Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 13% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
20%
Hickory Hills
Hickory Hills, IL Area Guide
Avg Rent
$844
Population
14,262
Renter Mix
29% Rent
Suburban and urban amenities abound near Downtown Chicago
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Located about 15 miles southwest of Chicago’s Loop, Hickory Hills is a tranquil suburb that sits between I-294 and vast wooded areas. While Hickory Hills is primarily residential, a slew of shopping centers, restaurants, supermarkets, and convenience stores line U.S. 20 offering modern necessities within close proximity to one another.
Outdoor recreational opportunities abound in Hickory Hills, with numerous parks and athletic fields in town and convenient access to an array of golf courses and country clubs. Hickory Hills residents have plenty of shopping options at nearby Chicago Ridge Mall, Ford City Mall, and Orland Square. Major attractions like Toyota Park Stadium and Brookfield Zoo are just minutes from Hickory Hills as well. Commuting and traveling from Hickory Hills is easy with access to I-294, I-55, Chicago Midway Airport, and Metra rail stations in neighboring Willow Springs and Chicago Ridge.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$71,305
Average: $88,515
Education
3,227
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
7,508
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Hickory Hills has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
29%
Non-Renters
71%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
17%
Other Education
83%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Hickory Hills, IL is $764 for a studio, $844 for one bedroom, and $1,112 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Hickory Hills has increased by 1.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$844/month
406 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Hickory Hills, IL is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
692 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
427 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,113 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Buffalo Woods
- Cranberry Slough Nature Preserve
- Country Lane Woods
- Crooked Creek Woods
- Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center
Airports
- Chicago Midway International
- Chicago O'Hare International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.