Median Age
46 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
19%
Over 65
23%
Sleepy Hollow, IL
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,506
Population
2,916
Renter Mix
23% Rent
A charming village teeming with natural beauty
Scenic
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Lush
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Peaceful
Nestled in Chicago’s northwestern suburbs, Sleepy Hollow is an idyllic village draped in lush natural beauty. Being predominantly residential, Sleepy Hollow offers a wide variety of charming houses and apartments available for rent in a peaceful, park-like environment.
Sleepy Hollow’s natural beauty and tranquility contribute to its allure, along with its close proximity to desirable amenities such as Spring Hill Mall, Jelke Creek Bird Sanctuary, Raceway Woods Forest Preserve, and Santa’s Village Azoosment and Water Park. Although Sleepy Hollow may feel tucked away from it all, the village sits within an hour’s drive (or less) from Chicago’s Loop.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$125,243
Average: $140,291
Education
1,044
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
1,589
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Sleepy Hollow has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
23%
Non-Renters
77%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
32%
Other Education
68%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Sleepy Hollow, IL is $1,506 for one bedroom, $1,923 for two bedrooms, and $2,283 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Sleepy Hollow has decreased by -1.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,506/month
756 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Sleepy Hollow, IL is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
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Schools
Sleepy Hollow Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
417 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Schweitzer Woods Forest Preserve
- Raceway Woods Forest Preserve
- Tyler Creek Forest Preserve
- Binnie Forest Preserve
- Burnidge Forest Preserve
Airports
- 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.