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Harwood Heights, Illinois

Introduction to Harwood Heights, Illinois

Harwood Heights, Illinois, in Cook county, is 5 miles SW of Skokie, Illinois and 10 miles NW of Chicago, Illinois. There are an estimated 8,297 people in the village.

Harwood Heights History

The earliest inhabitants in the area were the Potawatomi Native Americans. In 1770, Jean Baptiste Point Du Sable, a black man, came with his family to settle here and opened a thriving business with the Potawatomi. The name of the town is actually a combination of two words- Har for Harlem Avenue, and wood; derived from Norwood Park Township, where Harwood Heights is located.

Harwood Heights and nearby Attractions

  • Arlington Heights Historical Museum
  • Deerfield Historic Village
  • Cantigny Park
  • Shedd Aquarium
  • Loyola Park Beach

Things To Do In Harwood Heights

Local museums include the Arlington Heights Historical Museum, the Museum of Science and Industry and the Morgan Art Gallery. Golfers can enjoy a round at the Edgebrook Golf Course. Popular parks around the city include the Loyola Park Beach, Cantigny Park and Lincoln Park. These parks offer a number of recreational activities like hiking, boating, picnicking, swimming and camping. Other well known attractions in the area include the Sears Tower, the Leaning Tower of Niles, the Cosley Zoo, the Merrick Rose Garden and the Skokie Northshore Sculpture Park.

Harwood Heights Transportation

Chicago O’Hare International is the nearest major airport.

Harwood Heights Higher Education

Nearby colleges and universities include Columbia College Chicago, Triton College, North Park University, National-Louis University, Wilbur Wright College and Northeastern Illinois University.

High Points

Harwood Heights strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Harwood Heights Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 13%Harwood Heights Well-Paid Single Women
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 15%Harwood Heights Walking and Biking to Work
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 18%Harwood Heights Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Harwood Heights, IL

Comparing Harwood Heights to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population1010
Senior Citizens109
Well-Paid Single Women89
Female Share of the Population89
Well-Paid Single Men88
Racial Diversity79
Male Share of the Population33
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married42
Average Household Size43

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty88
People in Middle Class or Better77
Median Family Income67
College Educated Adults47

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Walking and Biking to Work89
Working at Home66
Short Commute Times33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
People Living Alone99
Housing Recently Built47
Seasonal and Vacation Housing46
Affordability of Rents32
Affordability of Property Taxes33
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