At a Glance
Median Income
$101,862
$47,680 per capita
Home Value
$454,500
Zillow: $461,197
Median Rent
$1,800/mo
31.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
38/100K
657/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
38.1%
79.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
12.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.3%
11.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
260 sunny days/yr
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
3.4 / 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 4.3% (19% 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 $461,197. 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 38 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 90% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 657/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population5,243
Median Age35.9 yrs
Density7,282/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$101,862
Per Capita$47,680
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty12.7%
County GDP$82,869M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,751
Housing
A
Home Value$454,500
Rent$1,800
Ownership49.0%
Zillow$461,197
Housing Units1,989
Rent Burden31.2%
Crime
F
Violent38/100K
Property657/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault38/100K
Burglary113/100K
Health
Obesity36.3%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking11.6%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death5,610/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain39.5 in/yr
AQI43 (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.
6.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.
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