Highwood, IL

Living in Highwood

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Bikeability 74
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Walkability 81
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Commute 53
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Public Transit 75
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Affordability 38
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Public Safety 64
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Airports 93
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Hospitals 70
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Colleges 58
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Schools 15
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Residents

5.3k Population -142 (2010–19)
35  y Median Age -1 (2010–19)
39% College-Educated +11% (2010–19)
63% Family Households -8% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black3%
Caucasian43%
Hispanic or Latino51%
Multiracial1%

Education

Less than high school18%
High school graduate28%
Some College16%
Bachelor's degree22%
Graduate degree17%

Households

Family household63%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$63k Median Household Income -$6.5k (2010–19)
86% Above Poverty -4% (2010–19)
27  mi Average Commute
89% Lived Here Last Year +2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more8%

Employers

Government4%
Private sector81%
Self-employed7%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation7%
Mgt, science, and arts37%
Sales and office20%
Service31%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van76%
Public transportation10%
Walked7%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$355k Median Home Value -$86k (2010–19)
5% Built 2000 or Later
$1.1k Median Monthly Rent +$170 (2010–19)
36% Owner-Occupied -13% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached8%
1 unit, detached38%
Multiple units20%

Year Structure Built

Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier45%

Home Value

$100K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K16%
$300K to $399K31%
$400K to $499K8%
$500K to $749K22%
$750K to $999K6%

House Heating Type

Electricity10%
LP gas<1%
Utility gas86%

Crime

Violent Crime in Highwood

United States45
Illinois50
Chicago Metro Area52
Lake County15

Property Crime in Highwood

United States48
Illinois43
Chicago Metro Area42
Lake County20

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (60%)(37%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton66%
Donald Trump27%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 22 2 11
Feb 26 2 9
Mar 36 2 5
Apr 48 3 1
May 58 4 0
Jun 68 4 0
Jul 73 4 0
Aug 71 4 0
Sep 64 3 0
Oct 51 3 0
Nov 39 3 1
Dec 27 2 9

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Highwood

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding59
Tornado10
Coastal Flooding9
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Highwood, IL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Highwood, IL

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Arlyn Day School
1 miles, E
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Colleges

Colleges near Highwood, IL

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Lake Forest College
3 miles, N
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Highwood, IL

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Airports

Airports near Highwood, IL

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