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Crime in Harwood Heights summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Harwood Heights. Key points include:
There were 119 total crimes in Harwood Heights in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Harwood Heights is 1,399.3 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Harwood Heights is 117.6 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Harwood Heights is 1,281.7 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Harwood Heights is -33.97% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Harwood Heights Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Harwood Heights / 100k People |
Illinois / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 119 | 1,399.3 | 2,004.4 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 10 | 117.6 | 289.2 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 3 | 35.3 | 90.2 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 4 | 47.0 | 146.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 109 | 1,281.7 | 1,715.2 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 37 | 435.1 | 290.5 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 69 | 811.4 | 1,134.4 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 3 | 35.3 | 290.4 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Harwood Heights summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Harwood Heights. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Illinois. Key points include:
The cost of living in Harwood Heights is 110 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Harwood Heights is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Harwood Heights is $377,396.
The median income in Harwood Heights is $81,086.
Harwood Heights's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Harwood Heights Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Harwood Heights | Illinois | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 110 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 100 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 100 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 141 | 96 | 100 |
| Housing | 103 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 98 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 102 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Harwood Heights, IL Weather
The average high in Harwood Heights is 59.1° and the average low is 42.0°.
There are 72.6 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 38.2 inches of precipitation each year with 34.2 inches of snow.
| Stat | Harwood Heights |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 59.1 |
| Average Annual Low | 42.0 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 72.6 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 38.2 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 34.2 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Harwood Heights Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Harwood Heights
The current population in Harwood Heights is 8,821. The population has increased 4.2% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8,821 | -0.3% |
| 2023 | 8,851 | -1.0% |
| 2022 | 8,942 | -0.4% |
| 2021 | 8,978 | 7.0% |
| 2020 | 8,393 | -1.1% |
| 2019 | 8,487 | -0.8% |
| 2018 | 8,552 | -0.6% |
| 2017 | 8,604 | -0.3% |
| 2016 | 8,628 | -0.2% |
| 2015 | 8,649 | -0.1% |
| 2014 | 8,656 | 0.4% |
| 2013 | 8,624 | 0.6% |
| 2012 | 8,573 | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 8,519 | 0.7% |
| 2010 | 8,462 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Harwood Heights
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Harwood Heights is:
67.3% White with 5,940 White residents.
0.5% African American with 45 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
10.3% Asian with 912 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
3.3% Two Or More with 290 Two Or More residents.
18.5% Hispanic with 1,634 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Harwood Heights | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 67.3% | 58.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.5% | 13.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 10.3% | 5.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.3% | 3.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 18.5% | 18.8% | 19.3% |
Gender in Harwood Heights
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Harwood Heights is 50.3% female with 4,434 female residents.
Harwood Heights is 49.7% male with 4,387 male residents.
| Gender | Harwood Heights | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 50.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.7% | 49.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Harwood Heights for adults over 25
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5.0% of adults in Harwood Heights completed < 9th grade.
8.0% of adults in Harwood Heights completed 9-12th grade.
28.0% of adults in Harwood Heights completed high school / ged.
18.0% of adults in Harwood Heights completed some college.
6.0% of adults in Harwood Heights completed associate's degree.
20.0% of adults in Harwood Heights completed bachelor's degree.
9.0% of adults in Harwood Heights completed master's degree.
3.0% of adults in Harwood Heights completed professional degree.
3.0% of adults in Harwood Heights completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Harwood Heights | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 5.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 28.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 18.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 20.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 9.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Harwood Heights, Illinois
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2.5% of households in Harwood Heights earn Less than $10,000.
3.6% of households in Harwood Heights earn $10,000 to $14,999.
2.6% of households in Harwood Heights earn $15,000 to $24,999.
4.5% of households in Harwood Heights earn $25,000 to $34,999.
11.2% of households in Harwood Heights earn $35,000 to $49,999.
20.5% of households in Harwood Heights earn $50,000 to $74,999.
14.7% of households in Harwood Heights earn $75,000 to $99,999.
24.2% of households in Harwood Heights earn $100,000 to $149,999.
7.6% of households in Harwood Heights earn $150,000 to $199,999.
8.6% of households in Harwood Heights earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Harwood Heights | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.5% | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.6% | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 2.6% | 5.9% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4.5% | 6.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.2% | 9.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 20.5% | 14.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.7% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 24.2% | 18.0% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 7.6% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 8.6% | 13.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
