Apartments for rent in Hazel Crest, IL

Hazel Crest is a town in Illinois with slightly more than 14,000 residents. The city's population, with an average age of just over 39, ranks around the middle compared to other cities in the state, which has an average age of 38. Renters tend to be in the minority in Hazel Crest, and 65% of residents own their homes. Relatively high rent costs could be playing a role, as the average rent of $1,440/month is substantially higher than the state average of $1,052.

Among residents over the age of 25 in Hazel Crest, 19% have a Bachelor's, Master's, Professional, or Doctoral degree. Many Hazel Crest residents work in one of three industries: healthcare, warehousing, and retail. Together, these industries account for 21% of the labor force in the city. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, many workers in these industries are in sales, as 7% of the city's population reports this as their field of work, the highest number of any career path. Hazel Crest workers bring in an average annual income of just over $65,000, less than their peers elsewhere in the state. Hazel Crest's average income also trails the national average of $73,345.

Averaging about 37 minutes, the commute time for Hazel Crest residents is slower than the Illinois average of about 32 minutes. Driving is the most common means of commuting to work, opted for by 34% of residents, while public transportation is used by only 3% of the city. A small percentage of residents walk to work.