Why Live in Hickory Hills
Hickory Hills is a small community known for its local support and proximity to nature preserves. Residents enjoy outdoor activities at Kasey Meadow Park, especially sledding on the big hill during winter. The nearby Spears Woods and Palos Trail System offer expansive wooded areas for hiking and exploration. Golf enthusiasts frequent the 18-hole course at Hickory Hills Country Club, which is popular among families. Dining options along South Robert Road include The Pit Rib House, famous for its pork chops, and Olympia Bakery for coffee and pastries. The neighborhood features a variety of home styles, including ranch, split-level, bi-level, Modern Craftsman, and Tudor, with many homes built from the mid-20th century to the early 2000s. Mature trees and shrubbery adorn front yards, and some homes have private backyard pools. The Annual Hickory Hills Street Fair in August is a community highlight with local vendors, a classic car show, live music, and drinks. Schools in the area are highly rated, with Glen Oaks Elementary School, H. H. Conrady Junior High School, and Amos Alonzo Stagg High School all receiving high marks. Commuting to Chicago is convenient, with a 21-mile drive north on Interstate 55, and Chicago Midway International Airport is 8.6 miles away. Moraine Valley Community College is just 3 miles away, and Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital is 5 miles south. While the proximity to Chicago Midway International Airport means occasional overhead noise from planes, many residents consider it background noise.
Home Trends in Hickory Hills, IL
On average, homes in Hickory Hills, IL sell after 35 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Hickory Hills, IL over the last 12 months is $346,200, up 10% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$346,200
Median Single Family Sale Price
$360,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$445,500
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$205,000
Median 1 Bedroom Sale Price
$129,600
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$269
Number of Homes for Sale
17
Last 12 months Home Sales
116
Median List Price
$349,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
10%