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Hickory Hills

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  • B+
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb of Chicago, IL
  • 28 reviews
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A
    2. Crime & Safety
      C+
    3. Housing
      B-
    4. Nightlife
      B+
    5. Good for Families
      A-
    6. Diversity
      B+
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      B-
    10. Health & Fitness
      A-
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A-
    12. Commute
      B-
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    Hickory Hills is a suburb of Chicago with a population of 13,852. Hickory Hills is in Cook County. Living in Hickory Hills offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Hickory Hills there are a lot of coffee shops and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Hickory Hills and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Hickory Hills are highly rated.
    About Hickory Hills...
    Population
    13,852

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $215,600
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $927
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      28%
    • Own
      72%
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    Hickory Hills Rankings

    Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.

    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      64.6
      282.7
    • Murder
      7.2
      6.1
    • Rape
      14.4
      40.7
    • Robbery
      28.7
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      143.5
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,126.7
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      86.1
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      14%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      14%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      16%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      7%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      17%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      32%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      32%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      11%
      13%

    Working in Hickory Hills

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $63,865
    National
    $55,322
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    Hickory Hills Reviews

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    I have lived in Hickory Hills my whole life. This town though very small has some hidden places to go and see. There are many little forests around and parks. Lots of neighborhoods and houses, but along Roberts Road there are many different shops and places. If i would change anything about Hickory Hills it would be Roberts Road. The road is very bumpy and unflattering to drive on at some points. The parks are well kept and clean. Kasey Meadows just got upgraded with all new equipment and a paved walkway around the whole park. The public school system is really good and also very up kept. Overall I would rate Hickory Hills a very good town to live in.
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    Hickory Hills is a quite small town. If you are looking to have some fun, you are going to have to drive out and go to a different town. There are a lot of restaurants, with some being really good or some being really bad. The town is mainly made up of houses, apartments, restaurants, gas stations, parks, and churches. Its an average place to live but I would rather live somewhere else where there is more action. As in action, I mean community involvement. You really don't see that many people walking about and having fun. I would rather live in an urban area.
    I’ve grown up in hickory hills and I’ve always loved it. The people are great and I feel safe in this neighborhood. It is also conveniently located near almost everything. It’s only 20 minutes to downtown, so it’s not too far from the city.