Hurst is a small town of 769 in Illinois, with a median household income of $37,639
and a 2.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is
13% below the national average.
Strengths:
Hurst stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Hurst is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Hurst 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: 87.2
Hurst's overall cost of living index is 87.2,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Hurst costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.
Metric
Hurst, IL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$71,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$370
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
52.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$37,639
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Hurst's violent crime rate is 189.2 per 100,000 residents
— 50% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
189.2 /100k
Property Crime
1204.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
Hurst, IL
National Avg
School District
N/A
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
11.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
80.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Hurst sees average highs of 41.7°F in January
and 88.4°F in July,
with 47.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 11.4 inches of snow per year.
Hurst's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Hurst roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $71,700 and median rent is $370/month.
Hurst's violent crime rate is 189.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1204.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
Hurst, IL has a population of 769, a median household income of $37,639, and an unemployment rate of 2.9%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Hurst averages 41.7°F in January and 88.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.8 inches
with about 11.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Hurst, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 62949.
The population of Hurst, Illinois is 769 with a median age of 42.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Hurst: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $71,700, median household income $37,639, crime index 53 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Hurst side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
