Highwood, IL
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
Living In Highwood, Illinois Summary
Life in Highwood research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Highwood over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Highwood:
The population in Highwood is 5,204.
The median home value in Highwood is $369,700.
The median income in Highwood is $88,913.
The cost of living in Highwood is 127 which is 1.3x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Highwood is $1,544.
The unemployment rate in Highwood is 4.4%.
The poverty rate in Highwood is 13.6%.
Table Of Contents
Highwood SnackAbility
8.5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8.5/10
Housing
9
Affordability
4
Diversity
9
Safety
9
Amenities
8.5
Education
8
Commute
6
Highwood, IL Crime Report
9
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
173.1
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-92.55%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Highwood / 100k People |
Illinois / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 9 | 173.1 | 1,985.3 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 3 | 57.7 | 425.9 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 9.1 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 1 | 19.2 | 97.4 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 19.2 | 278.9 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 6 | 115.4 | 1,559.4 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 5 | 96.2 | 246.4 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 0 | 0.0 | 1,143.5 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 1 | 19.2 | 169.5 | 282.7 |
Highwood, IL Cost Of Living
127
Highwood's Overall Cost Of Living
Highwood's Overall Cost Of Living
1.3x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Highwood | Illinois | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 127 | 92 | 100 | |
| Services | 113 | 95 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 108 | 98 | 100 | |
| Health | 98 | 96 | 100 | |
| Housing | 169 | 81 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 114 | 105 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 94 | 90 | 100 | |
Highwood, IL Photos
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Rankings for Highwood in Illinois
Map Of Highwood, IL
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Population over time in Highwood
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,293 | -1.3% |
| 2020 | 5,361 | -0.3% |
| 2019 | 5,375 | -0.0% |
| 2018 | 5,377 | -0.3% |
| 2017 | 5,391 | -0.2% |
| 2016 | 5,400 | 0.6% |
| 2015 | 5,366 | -0.6% |
| 2014 | 5,396 | -0.8% |
| 2013 | 5,440 | -0.2% |
| 2012 | 5,452 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Highwood
| Race | Highwood | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 58.2% | 60.2% | 59.4% |
| African American | 4.3% | 13.8% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.4% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 0.7% | 2.4% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 36.3% | 17.5% | 18.4% |
Gender in Highwood
| Gender | Highwood | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.7% | 50.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 53.3% | 49.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Highwood for adults over 25
| Education | Highwood | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 9.0% | 6.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 22.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 19.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 5.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 23.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 11.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 5.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Highwood, Illinois
| Income | Highwood | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 1.8% | 5.9% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.9% | 3.5% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 12.1% | 7.4% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4.5% | 7.7% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 9.5% | 10.7% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 14.0% | 16.3% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 7.5% | 12.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 22.2% | 17.1% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 10.8% | 8.5% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 12.7% | 10.1% | 9.5% |
