 1,271 White residents.
48.5% African American with 3,920 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
0.6% Asian with 45 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.3% Other with 28 Other residents.
0.9% Two Or More with 74 Two Or More residents.
34.0% Hispanic with 2,746 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Hillside | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 15.7% | 58.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 48.5% | 13.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.6% | 5.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 0.9% | 3.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 34.0% | 18.8% | 19.3% |
Gender in Hillside
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Hillside is 53.2% female with 4,304 female residents.
Hillside is 46.8% male with 3,780 male residents.
| Gender | Hillside | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.2% | 50.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 46.8% | 49.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Hillside for adults over 25
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12.0% of adults in Hillside completed < 9th grade.
6.0% of adults in Hillside completed 9-12th grade.
34.0% of adults in Hillside completed high school / ged.
18.0% of adults in Hillside completed some college.
6.0% of adults in Hillside completed associate's degree.
17.0% of adults in Hillside completed bachelor's degree.
6.0% of adults in Hillside completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Hillside completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Hillside completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Hillside | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 12.0% | 5.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 34.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 18.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 17.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Hillside, Illinois
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2.6% of households in Hillside earn Less than $10,000.
4.6% of households in Hillside earn $10,000 to $14,999.
5.3% of households in Hillside earn $15,000 to $24,999.
5.2% of households in Hillside earn $25,000 to $34,999.
14.4% of households in Hillside earn $35,000 to $49,999.
19.9% of households in Hillside earn $50,000 to $74,999.
16.3% of households in Hillside earn $75,000 to $99,999.
14.5% of households in Hillside earn $100,000 to $149,999.
6.5% of households in Hillside earn $150,000 to $199,999.
10.7% of households in Hillside earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Hillside | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.6% | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.6% | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 5.3% | 5.9% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5.2% | 6.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.4% | 9.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 19.9% | 14.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 16.3% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 14.5% | 18.0% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 6.5% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 10.7% | 13.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
