Highwood, IL Community

4 discussions from residents and visitors

Axel Peterson Mar 25, 2026

Working in Highwood -salaries realistic?

I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Property taxes are high but you get good services.

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columbus_aiden Oct 19, 2025

Career opportunities in Highwood, IL

Longtime lurker here, I'm a college student here and You can expect to pay around $1,800 for rent here. Crime rate is something to consider -Highwood sits at 37.5 per 100K. With a population of 5,243, Highwood is a small town. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, which is about average. It's not perfect, ...

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columbus_aiden May 28, 2025

Best neighborhoods in Highwood

Curious what people think. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. What do you all think?

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Axel Peterson May 20, 2025

Freelancing from Highwood -experience?

Median household income is $101,862, which feels pretty solid for the area. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The suburbs are where most families end up. Worth the trade-offs? Any help is appreciated. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Downtown has improved a lot ...

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