Hazel Crest, Illinois

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Hazel Crest, Illinois


Location within Chicagoland.	The Chicagoland tristate area.

Incorporated

Village in 1911.

County, State

Cook County, Illinois

Township

Bremen Township

Government

Council-manager

Mayor

Dr. Robert B. Donaldson

Population (2000)

14,816 (up 11.11% from 1990)

Pop. density

1,692.5/km² (4,381.5/mi²)

Zip code(s)

60429

Area code

708

Land Area

8.8 km² (3.4 mi²)

Lat. / long.

41°34.23′N 87°41.9′W

Income

Per capita: $19,908
Household: $50,576

Home value

Mean: $113,545 (2000)
Median: $97,200

Website

www.villageofhazelcrest.com

**Demographics** (Full data)
White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	Islander	Native	Other
19.47%	76.32%	3.33%	0.93%	0.02%	0.12%	1.48%

Hazel Crest is a village in Cook County, Illinois, United States. The population was 14,816 at the 2000 census.

1 Geography
2 Demographics
3 Governing Structure
4 Transportation
5 Education
6 Housing
7 Hospitals
8 External links

[edit] Geography

Hazel Crest is located at 41°34′23″N, 87°41′9″W (41.573084, -87.685870)^GR1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 8.8 km² (3.4 mi²). 8.8 km² (3.4 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.04 mi²) of it (0.59%) is water.

[edit] Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 14,816 people, 5,067 households, and 3,729 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,692.5/km² (4,381.5/mi²). There were 5,303 housing units at an average density of 605.8/km² (1,568.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the village was 19.47% White, 76.32% African American, 0.12% Native American, 0.93% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 1.48% from other races, and 1.65% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.33% of the population.

There were 5,067 households out of which 38.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.2% were married couples living together, 22.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.4% were non-families. 22.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.89 and the average family size was 3.39.

In the village the population was spread out with 30.3% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 27.9% from 25 to 44, 23.0% from 45 to 64, and 10.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 84.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 79.3 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $50,576, and the median income for a family was $54,049. Males had a median income of $40,482 versus $33,243 for females. The per capita income for the village was $19,908. About 5.9% of families and 8.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.7% of those under age 18 and 9.8% of those age 65 or over.

[edit] Governing Structure

As of January, 2006, the Village Board is comprised of the following:

Mayor: Dr. Robert "Bob" Donaldson

Clerk: Dr. Florine Robinson

Trustees At-Large:

Dr. Jane P. Brown, Mayor Pro Tempore
Elizabeth Wakefield-Waldren
Lee Fantroy
Eric Leaner
Vernard Alsberry
Susan Pate

Robert L. Palmer serves as Village Manager

[edit] Transportation

Several modes of transportation serve the Village of Hazel Crest.

To the east, in Hazel Crest Proper, are portions of the Canadian National/Illinois Central intermodal facility. Along on the train tracks, is the Metra Electric Line. The Hazel Crest station moves commuters either north to downtown Chicago at the Randolph Street Station or south to University Park, the last stop on the line.

Hazel Crest serves as the locale of where Interstate 80 merges with the Tri-State Tollway (Interstate 294).

The village also has an extensive array of state highways. The intersection of 175th Street and Kedzie Aveneue is located the center of the village forming a +. Also, 167th Street intersects with Kedzie on the North side of the village forming another +, all are divided four lane highways.

[edit] Education

Hazel Crest is served by three elementary school districts which include, Prairie-Hills Elementary School District 144, Hazel Crest Elementary School District 152.5, and Flossmoor Elementary School District 161. Four high school districts service the village, Thornton Township High School District 205, Rich Township High School District 227, Homewood-Flossmoor Community High School District 233, and Bremen Community High School District 228.

School District 144 operates Mae Jemison, Highlands, and Chateaux Elementery Schools in Hazel Crest and six others in surrounding areas. School District 152.5 operates Woodland Elementary School in Hazel Crest and two others in surrounding communities. School District 161 operates five elementary schools outside that serve the village.

There are no high schools in Hazel Crest. High School District 205 operates three high schools; Thornton Township High School, Thornwood High School (which some village residents attend), and Thornridge High School. High School District 227 operates three high schools also; Rich Central High School, Rich East High School, Rich South High School, and a special education campus. High School District 228 operates four high schools; Hillcrest High School, a combination of names (Country Club Hills and Hazel Crest) in neighboring Country Club Hills (where the majority of Hazel Crest high school students attend), Bremen High School, Oak Forest High School, and Tinley Park High School.

Hazel Crest sits in two community college districts, South Suburban College in South Holland and Prairie State College in Chicago Heights.

[edit] Housing

There are a number of subdivisions in Hazel Crest, but there are only six people really identify with, Hazel Crest Proper, Chateaux/Versailles, Pottawatomie Hills/Twin Creeks, Highlands, Dynasty Lakes, and Stonebridge.

There are many condominiums in Hazel Crest. English Valley, Stonebridge, Gingko, Ironwood, and Water's Edge Condominums range from $34,000 to $128,000 in pricing.

Housing prices range anywhere from $30,000 to $450,000.

[edit] Hospitals

Hazel Crest is home to Advocate South Suburban Hospital. This hospital was once located at 171st Street and Dixie Highway in Hazel Crest Proper in 1946 and was known as Hazel Crest General Hospital. Advocate South Suburban Hospital is undergoing a $20 million expansion project as of 2005.