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Hinsdale

#3 in Best Places to Raise a Family in DuPage County
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb in Illinois
  • 37 reviews
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      B-
    3. Housing
      B
    4. Nightlife
      A-
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      B
    7. Jobs
      A-
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      C
    10. Health & Fitness
      A+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B+
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    Hinsdale is a suburb of Chicago with a population of 17,705. Hinsdale is in DuPage County and is one of the best places to live in Illinois. Living in Hinsdale offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Hinsdale there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Residents of Hinsdale tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Hinsdale are highly rated.
    About Hinsdale...
    Population
    17,705

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $875,900
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,773
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      15%
    • Own
      85%
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    Hinsdale 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
    B-
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      5.6
      282.7
    • Murder
      5.6
      6.1
    • Rape
      16.9
      40.7
    • Robbery
      5.6
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      123.8
      500.1
    • Theft
      472.8
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      67.5
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      14%
    • 10-17 years
      18%
    • 18-24 years
      7%
    • 25-34 years
      5%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      17%
    • 55-64 years
      14%
    • 65+ years
      14%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      42%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      37%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      12%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      7%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      2%
      13%

    Working in Hinsdale

    Jobs
    A-
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $171,453
    National
    $55,322
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    Hinsdale Reviews

    37 reviews
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    Great community. Everyone lives their days with enthusiasm, and crime rates are extremely low. Overall a great community!
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    I have lived in the Hinsdale/Burr Ridge area for over 10 years. I attended school in District 181 and went to Hinsdale Central. I will say a few things. If your family is making approximately $200k or less, don't move here. You won't be able to live comfortably at all. Hinsdale Central isn't worth dropping 700k+ on a house over. If your annual income is less than $200k live somewhere more affordable with good schools like Buffalo Grove. If you are a minority, especially African American and/or Latino, things will be difficult. There are a lot of entitled racists in Hinsdale. If you are more liberal, keep in mind that Hinsdale is very republican. If you like nice roads, Hinsdale honestly sucks when it comes to nice roads. There are always closed roads. The education is good. However, I think mental health is a big issue in this area with teenagers. The town is very safe, the library is nice, and there are lots of parks for children to play in.
    Hinsdale is a charming quaint town. The town is great for raising a family! The area has excellent schools from pre-k to high school. There's many good restaurants, in downtown hinsdale. I recommend Nabuki... some of the best sushi in the Chicagoland area! The town is overall safe, clean, and a great place to live!