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Hawthorn Woods, IL


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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):

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

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 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population109
Children Under 5 Years Old88
Age of the Population77
Well-Paid Single Men67
Racial Diversity57
Female Share of the Population22
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size1010

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better1010
Median Family Income1010
People Above Poverty1010
College Educated Adults1010

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Public Transportation Use99
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing56
Affordability of Property Taxes11
People Living Alone11
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
Affordability of Rents11

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