Illinois · Metropolitan Area
Highwood is a small city in Illinois with a population of 5,243. Residents earn $101,862 per year, which is 36% above the national average.
Based on current data, Highwood receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Highwood offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Highwood is $101,862, which is significantly higher than the national average — 36% above $75,149. This places Highwood among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 4.3%, indicating a healthy job market. 12.7% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.
The median home value in Highwood is $454,500, making it a premium housing market at 61% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,800 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Highwood is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 38 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 657 per 100,000, 66% below the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 38.1% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 79.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Highwood experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.5 inches, including 33.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 59.6% |
| 24% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 40.4% |
| 201% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $101,862 |
| 36% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $47,680 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,751 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $143,679 |
| Unemployment | 4.3% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.7% |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 19,967 |
| County GDP | $82,869M |
| Restaurants | 1,607 |
| Healthcare | 2,211 |
| Retail | 2,099 |
| Manufacturing | 811 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $13,960 |
| 299% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.07% |
| Commute Time | 31.1 min |
| Work from Home | 13.8% |
| Census Median | $454,500 |
| 61% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $461,197 |
| Median List Price | $600,000 |
| Median List Price | $600,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $284 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 101.1% |
| Price Drops | 28.6% |
| Inventory | 7 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,800 |
| 55% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,240 |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 49.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $13,960 |
| 299% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.07% |
| Obesity | 36.3% |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.5% |
| Heart Disease | 5.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.6% |
| Asthma | 9.1% |
| COPD | 5.5% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.6% |
| Depression | 18.5% |
| Mental Distress | 15.2% |
| Physical Distress | 12.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 86.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.2% |
| Premature Death | 5,610/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 98.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,211 |
| Total Violent | 37.5/100K |
| 90% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 37.5/100K |
| Total Property | 656.9/100K |
| 66% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 112.6/100K |
| Theft | 544.3/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 18.8/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 55 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 49.6°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 39.5 inches |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 33.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 687 ft (209 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 7,282/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.2060°N, 87.8129°W |
| County FIPS | 17097 |
Winner: Democrat by 20.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 38.1% |
| 13% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 79.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 7,282/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.7 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 25 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,211 |
| Restaurants | 1,607 |
| Retail Stores | 2,099 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 55 |
| Avg Commute | 31.1 min |
| Work from Home | 13.8% |