Hazel Crest, IL

This village of 12,908 residents needs 39 more housing units over the next five years. Hazel Crest is part of the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning.

Housing snapshot

Population
12,908 (2026)
Households
4,705
Median household income
$73,630 (2026)
Typical home value
$187,092
Owner-occupied
66%
Five-year housing need
39 units

Comparison to other Illinois municipalities

Hazel Crest: $73,630 Median income (2026 estimate)
<$26K >$180K
Hazel Crest: 0.99 jobs to household ratio
<0.06 >2.32
Hazel Crest: No permit data
<0% >5.1%
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How affordable is this community?

At $187,092, typical home prices in Hazel Crest, IL are close to the Illinois average of $175,449. Hazel Crest, IL's median household income of $73,630 comfortably exceeds what is needed to afford the typical home, making this a relatively affordable market.

This chart tracks whether housing prices are keeping pace with local incomes. The gap between what homes cost and what households can afford reveals affordability trends over time.

How is the population changing?

Hazel Crest, IL has a population of roughly 13,792, though it has been declining at 0.5% per year.

Population growth patterns reveal how communities are evolving. This chart shows historical population changes by age group and projects future trends based on demographic patterns.

How has employment changed over time?

Jobs by industry sector since 2012. Switch between local jobs — counted where the jobs are located — and resident jobs, counted where the workers live. On the local view the most recent year is a nowcast: it grows the latest local LODES job mix forward using recent county employment growth from QCEW and the BLS local employment series, so the newest point tracks today's economy instead of data that is roughly two years old.

How are households changing by income?

Hazel Crest, IL has roughly 4,705 households, though population has been declining at 0.5% per year.

Understanding how households at different income levels are growing or declining helps identify which groups face the greatest housing pressure and where new housing is most needed.

Who lives here today?

The housing stock in Hazel Crest, IL is heavily oriented toward detached single-family, which makes up 77% of units. Homeownership is the norm in Hazel Crest, IL, with 66% of units owner-occupied.

Households may have different structure type preferences depending on characteristics such as household size, income, employment, presence of children, age of individuals, and lifestyle choices. Understanding the housing stock in corresponding terms helps assess how well existing units align with existing households' ideals.

What does the housing stock look like?

The mix of housing types and ownership patterns shapes a community's character. This chart breaks down housing units by structure type and whether they're owner-occupied or rented.

How much new housing supply is needed?

To keep up with growth and fill current housing shortages, Hazel Crest, IL needs 39 new units over the next 5 years.

39
Units to address shortages in existing housing stock
Production needs to address vacancy rates and other factors.
39
Replacement housing
Effective annual loss rate is 1.4 per 1,000 units.
39
Total 5-year housing production need (2026-2031)
8
Annual production pace
Average units needed per year to meet 5-year need
0.7%
Total housing unit growth
Percent increase in housing stock over 5 years
0.1%
Annual housing unit growth
Average percent increase in housing stock per year

How does this place compare to similar communities?