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Highwood, Illinois, in Lake county, is 11 miles NE of Mount Prospect, Illinois (center to center) and 24 miles N of Chicago, Illinois. The city is located in the Chicago metropolitan area. Highwood has a population of 4,143.
In Highwood, about 42% of adults are married. Highwood offers a lot of one-person housing. Looking at the city, you'll find a large share of the people are not married.
Approximately 27% of Highwood is non-white. No single racial group represents Highwood, a city where diversity is valued.
In 2000, Highwood had a median family income of $53,000. Highwood enjoys an educated population. This city has lots of successful singles.
Residents of Highwood gave more campaign money ($8,850) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
Owners occupy 43% of the housing units in Highwood. If the number of studio apartments and one-bedroom apartments is any indication, then the city is a popular and practical place to live on one's own. Residents here pay higher tax bills for their homes, which generally means better schools and other local services.
In Highwood, 83% of commuters drive to work. The city is more walker- and bicycle-friendly than most places its size. If you visit or move to Highwood, try the public transportation system.
Highwood strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):
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| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 2% |  |
| Racial Diversity (vs. Peers) | Top 6% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 10% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 13% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 18% | |
Comparing Highwood to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):
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