East Hazel Crest, Illinois

East Hazel Crest was a part of Hazel Crest when it incorporated in 1911 until the Illinois Central Railroad elevated their commuter and mainline tracks above grade, isolating the rural community from the rest of Hazel Crest. The community voted for incorporation into their own village in 1918. The village later annexed a small commercial area and residential subdivision, Bremerton Woods, that lies west of the Illinois Central Railroad where the village administration and Metra station now stand. ==Geography==

East Hazel Crest is located at (41.576384, -87.652171). According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, East Hazel Crest has a total area of , all land. Surrounding areas : Harvey : Hazel Crest South Holland : Hazel Crest Thornton : Homewood Homewood : Homewood ==Demographics==

Racial and ethnic composition 2020 census As of the 2020 census, East Hazel Crest had a population of 1,297. There were 545 households and 356 families residing in the village. The population density was . Income and poverty The median income for a household in the village was $50,583, and the median income for a family was $68,594. Males had a median income of $38,929 versus $31,902 for females. The per capita income for the village was $29,269. About 9.0% of families and 9.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.6% of those under age 18 and 11.4% of those age 65 or over. ==Government==

East Hazel Crest is in Illinois's 2nd congressional district. ==Transportation==

The Calumet station provides Metra commuter rail service along the Metra Electric District. Trains travel north to Millennium station in Chicago, and south to University Park station. Pace provides bus service on Route 356 connecting East Hazel Crest to destinations across the Southland. ==References==