Highwood, IL
Demographics And Statistics
Living In Highwood, Illinois Summary
Life in Highwood research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Highwood over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Highwood:
The population in Highwood is 5,243.
The median home value in Highwood is $467,537.
The median income in Highwood is $101,862.
The cost of living in Highwood is 131 which is 1.3x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Highwood is $1,800.
The unemployment rate in Highwood is 6.0%.
The poverty rate in Highwood is 15.8%.
The average high in Highwood is 57.3° and the average low is 39.5°.
Highwood SnackAbility
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Highwood, IL Crime Report
Crime in Highwood summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Highwood. Key points include:
There were 9 total crimes in Highwood in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Highwood is 173.1 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Highwood is 57.7 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Highwood is 115.4 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Highwood is -91.83% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Highwood Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Highwood / 100k People |
Illinois / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 9 | 173.1 | 2,004.4 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 3 | 57.7 | 289.2 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 1 | 19.2 | 90.2 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 19.2 | 146.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 6 | 115.4 | 1,715.2 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 5 | 96.2 | 290.5 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 0 | 0.0 | 1,134.4 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 1 | 19.2 | 290.4 | 259.0 |
Highwood, IL Cost Of Living
Cost of living in Highwood summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Highwood. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Illinois. Key points include:
The cost of living in Highwood is 131 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Highwood is 1.3x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Highwood is $467,537.
The median income in Highwood is $101,862.
Highwood's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Highwood Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Highwood | Illinois | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 131 | 97 | 100 | |
| Services | 105 | 95 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 106 | 99 | 100 | |
| Health | 109 | 93 | 100 | |
| Housing | 188 | 95 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 108 | 102 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 89 | 91 | 100 | |
Highwood, IL Weather
The average high in Highwood is 57.3° and the average low is 39.5°.
There are 68.7 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 36.1 inches of precipitation each year with 39.5 inches of snow.
| Stat | Highwood |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 57.3 |
| Average Annual Low | 39.5 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 68.7 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 36.1 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 39.5 |
Average High
Days of Rain
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Highwood Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Highwood
The current population in Highwood is 5,243. The population has decreased -3.8% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5,243 | 0.3% |
| 2022 | 5,227 | 0.4% |
| 2021 | 5,204 | -1.7% |
| 2020 | 5,293 | -0.3% |
| 2019 | 5,310 | -1.0% |
| 2018 | 5,361 | -0.3% |
| 2017 | 5,375 | -0.0% |
| 2016 | 5,377 | -0.3% |
| 2015 | 5,391 | -0.2% |
| 2014 | 5,400 | 0.6% |
| 2013 | 5,366 | -0.6% |
| 2012 | 5,396 | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 5,440 | -0.2% |
| 2010 | 5,452 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Highwood
Highwood is:
53.1% White with 2,782 White residents.
2.5% African American with 133 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
1.5% Asian with 79 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
2.3% Two Or More with 122 Two Or More residents.
40.6% Hispanic with 2,127 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Highwood | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 53.1% | 58.7% | 58.2% |
| African American | 2.5% | 13.6% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.5% | 5.8% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 2.3% | 3.0% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 40.6% | 18.5% | 19.0% |
Gender in Highwood
Highwood is 46.9% female with 2,461 female residents.
Highwood is 53.1% male with 2,782 male residents.
| Gender | Highwood | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.9% | 50.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 53.1% | 49.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Highwood for adults over 25
12.0% of adults in Highwood completed < 9th grade.
8.0% of adults in Highwood completed 9-12th grade.
19.0% of adults in Highwood completed high school / ged.
19.0% of adults in Highwood completed some college.
4.0% of adults in Highwood completed associate's degree.
19.0% of adults in Highwood completed bachelor's degree.
14.0% of adults in Highwood completed master's degree.
4.0% of adults in Highwood completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Highwood completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Highwood | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 12.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 19.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 19.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 4.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 19.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 14.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 4.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Highwood, Illinois
1.3% of households in Highwood earn Less than $10,000.
0.8% of households in Highwood earn $10,000 to $14,999.
8.4% of households in Highwood earn $15,000 to $24,999.
9.1% of households in Highwood earn $25,000 to $34,999.
8.0% of households in Highwood earn $35,000 to $49,999.
7.3% of households in Highwood earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.2% of households in Highwood earn $75,000 to $99,999.
25.7% of households in Highwood earn $100,000 to $149,999.
8.2% of households in Highwood earn $150,000 to $199,999.
18.0% of households in Highwood earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Highwood | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 1.3% | 5.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 0.8% | 3.4% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.4% | 6.2% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.1% | 6.5% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 8.0% | 9.9% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 7.3% | 15.1% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.2% | 12.7% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 25.7% | 17.9% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 8.2% | 9.9% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 18.0% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
