Hinsdale is an affluent Chicago suburb located in Cook County and DuPage County. The population was 17,349 at the 2000 census. The town is often referred to as the "epicenter" of the teardown phenomenon that has spread nationally, with more than 25% of its housing stock having been replaced with larger, newer homes since the mid to late 1980's (most are valued over a million dollars). It has a rolling, wooded topography, with a quaint downtown that contains upscale boutique shops and restaurants.  Hinsdale is only a 20-minute express train ride to downtown Chicago on the BNSF Railway Line. Hinsdale is also known for its excellent public school system, ranked among the best on all levels in the state of Illinois; In 2005, all its elementary schools were ranked in the top 25 in the state.

What Makes Hinsdale Unique?

• 115 retail shops - Hinsdale is home to over 115 retail shops located in downtown, Grant Square and Gateway Square. You'll find specialty shops, boutiques and antique dealers displaying a wide variety of merchandise for the discriminating shopper. Whether you're looking for artwork, fine china, jewelry or home accessories, you'll love browsing in Hinsdale’s turn-of-the-century shops where service is a tradition.
• 18 parks - With 18 parks totaling 122 acres, Hinsdale enjoys a wealth of open space for picnicking, walking, and sporting activities of all kinds. Eight parks within the village have playground equipment, as well as 16 tennis courts and a public swimming pool. Ice skating and platform tennis are available on park grounds.

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