Hawthorn Woods, IL

Hawthorn Woods, Illinois

Hawthorn Woods, Illinois, in Lake county, is 7 miles N of Palatine, Illinois (center to center) and 32 miles NW of Chicago, Illinois. The village is considered part of the Chicago metropolitan area. Hawthorn Woods has a population of 6,002.

The People and Families of Hawthorn Woods

In Hawthorn Woods, about 82% of adults are married. Hawthorn Woods is considered a village for married couples and families. Households are larger than most, which is consistent with the family emphasis of the village.

Interestingly, Hawthorn Woods is known for having more men than similar villages.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Hawthorn Woods had a median family income of $134,034. Hawthorn Woods is regarded in the state as a village where many of the people are well-off. The village has a large middle class. Hawthorn Woods finds a smaller share of its people living in poverty than most places in the state. To its credit, the people in the village value education and a large proportion are college graduates. An unusual characteristic of Hawthorn Woods is the share of people in it who work at home.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Hawthorn Woods ($9,500). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Hawthorn Woods Housing

About 98% of housing units in Hawthorn Woods are owner-occupied. Housing in the village tends to be newer construction. People in Hawthorn Woods pay more in property taxes per residence than in most communities in the state.

Commuting

In Hawthorn Woods, 87% of commuters drive to work. Residents of the village, taking advantage of public transportation, try to avoid being as dependent on their cars as people in some other places.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 4%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 13%

Comparative Profile of Hawthorn Woods, IL

Comparing Hawthorn Woods to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Property Taxes
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents

Hawthorn Woods Almanac

Hawthorn Woods Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Hawthorn Woods Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Hawthorn Woods residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Hawthorn Woods, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Hawthorn Woods Colleges

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