What are the schools like in Hickory Hills, IL?

Hickory Hills is served primarily by North Palos SD 117. The district operates 4 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.6:1.

What is the median household income in Hickory Hills?

The median household income in Hickory Hills, IL is $81,385 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.6%.

What is the weather like in Hickory Hills, IL?

Hickory Hills has an average high temperature of 33.1°F in January and 89.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 38.8 inches.

Hickory Hills, IL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Hickory Hills, IL affordable or expensive?

Hickory Hills's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Hickory Hills is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $270,800 and the median rent is $1,018 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Hickory Hills, IL?

Hickory Hills has a violent crime rate of 87.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1036.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Hickory Hills, IL a Good Place to Live?

Hickory Hills is a small city of 14,915 in Illinois, with a median household income of $81,385 and a 4.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Hickory Hills stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-).

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Hickory Hills is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Hickory Hills city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 102.6

Hickory Hills's overall cost of living index is 102.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Hickory Hills costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.

Metric	Hickory Hills, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$270,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,018	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	72.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$81,385	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Hickory Hills's violent crime rate is 87.6 per 100,000 residents — 77% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

87.6 /100k

Property Crime

1036.6 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Hickory Hills is served primarily by North Palos SD 117. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Hickory Hills, IL	National Avg
School District	North Palos SD 117	—
Elementary Schools	4	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	25.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	86.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Hickory Hills sees average highs of 33.1°F in January and 89.5°F in July, with 38.7 inches of annual precipitation and 38.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Hickory Hills, IL
Average High — January	33.1°F
Average High — July	89.5°F
Annual Precipitation	38.7"
Annual Snowfall	38.8"

Demographics

Metric	Hickory Hills, IL	National Avg
Population	14,915	—
Median Age	36.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	29.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	81.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	7.5%	18.9%
Asian	4.4%	6.3%
Under 18	28.2%	22.2%
65 and over	14.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Hickory Hills

Hickory Hills, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

60457

Hickory Hills vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hickory Hills, IL affordable or expensive?

Hickory Hills's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Hickory Hills roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $270,800 and median rent is $1,018/month.

What is the crime rate in Hickory Hills, IL?

Hickory Hills's violent crime rate is 87.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1036.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Hickory Hills?

Public schools in Hickory Hills are operated by North Palos SD 117. The district has 4 elementary, 1 middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.6:1. 25.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Hickory Hills, IL a good place to live?

Hickory Hills, IL has a population of 14,915, a median household income of $81,385, and an unemployment rate of 4.6%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Hickory Hills?

Hickory Hills averages 33.1°F in January and 89.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.7 inches with about 38.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Hickory Hills?

Hickory Hills, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 60457.

What is the population of Hickory Hills?

The population of Hickory Hills, Illinois is 14,915 with a median age of 36.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Hickory Hills?

Key numbers for living in Hickory Hills: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $270,800, median household income $81,385, crime index 34 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Hickory Hills side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.