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Hawthorn Woods, Illinois

Introduction to Hawthorn Woods, Illinois

Hawthorn Woods, Illinois, in Lake county, is 7 miles N of Palatine, Illinois and 32 miles NW of Chicago, Illinois. The village has a population of 6,002.

Hawthorn Woods History

The Potawatomi Native Americans vacated this area in 1829 after a treaty with the United States. German immigrants began migrating here in the 1850s, and Dutch farmers soon followed them. In 1945, Matt and Germaine Larson bought a forest farm in the area, which was turned into the village hall in 1967. Hawthorn Woods was incorporated in the same year.

Hawthorn Woods and nearby Attractions

  • Cuneo Museum & Gardens
  • Leaning Tower of Niles
  • Charles Gates Dawes House
  • Chain O'Lakes State Park
  • Friendship Park Conservatory

Things To Do In Hawthorn Woods

The Cuneo Museum & Gardens, Fort Hill Heritage Museum and the Lake County Discovery Museum are all accessible from Hawthorn Woods. The Charles Gates Dawes House, Deerfield Historic Village and the Frances Willard House are all nearby as well. Local parks include the Chain O'Lakes State Park, the Ferson Creek Fen Nature Preserve and the Moraine Hills State Park, among others. Other attractions in the area include the Chicago Botanic Garden, the Leaning Tower of Niles and the Friendship Park Conservatory.

Hawthorn Woods Transportation

Chicago O’Hare International is the closest major airport.

Hawthorn Woods Higher Education

Colleges and universities located near Hawthorn Woods are the Adler School of Professional Psychology, Aurora University and Benedictine University.

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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