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* Population: 5,470 (U.S. Census Bureau, 2000)
* Median Household Income: $42,993 (U.S. Census Bureau, 2000)
* Tax Rate Per $100 Assessed Value: 3.98% to 6.796% (2000 County Clerk Tax Extension)
Highwood is located on the North Shore, adjacent to Highland Park. It was incorporated in 1887.
Recreation -- Highwood has a full-time recreation department with facilities that include a large gym, community center, lighted ball field, and three parks.
Schools -- Highwood is served by North Shore Elementary School District #112 and Township High School District #113. District #112 has an enrollment of 4,120 students and District #113 has an enrollment of 2,847 students. One parochial school is located within the village.
Housing -- Seventy percent of Highwood's housing stock consists of single family homes. The 2000 median house value was $229,200 and the median rent was $811. (U.S. Census Bureau, 2000)
Medical Facilities -- Medical services available to area residents include the 350 bed Highland Park Hospital, the 244 bed Lake Forest Hospital and a 95 bed nursing home located in Highwood.
Government Services -- The Highwood Police Department provides residents with 11 full-time officers and 1 Police Chief. The Highwood Fire Department provides residents with 9 full-time fire fighters and 1 Fire Chief.
Transportation -- The City of Highwood is served by Metra's Chicago & North Western/North Line commuter trains and Pace bus service. Major highways accessible are IL Rte. 22, IL Rte. 131 and U.S. Rte. 41.
* Distance to the Chicago Loop: 27 miles
* Distance to O'Hare Airport: 20 miles
* Distance to Mitchell Field: 53 miles
This Page is Part of the Buyer Broker Chicago / Chicagoland -- Lake County Illinois -- Real Estate Community Reference Guide and MLS Home Search For The Village of Highwood Illinois Area Homes. If you want a real buyer agent - there is only one choice - an Exclusive Buyer Agent. Exclusive Buyer Agents and their company never represent the seller, so you can be assured that there are no conflicts of interest, and someone is always on your side, instead of half on your side - or fully on the seller's side.
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