Highwood, IL
Living in Highwood
Bikeability
74
Walkability
81
Commute
53
Public Transit
75
Affordability
38
Public Safety
64
Airports
93
Hospitals
70
Colleges
58
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
15
1←Poor
Great→100
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
Arlyn Day School
1 miles, E
Montessori Connection West
2 miles, S
School of St Mary Primary Center
3 miles, W
Highland Park Montessori
3 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Highwood, IL
Lake Forest College
3 miles, N
Trinity International University-Illinois
4 miles, W
Northwestern University
13 miles, SE
Hebrew Theological College
14 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Highwood, IL
Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital
5 miles, NW
Advocate Condell Medical Center
9 miles, NW
Lake Behavioral Hospital
11 miles, N
Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
12 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Highwood, IL
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
16 miles, S
Chicago Midway International Airport
29 miles, S
General Mitchell International Airport
51 miles, N
Chicago-Rockford International Airport
66 miles, W