The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 60521 sells for about $1,727,000, or $435 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.5% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 48 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,955 a month.
ZIP 60521 — Hinsdale
The Hinsdale housing market remains highly competitive, characterized by high median home values and low inventory. Demand is driven by the village's reputation for top-tier schools and proximity to Chicago, keeping prices stable despite broader economic fluctuations.
This ZIP is ideal for affluent families seeking top-tier public schools, professionals commuting to Chicago via Metra, and downsizers looking for luxury condominiums in a historic, walkable village setting.
Median prices moved up 2.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 48 days on market with 3.9 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.1% · poverty 2.9% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Built from 52 recorded sales in the last 24 months against HUD 3-bedroom fair market rents. The location premium is the part of the price that rent, income, education, employment, vacancy, price trend, hazard, lending and flood risk don't explain. It usually reflects amenities, schools and scarcity. It's area context and does not change this ZIP's home value estimates.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 60521, Illinois
Hinsdale consistently reports very low crime rates, significantly lower than both the Illinois and national averages, making it one of the safest communities in the Chicago metropolitan area.
The area is served by highly-rated public schools, including Hinsdale Central High School, which is frequently recognized for academic excellence and high college-readiness scores.
The village faces standard Midwestern climate risks, including occasional severe thunderstorms and winter weather; flood risk is localized to specific low-lying areas near regional creeks.
Hinsdale maintains a stable, affluent economic base with limited new large-scale commercial development, focusing instead on high-end residential infill and historic preservation.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Illinois) — Property Tax Assessment (Fair Cash Value): Property is assessed at 33 1/3% of its fair cash value. The tax bill is calculated by multiplying the equalized assessed value (EAV) by the aggregate tax rate of the local taxing districts.
Residents benefit from excellent access to the Chicago Loop via the BNSF Railway Metra line, with a typical commute time of approximately 30-40 minutes by train.
The village features extensive parkland, including Katherine Legge Memorial Park, and is known for its historic downtown shopping district, boutique dining, and proximity to regional forest preserves.
The rental market is limited in depth, consisting primarily of luxury apartments and single-family home rentals, with low vacancy pressure due to the village's high desirability.
The local economy is supported by a mix of professional services, healthcare, and proximity to the major corporate corridors of the western Chicago suburbs.
The village is well-connected by the BNSF Metra line and proximity to I-294 and I-55, facilitating regional travel.
Development is strictly managed through village zoning to maintain the historic character, with focus on high-quality residential infill.
The DuPage County Assessor manages assessments with a focus on market-value parity, though the village's high-end nature often leads to complex valuation appeals.
Parcels are subject to various taxing bodies including Hinsdale High School District 86, Elementary District 181, and the DuPage County Forest Preserve District.
Property insurance premiums are stable but reflect the high replacement costs of luxury residential structures in the area.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 60521 profile.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Navy Pier4.617.9 mi
- Bengtson's Pumpkin Farm and Fall Fest4.512.6 mi
- Museum of Illusions Chicago4.616.6 mi
- Dave & Buster's Rosemont4.312.7 mi
- Sloomoo Institute - Chicago4.516.5 mi
- Navy Pier4.617.9 mi
- Wrigley Field4.817.5 mi
- United Center4.714.3 mi
- Soldier Field4.516.7 mi
- McCormick Place4.516.6 mi
- Brookfield Zoo Chicago4.65.4 mi
- The Morton Arboretum4.87.4 mi
- Garfield Park Conservatory4.812.5 mi
- Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve4.75.5 mi
- Cinemark Seven Bridges and IMAX4.47.6 mi
- Navy Pier4.617.9 mi
- Shedd Aquarium4.516.9 mi
- The Art Institute of Chicago4.816.8 mi
- Field Museum4.716.7 mi
- Griffin Museum of Science and Industry4.717.8 mi
- The Morton Arboretum4.87.4 mi
- Garfield Park Conservatory4.812.5 mi
- Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve4.75.5 mi
- Cantigny Park4.812.4 mi
- Swallow Cliff Stairs4.88.7 mi
- White Pines Golf Club4.110.1 mi
- Arrowhead Golf Club4.510.8 mi
- Cantigny Golf4.712.2 mi
- The Preserve at Oak Meadows4.410.6 mi
- Ruffled Feathers Golf Club4.19.6 mi
- Fashion Outlets of Chicago4.412.7 mi
- Oakbrook Center4.63.8 mi
- Chicago Ridge Mall4.29.4 mi
- North Riverside Park Mall4.27 mi
- Harlem Irving Plaza4.412.6 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A 52-acre park featuring walking trails, tennis courts, and a historic lodge.
A historic, walkable district with high-end boutiques and fine dining.
Features baseball fields, ice skating in winter, and community event space.
Key-figure check: median price diverges 17.5% from the nearest retained anchor (prior refresh cycle) — beyond the 12.5% tolerance; an automated validation case is open and the value publishes pending its verdict. Validation: the flagged $1,424,900 (-17.5% vs the prior refresh cycle) could not be independently corroborated and was reverted to the prior cycle value pending review; the case is under review in the Command Center.