Hinsdale, IL·D86
Homes in the
Hinsdale Central district.
Hinsdale: a historic, walkable village with top schools and a quick Metra ride to downtown Chicago.
- Homes for sale
- 118
- Typical list
- $1,324,950
- Most expensive
- $6,700,000
- Most affordable
- $164,500
3305 York Road →
501 Carlysle Drive →
Red Devils · Red & White · 2,436 students · West Suburban Conference
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Market snapshot
The Hinsdale Central area, by the numbers
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Homes for sale now
200
Typical list price
$1,382,000
Avg time on market
20 days
Sold in the last year
461
Typical sale price · last 90 days
$1,130,000
What it's like to live here
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The area, not just the school
Living in Hinsdale means settling into one of Chicagoland's most established and sought-after villages, a leafy DuPage County community about 17 miles west of the Loop where tree-lined streets, generous lots, and a beautifully preserved downtown set the tone. The walkable village center is a National Register Historic District, full of locally owned restaurants, boutiques, and cafes clustered around the Metra station, so a morning coffee and an evening downtown stroll are part of everyday life here. Architecturally, Hinsdale is a collector's town: stately older homes, custom new builds, and everything in between, which keeps the housing market dynamic and the curb appeal high.
Commuters love how easy Chicago is to reach. Metra's BNSF Line stops right in town, with the downtown Hinsdale station roughly 17 miles from Union Station and additional stops at Highlands and West Hinsdale, and the Tri-State Tollway (I-294) along the eastern edge puts O'Hare, Midway, and the wider suburbs within an easy drive. Families are drawn by the parks and green space woven through the village, from Burns Field and Robbins Park to the wooded 52-acre Katherine Legge Memorial Park and the community pool, plus the highly regarded local schools.
Add it all up and Hinsdale delivers a rare blend: small-town charm and historic character, big-city access, and a premium, blue-chip address that has long ranked among the wealthiest and most stable suburbs in Illinois.
🚆Metra to the Loop
Three BNSF Metra stations serve Hinsdale, the downtown one about 17 miles from Union Station.
🏛️Historic downtown
The village center is a National Register Historic District lined with shops and the train station.
🎓Blue Ribbon school
Hinsdale Central was named a National Blue Ribbon School in 2021.
🏆Athletic powerhouse
Red Devils athletes set an IHSA record with 10 state titles in 2014-2015.
🌳Parks and green space
Includes the wooded 52-acre Katherine Legge Memorial Park plus Burns Field and Robbins Park.
💰Premium address
Hinsdale consistently ranks among the wealthiest suburbs in Illinois.
The school
About Hinsdale Central High School
Hinsdale Central traces its roots to 1879, when a single high-school classroom was added to the village's South Side elementary school, and the first class of four students graduated in 1883. In 1911 the district reorganized and the school was named Hinsdale Township High School. After a site at 55th and Grant Streets was acquired in the 1930s, Depression and World War II delays pushed construction back, and the current building was dedicated in 1950. When Hinsdale South opened in 1965, the word Central was added to the name. A $140 million referendum approved in 2019 funded major renovations completed in 2021 and 2022, including the Don Watson Aquatic Center and a new Student Commons.
Hinsdale Central is one of two comprehensive high schools in District 86 and was named a National Blue Ribbon School in 2021. More than 99% of students complete high school, and 96% of the class of 2024 were college bound. The school offers a deep slate of Advanced Placement courses across every department: in 2024, 1,043 students sat 2,660 AP examinations, with 91.7% of students earning a 3 or higher on at least one test. The class of 2024 posted an average ACT composite of 27.7, and Hinsdale Central is consistently ranked among the top public high schools in Illinois.
Hinsdale Central competes in the West Suburban Conference and fields 31 athletic teams. Its athletes have captured more than 121 state championships and over 246 state trophies, and in the 2014-2015 school year the Red Devils set an IHSA record with ten state titles in a single year. The program is anchored by powerhouse boys swimming, tennis, and golf, with a fierce football rivalry against Lyons Township.
- District
- D86
- Founded
- 1879
- Principal
- William Walsh
- Conference
- West Suburban Conference
- Address
- 5500 South Grant Street, Hinsdale, IL 60521
Trophy case
- 🏆 Boys Cross Country Class 3A · 2015
- 🏆 Boys Golf Class 3A · 2017
- 🏆 Boys Golf Class 3A · 2018
- 🏆 Boys Soccer Class 3A · 2015
- 🏆 Boys Swimming & Diving · 2023
- 🏆 Boys Swimming & Diving · 2024
- 🏆 Boys Tennis Class 2A · 2023
- 🏆 Boys Tennis Class 2A · 2024
Notable alumni
- John Kinsella. Olympic swimmer and gold medalist at the 1972 Munich Olympics.
- Bill Veeck. Hall of Fame Major League Baseball owner and executive.
- Tomi Adeyemi. Bestselling author of the Children of Blood and Bone fantasy series.
- Bob Dudley. Former group chief executive of energy company BP.
- Mary-Dell Chilton. Plant biotechnology pioneer and National Medal of Technology recipient.
Facts on this page sourced from Wikipedia and the District D86 website. Last verified 2026-06-24.
Listings filtered by the school the MRED listing agent assigned. Roughly 7 in 10 active listings have this field populated; the remaining listings will surface once the school-district boundary pipeline ships. School assignment is not a guarantee. Always verify with the district before writing an offer.
The questions buyers actually ask
Hinsdale Central FAQ
The questions I get most from buyers shopping the Hinsdale Central district. If yours isn't here, text 224-385-8779, same-day reply.
- What high school district serves Hinsdale Central?
- Hinsdale Central is part of Hinsdale Township High School District 86, which operates two comprehensive high schools, Hinsdale Central and Hinsdale South.
- Which communities feed into Hinsdale Central?
- The Central campus draws students from the village of Hinsdale and the majority of Clarendon Hills and Oak Brook, plus small parts of Burr Ridge, Darien, Willowbrook, and Westmont. Boundary lines can shift, so always confirm with the district before you make an offer based on schools.
- How big is Hinsdale Central High School?
- Enrollment is roughly 2,400 to 2,475 students in grades 9 through 12, making it the larger of District 86's two high schools.
- How strong are the academics at Hinsdale Central?
- Hinsdale Central was named a 2021 National Blue Ribbon School, more than 99% of students graduate, and in 2024 over 1,000 students sat 2,660 AP exams with 91.7% scoring a 3 or higher on at least one test.
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This representation is based in whole or in part on data supplied by Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC for the period June 25, 2025 through June 25, 2026. Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC does not guarantee nor is it in any way responsible for its accuracy. Data maintained by Midwest Real Estate Data LLC may not reflect all real estate activity in the market.