What are the schools like in Hinsdale, IL?

Hinsdale is served primarily by Hinsdale Twp HSD 86. The district operates several elementary schools, several middle schools, and 3 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.8:1.

What is the median household income in Hinsdale?

The median household income in Hinsdale, IL is $250,001 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.6%.

What is the weather like in Hinsdale, IL?

Hinsdale has an average high temperature of 33.1°F in January and 89.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 42.3 inches.

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

Q: Is Hinsdale, IL affordable or expensive?

Hinsdale's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Hinsdale is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $962,700 and the median rent is $1,875 per month.

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

Hinsdale has a violent crime rate of 46.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 492.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Hinsdale, IL a Good Place to Live?

Hinsdale is a small city of 17,169 in Illinois, with a median household income of $250,001 and a 2.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

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

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

All Hinsdale 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

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

Metric	Hinsdale, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$962,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,875	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	89.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$250,001	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Hinsdale's violent crime rate is 46.3 per 100,000 residents — 88% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

46.3 /100k

Property Crime

492.1 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Hinsdale is served primarily by Hinsdale Twp HSD 86. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.8:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Hinsdale, IL	National Avg
School District	Hinsdale Twp HSD 86	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	3	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	80.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Hinsdale sees average highs of 33.1°F in January and 89.5°F in July, with 41.1 inches of annual precipitation and 42.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Hinsdale, IL
Average High — January	33.1°F
Average High — July	89.5°F
Annual Precipitation	41.1"
Annual Snowfall	42.3"

Demographics

Metric	Hinsdale, IL	National Avg
Population	17,169	—
Median Age	42.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	32.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	76.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	6.3%	18.9%
Asian	13.7%	6.3%
Under 18	32.0%	22.2%
65 and over	15.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Western Springs, IL 1 mi Clarendon Hills, IL 2 mi Westmont, IL 2 mi Willowbrook, IL 2 mi Indian Head Park, IL 3 mi

ZIP Codes in Hinsdale

Hinsdale, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

60521

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hinsdale, IL affordable or expensive?

Hinsdale's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Hinsdale roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $962,700 and median rent is $1,875/month.

What is the crime rate in Hinsdale, IL?

Hinsdale's violent crime rate is 46.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 492.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Hinsdale?

Public schools in Hinsdale are operated by Hinsdale Twp HSD 86. The district has several elementary, several middle, and 3 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.8:1. 80.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Hinsdale, IL a good place to live?

Hinsdale, IL has a population of 17,169, a median household income of $250,001, and an unemployment rate of 2.6%. 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 Hinsdale?

Hinsdale averages 33.1°F in January and 89.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.1 inches with about 42.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Hinsdale?

Hinsdale, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 60521.

What is the population of Hinsdale?

The population of Hinsdale, Illinois is 17,169 with a median age of 42.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Hinsdale?

Key numbers for living in Hinsdale: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $962,700, median household income $250,001, crime index 17 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Hinsdale side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.