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Living in
Hinsdale.
The Census tops out at $250,000+ for household income; it doesn't publish exact figures above that.
About
Life in Hinsdale
The village sits 15 miles west of downtown Chicago, making it accessible for commuters (average 33 minutes) while still feeling like a distinct suburb with real character; many residents also work locally, as Hinsdale hosts various small and medium-sized businesses alongside nonprofits and organizations that anchor the local economy. Your weekends revolve around the parks system—over 20 parks ranging from Katherine Legge Memorial's 52 wooded acres with a historic lodge to smaller neighborhood spots with ball fields, tennis courts, ice skating, and sledding hills—plus a downtown historic district that's actually walkable, with restaurants, shops, and a train station that still feels like the heart of town despite decades of development around it. The schools are the real draw here; District 181 elementary schools and Hinsdale Central High School serve a population that's 29% under 18 and 72% married-couple households, creating an intensely family-focused culture where education and youth activities dominate the calendar.
Hinsdale at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
41.7 yrs
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Foreign-Born
14.6%
Broadband Internet
97.8%
of households
Population Growth
+1.0%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics14.6% foreign-born, most often from China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan
Who lives in Hinsdale: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Hinsdale, the largest foreign-born group is from China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan (18.5%), and 5.4% of residents speak Other Indo-European at home.
Under 18
31.1%
of residents
65 and Older
16.2%
of residents
Households with Kids
48.2%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
15.4%
of households
Married Couples
74.4%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.96
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 51% above IL average
Rent, home values, and income in Hinsdale
In Hinsdale, rent runs 51% above the IL average, and home values are 300% above the IL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
39.9%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
24.3%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
103.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Homeowners
89.9%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1981
median year built
Vacant Homes
8.5%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $1,294,173 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.7 pts below IL average
Unemployment in Hinsdale and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in DuPage County, which includes Hinsdale, is 0.7 percentage points lower than the IL average.
Unemployment rate
Hinsdale: DuPage County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
DuPage County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Hinsdale is about 2% of DuPage County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Hinsdale Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI metro area
Commute31.6 min avg
How Hinsdale residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Hinsdale, most residents drive alone to work (48%), and 51% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 9 mi
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Medium hub9.4M passengers boarded in 2025
- 12 mi
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Major hub40.7M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 88% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Hinsdale runs 88% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
39.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
504.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Hinsdale Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 37 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
97.6 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
DuPage County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In DuPage County, which includes Hinsdale, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 37 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 37 | Thunderstorm Wind | $22,000 |
| 2024 | 29 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2023 | 24 | Thunderstorm Wind | $40,000 |
| 2022 | 32 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2021 | 31 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2020 | 18 | Flood | $30,000 |
| 2019 | 28 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2018 | 19 | Thunderstorm Wind | $560,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
DuPage County, county-wide
Hinsdale is about 2% of DuPage County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality42 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in DuPage County, which includes Hinsdale, is typically good — 233 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
42
Good Days
233
per year
Moderate Days
126
per year
Unhealthy Days
1
per year
DuPage County, county-wide
Hinsdale is about 2% of DuPage County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate87°F summers, 18°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Hinsdale has warm summers (avg high 87°F) and very cold winters (avg low 18°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
61°/39°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
87°/62°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
65°/43°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
36°/18°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
41.1"
Annual Snowfall
42.3"
Hot Days/Year
45
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
131
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
133
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33°F | 15°F | 2.30" |
| Feb | 37°F | 18°F | 2.00" |
| Mar | 49°F | 28°F | 2.50" |
| Apr | 62°F | 39°F | 4.14" |
| May | 73°F | 50°F | 4.98" |
| Jun | 84°F | 60°F | 4.65" |
| Jul | 90°F | 64°F | 4.10" |
| Aug | 87°F | 63°F | 4.46" |
| Sep | 80°F | 55°F | 3.45" |
| Oct | 65°F | 43°F | 3.68" |
| Nov | 50°F | 31°F | 2.73" |
| Dec | 38°F | 21°F | 2.40" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 5.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Hinsdale
Hinsdale has 1 hospital, averaging 5.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
2.0%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
5.0 / 5
Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth Hinsdale
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth La Grange
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.1 mi away · La Grange
Elmhurst Memorial Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.2 mi away · Elmhurst
Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.4 mi away · Downers Grove
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education12.4:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Hinsdale
Hinsdale's student/teacher ratio is 12.4:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 80.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
6
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
80.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Hinsdale (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 16,114 students · in-state tuition $4,680 · 26% graduate · median earnings $51,188 (10 yrs after entry)
Chamberlain University-Illinois
11.8 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 14,027 students · in-state tuition $22,243 · 75% graduate · median earnings $96,897 (10 yrs after entry)
City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College
13.1 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 4,372 students · in-state tuition $4,710 · 27% graduate · median earnings $47,007 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 3,096 students · in-state tuition $39,080 · 62% graduate · median earnings $64,661 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 3,006 students · in-state tuition $45,858 · 72% graduate · median earnings $67,398 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 2,640 students · in-state tuition $5,662 · 30% graduate · median earnings $47,728 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Pullman National Historical Park, 18 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Hinsdale
Hinsdale has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Pullman National Historical Park (18 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Pullman National Historical Park
National Historical Park
18 mi awayIndiana Dunes National Park
National Park
44 mi awayPublic Libraries in Hinsdale
Hinsdale Public Library
20 East Maple Street, Hinsdale
Cities Near Hinsdale
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Hinsdale FAQ
Is Hinsdale, Illinois affordable?⌄
Hinsdale's median rent is $1,924/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $250,000+/year. Median home value is $1,053,700.
Is Hinsdale, Illinois safe?⌄
Hinsdale's violent crime rate was 40 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 504 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Hinsdale, Illinois?⌄
DuPage County, which includes Hinsdale, has an unemployment rate of 3.9%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Hinsdale, Illinois?⌄
The cost of living in Hinsdale is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,924/month and median household income is $250,000+/year. The median home value is $1,053,700. About 40% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Hinsdale, Illinois?⌄
The average commute in Hinsdale is 32 minutes, which is longer than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from