At a Glance
Median Income
$238,114
$89,228 per capita
Home Value
$592,800
Zillow: $712,856
Violent Crime
23/100K
185/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
76.3%
98.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.6%
7.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Hawthorn Woods Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hawthorn Woods's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hawthorn Woods a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hawthorn Woods residents earn a median household income of $238,114 , which is 217% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $89,228. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,928 business establishments, including 645 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hawthorn Woods is $592,800 , 110% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $712,856. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1996.
Safety & Crime
Hawthorn Woods reports 23 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 94% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 185/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
76.3% of adults in Hawthorn Woods hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(126% above the national average).
98.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hawthorn Woods has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population9,145
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density1,123/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$238,114
Per Capita$89,228
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$15,983M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,060
Housing
A+
Home Value$592,800
Rent
Ownership98.0%
Zillow$712,856
Housing Units2,982
Rent Burden13.9%
Crime
F
Violent23/100K
Property185/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary23/100K
Health
Obesity27.6%
Diabetes7.5%
Smoking7.5%
Heart Disease3.9%
Premature Death5,730/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain38.5 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation857 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+76.3%
High School+98.5%
Graduate+39.0%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute39 min
Broadband98.2%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries13
Did You Know?
Hawthorn Woods was founded in 1958.
The median home in Hawthorn Woods was built in 1996.
22.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Chicago O'Hare International (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
4.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
There are 645 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.