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Hillside, IL

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Population
8,140
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
657 ft
Median Home Value
$246,800
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,320/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$72,320
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in IllinoisPopulation rankingHighest population places in IllinoisNearest larger communityElmhurst, Illinois3.0 miles away · 46,111 residents.

About Hillside

Hillside is a village in Cook County, Illinois, situated as a western suburb of Chicago. Settled by German Lutheran immigrants in the 1840s near Wolf Road, the community of approximately 8,084 is home to Proviso West High School and the Commercial Light Company. Public education is shared among several local school districts.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingSuburban FitA+100.0rating

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