At a Glance
Median Income
$101,862
$47,680 per capita
Home Value
$454,500
Zillow: $500,241
Median Rent
$1,800/mo
31.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
93/100K
557/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
38.1%
79.5% high school+
Unemployment
6.0%
12.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.3%
11.6% smoking rate
How Highwood Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Highwood's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Highwood a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Highwood residents earn a median household income of $101,862 , which is 36% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $47,680. The unemployment rate stands at 6.0% (67% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 19,967 business establishments, including 1,607 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Highwood is $454,500 , 61% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $500,241. Median rent is $1,800/month, with 31.2% 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 1959.
Safety & Crime
Highwood reports 93 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 76% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 557/100K.
Education
38.1% of adults in Highwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(13% above the national average).
79.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Highwood has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population5,243
Median Age35.9 yrs
Density7,282/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born23.3%
Veterans4.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$101,862
Per Capita$47,680
Unemployment6.0%
Poverty12.7%
County GDP$82,869M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,751
Housing
A
Home Value$454,500
Rent$1,800
Ownership49.0%
Zillow$500,241
Housing Units1,989
Rent Burden31.2%
Crime
F
Violent93/100K
Property557/100K
Health
Obesity36.3%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking11.6%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death5,610/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain32.3 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation687 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+38.1%
High School+79.5%
Graduate+19.0%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 60%
Commute31 min
Broadband96.4%
Internet Speed127 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries25
Did You Know?
Highwood was founded in 1887.
The median home in Highwood was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Chicago O'Hare International (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.479 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.0% of the population has a disability.
23.3% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 127 Mbps.
There are 1,607 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 55 fatal vehicle crashes.