The Town FilesSleepy Hollow, Illinois
Village in Kane County · population 3,214 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $382,800
- Household income
- $149,813
- Jan low / Jul high
- 14° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 32 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 20
- Median age
- 52.3
Sleepy Hollow is a village of 3,214 people in Kane County, Illinois. The median home is worth $382,800, above the typical Illinois town ($156,600). It ranks better for young professionals than 98% of Illinois towns, more upscale than 89% of Illinois towns, more of a college town than 88% of Illinois towns.
How Sleepy Hollow ranks
Percentile among Illinois towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Illinois towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Sleepy Hollow is worth $382,800, above the typical Illinois town ($156,600). Homes cost about 2.6 times the median household income of $149,813, which is more affordable than 35% of Illinois towns. Median rent is $1,363 a month. 93.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Sleepy Hollow | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $382,800 | $156,600 |
| Median rent | $1,363 | $960 |
| Median household income | $149,813 | $72,500 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.6× | 2.2× |
| Homeownership | 93.2% | 76.6% |
| Median year built | 1979 | 1967 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Sleepy Hollow
| People | Sleepy Hollow | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52.3 | 40.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 22.4% | 18.7% |
| Under 18 | 13.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 47.2% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.7% | 9.9% |
| Veterans | 3.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 10.8% | — |
| Work from home | 15.4% | 8.9% |
| Average commute | 34.3 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.9% | 90.4% |
Weather in Sleepy Hollow
July highs average 84.1°F and January lows 14.1°F. About 39.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 32.1 inches of snow (typical Illinois town: 24.2 in). Expect about 15 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 139 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
20 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Sleepy Hollow since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Illinois town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 21, 1967 about 4.7 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 7 deaths and 175 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 24, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 122 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on July 20, 2013.
Severe weather in Kane County since 1996
Kane County has been included in 16 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4489: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3435: Covid-19 |
| May 10, 2013 | Flood | DR-4116: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| March 17, 2011 | Snowstorm | DR-1960: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| October 3, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1800: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Kane County
Kane County had 213,795 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $62,791 a year. Unemployment was 5.1% in 2023; in Sleepy Hollow itself the ACS puts it at 5.1%.
Public schools in Sleepy Hollow
1 public school with 413 students, about 14.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleepy Hollow Elem School | K-5 | 413 | 14.8 |
Towns near Sleepy Hollow
- West Dundee, IL1.4 mi · 7,686 people · home $360,800
- Carpentersville, IL2.5 mi · 37,983 people · home $234,100
- Gilberts, IL3.3 mi · 8,366 people · home $347,300
- East Dundee, IL3.4 mi · 3,152 people · home $300,000
- Elgin, IL3.6 mi · 114,797 people · home $273,000
- Algonquin, IL4.8 mi · 29,700 people · home $351,000
- Pingree Grove, IL6.1 mi · 10,365 people · home $320,800
- Lake in the Hills, IL6.2 mi · 28,982 people · home $321,900
Sleepy Hollow questions
Is Sleepy Hollow, Illinois a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Sleepy Hollow scores better for retirees than 72% of Illinois towns and quieter than 33%. 22.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 52.3).
How much does a house cost in Sleepy Hollow?
The median owner-occupied home in Sleepy Hollow is valued at $382,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $149,813, so homes cost about 2.6 times income. Median rent is $1,363 a month.
What is the weather like in Sleepy Hollow?
July highs average 84.1°F and January lows 14.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 39.9 inches of precipitation a year and 32.1 inches of snow.
Does Sleepy Hollow get tornadoes?
20 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Sleepy Hollow since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 21, 1967. The typical Illinois town has had 27.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)