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Harwood Heights, IL
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Harwood Heights, IL
At a Glance
How Harwood Heights Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Harwood Heights's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Harwood Heights a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Harwood Heights residents earn a median household income of $79,651 , which is 6% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,166. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 137,804 business establishments, including 12,631 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Harwood Heights is $316,400 , 12% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $369,454. Median rent is $1,166/month, with 24.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.
Safety & Crime
Harwood Heights reports 393 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 4% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,252/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
31.6% of adults in Harwood Heights hold a bachelor's degree or higher (6% below the national average). 85.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Harwood Heights has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.