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Hinsdale, IL

Hinsdale is a village in Cook and DuPage counties in the U.S. state of Illinois and one of the wealthiest communities in Illinois. Hinsdale is a western suburb of Chicago with a population of 17,395 at the 2020 census, most of whom lived in DuPage County.

Hinsdale is located 20 miles (32 km) west of Chicago and is bordered by Western Springs to the east, Clarendon Hills and Westmont to the west, Oak Brook to the north, and Burr Ridge and Willowbrook to the south. The eastern boundary of Hinsdale is Interstate 294 and the western boundary is Route 83.

According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, Hinsdale has a total area of 4.66 square miles (12.07 km²), of which 4.62 square miles (11.97 km²) (or 99.18%) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.10 km²) (or 0.82%) is water.

As of the 2020 census, there were 17,395 people, 5,809 households, and 4,817 families residing in the village. The population density was 3,732 inhabitants per square mile (1,441/km2). There were 6,124 housing units at an average density of 1,314 per square mile (507/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 77.33% White, 1.67% African American, 0.17% Native American, 12.44% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 1.27% from other races, and 7.09% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.45% of the population.

There were 5,809 households, out of which 50.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 75.02% were married couples living together, 6.13% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.08% were non-families. 15.84% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.23% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.30 and the average family size was 2.94.

The median income for a household in the village was $206,701, and the median income for a family was $244,598. Males had a median income of $156,007 versus $56,484 for females. The per capita income for the village was $106,061. About 0.5% of families and 1.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.5% of those under age 18 and 7.0% of those age 65 or over.

Health and wellness are paramount in Hinsdale, with top-notch healthcare facilities such as UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Hinsdale catering to the community's medical needs. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs the Hinsdale Parks and Recreation Department offers. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include Energie Pilates Reformer, Orangetheory Gym, and Spark Fitness Hinsdale. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Hinsdale, such as Veeck Park and Melin Park. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

The top sites in Hinsdale, IL are  Graue Mill and Museum, Katherine Legge Memorial Park, and Fullersburg Woods Nature Education Center.

Population: 17,395 (2020). ZIP Code: 60521. Area codes: 630, 331. Elevation: 672 ft (205 m). Area: 4.66 sq mi (12.07 km²).

FAQs

Is Hinsdale, IL a nice place to live?

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. 

What are the demographics of Hinsdale, IL?

Hinsdale, IL is home to a population of 17.2k people, of which 95.3% are citizens. As of 2022, 14.7% of Hinsdale, IL residents were born outside of the country (2.52k people). In 2022, there were 5.56 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (12.9k people) in Hinsdale, IL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.32k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 634 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

What is the crime rate in Hinsdale, IL?

Hinsdale's overall rate of crime is sufficiently low that NeighborhoodScout's analysis shows the village to be one of the safest in the nation among cities and towns of all sizes, although not one of the very lowest in Illinois (12% of the state's communities have a lower crime rate). Overall a very safe village, Hinsdale's crime rate is just 2 per 1,000 people, which means that a person's chance of becoming a victim in Hinsdale is one in 507.

Sources

Wikipedia

Village of Hinsdale

UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Hinsdale 

Hinsdale Parks and Recreation Department 

Energie Pilates Reformer

Orangetheory Gym 

Spark Fitness Hinsdale

Veeck Park 

Melin Park

Graue Mill and Museum

Katherine Legge Memorial Park

Fullersburg Woods Nature Education Center

Niche

Data USA

Neighborhoodscout

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