What are the schools like in Hillside, IL?

Hillside is served primarily by Hillside SD 93. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.6:1.

What is the median household income in Hillside?

The median household income in Hillside, IL is $68,250 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.4%.

What is the weather like in Hillside, IL?

Hillside has an average high temperature of 31.6°F in January and 84.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 42.3 inches.

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

Q: Is Hillside, IL affordable or expensive?

Hillside's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Hillside is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $228,600 and the median rent is $1,421 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Hillside, IL?

Hillside has a violent crime rate of 256.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1921.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Hillside, IL a Good Place to Live?

Hillside is a small town of 8,213 in Illinois, with a median household income of $68,250 and a 4.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Hillside stands out for below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B+).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Hillside is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Hillside 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

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

Metric	Hillside, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$228,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,421	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	61.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$68,250	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Hillside's violent crime rate is 256.1 per 100,000 residents — 33% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

256.1 /100k

Property Crime

1921.1 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Hillside is served primarily by Hillside SD 93. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Hillside, IL	National Avg
School District	Hillside SD 93	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	24.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	82.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Hillside sees average highs of 31.6°F in January and 84.5°F in July, with 38.6 inches of annual precipitation and 42.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Hillside, IL
Average High — January	31.6°F
Average High — July	84.5°F
Annual Precipitation	38.6"
Annual Snowfall	42.3"

Demographics

Metric	Hillside, IL	National Avg
Population	8,213	—
Median Age	41.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	33.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	25.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	49.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	22.0%	18.9%
Asian	1.4%	6.3%
Under 18	18.4%	22.2%
65 and over	17.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Hillside

Hillside, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

60162

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hillside, IL affordable or expensive?

Hillside's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Hillside roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $228,600 and median rent is $1,421/month.

What is the crime rate in Hillside, IL?

Hillside's violent crime rate is 256.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1921.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Hillside?

Public schools in Hillside are operated by Hillside SD 93. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.6:1. 24.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Hillside, IL a good place to live?

Hillside, IL has a population of 8,213, a median household income of $68,250, and an unemployment rate of 4.4%. 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 Hillside?

Hillside averages 31.6°F in January and 84.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.6 inches with about 42.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Hillside?

Hillside, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 60162.

What is the population of Hillside?

The population of Hillside, Illinois is 8,213 with a median age of 41.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Hillside?

Key numbers for living in Hillside: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $228,600, median household income $68,250, crime index 77 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Hillside side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.