Hickory Hills

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Hickory Hills, IL

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Suburban and urban amenities abound near Downtown Chicago

Suburban Family-Friendly Convenient Quiet Picturesque Scenic Lush Commuter

Located about 15 miles southwest of Chicago’s Loop, Hickory Hills is a tranquil suburb that sits between I-294 and vast wooded areas. While Hickory Hills is primarily residential, a slew of shopping centers, restaurants, supermarkets, and convenience stores line U.S. 20 offering modern necessities within close proximity to one another.

Outdoor recreational opportunities abound in Hickory Hills, with numerous parks and athletic fields in town and convenient access to an array of golf courses and country clubs. Hickory Hills residents have plenty of shopping options at nearby Chicago Ridge Mall, Ford City Mall, and Orland Square. Major attractions like Toyota Park Stadium and Brookfield Zoo are just minutes from Hickory Hills as well. Commuting and traveling from Hickory Hills is easy with access to I-294, I-55, Chicago Midway Airport, and Metra rail stations in neighboring Willow Springs and Chicago Ridge.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Hickory Hills, IL is $758 for a studio, $898 for one bedroom, and $1,015 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Hickory Hills has increased by 7.5% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$898/month
445 Sq Ft
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Transportation

65

Somewhat Walkable

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You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

1

Minimal Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

43

Somewhat Bikeable

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You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Glen Oaks Elementary School

Public

Grades 2-5

692 Students

10
out of 10

Dorn Primary Center

Public

Grades PK-1

427 Students

Rating Unavailable

H H Conrady Jr High School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,113 Students

10
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Buffalo Woods
  • Cranberry Slough Nature Preserve
  • Country Lane Woods
  • Crooked Creek Woods
  • Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center

Airports

  • Chicago Midway International
  • Chicago O'Hare International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.