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Harwood Heights, Illinois, in Cook county, is 5 miles SW of Skokie, Illinois (center to center) and 10 miles NW of Chicago, Illinois. The village is conveniently located inside the Chicago metropolitan area. There are an estimated 8,297 people in Harwood Heights.
In Harwood Heights, about 49% of adults are married. In Harwood Heights, lots of people live on their own.
The village has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.
In 2000, Harwood Heights had a median family income of $52,169.
In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($200) in Harwood Heights. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.
Approximately 61% of housing in Harwood Heights is owner-occupied. Living the single life? Just starting out? Well, you can likely find a small apartment rental in the village. Property taxes are a bit high in Harwood Heights, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.
In Harwood Heights, 84% of commuters drive to work. One way to meet people in the village is to try the public transportation system.
Harwood Heights strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):
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| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 8% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 13% | |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. State) | Top 15% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 18% | |
Comparing Harwood Heights to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):
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| People Living Alone | | |
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