What are the schools like in Hinckley, IL?

Hinckley is served primarily by Hinckley Big Rock CUSD 429. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.2:1.

What is the median household income in Hinckley?

The median household income in Hinckley, IL is $79,821 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 15.1%.

What is the weather like in Hinckley, IL?

Hinckley has an average high temperature of 30.5°F in January and 84.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 38.5 inches.

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

Q: Is Hinckley, IL affordable or expensive?

Hinckley's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Hinckley is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $256,500 and the median rent is $1,508 per month.

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

Hinckley has a violent crime rate of 254.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 713.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Hinckley, IL a Good Place to Live?

Hinckley is a small town of 2,154 in Illinois, with a median household income of $79,821 and a 15.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Hinckley stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Hinckley is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Hinckley 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

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

Metric	Hinckley, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$256,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,508	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	72.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$79,821	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Hinckley's violent crime rate is 254.8 per 100,000 residents — 33% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

254.8 /100k

Property Crime

713.6 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Hinckley is served primarily by Hinckley Big Rock CUSD 429. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.2:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Hinckley, IL	National Avg
School District	Hinckley Big Rock CUSD 429	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	37.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Hinckley sees average highs of 30.5°F in January and 84.4°F in July, with 33.8 inches of annual precipitation and 38.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Hinckley, IL
Average High — January	30.5°F
Average High — July	84.4°F
Annual Precipitation	33.8"
Annual Snowfall	38.5"

Demographics

Metric	Hinckley, IL	National Avg
Population	2,154	—
Median Age	36.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	15.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	31.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	86.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	5.1%	18.9%
Asian	2.3%	6.3%
Under 18	28.8%	22.2%
65 and over	12.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Big Rock, IL 6 mi Waterman, IL 6 mi Kaneville, IL 7 mi Plano, IL 8 mi Sandwich, IL 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Hinckley

Hinckley, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

60520

Hinckley vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hinckley, IL affordable or expensive?

Hinckley's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Hinckley roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $256,500 and median rent is $1,508/month.

What is the crime rate in Hinckley, IL?

Hinckley's violent crime rate is 254.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 713.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Hinckley?

Public schools in Hinckley are operated by Hinckley Big Rock CUSD 429. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.2:1. 37.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Hinckley, IL a good place to live?

Hinckley, IL has a population of 2,154, a median household income of $79,821, and an unemployment rate of 15.1%. 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 Hinckley?

Hinckley averages 30.5°F in January and 84.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 33.8 inches with about 38.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Hinckley?

Hinckley, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 60520.

What is the population of Hinckley?

The population of Hinckley, Illinois is 2,154 with a median age of 36.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Hinckley?

Key numbers for living in Hinckley: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $256,500, median household income $79,821, crime index 54 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Hinckley side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.