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Harwood Heights, Illinois houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Harwood Heights, IL (Cook County) — Census median home value $316,400, county listing prices up about 2.2% over the past year. Market data for Harwood Heights houses and the broader area.
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Harwood Heights, IL is in Cook County, Illinois — this guide covers houses in Harwood Heights and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 8,851, with a median household income of $79,651. Census data puts Harwood Heights houses at a median value of $316,400 (all owner-occupied homes); Cook County's current median listing price runs $352,450, up about 2.2% over the past year.
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Market overview
Harwood Heights housing market
Harwood Heights is in Cook County, Illinois. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Harwood Heights and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$316,400
Population (Census ACS)
8,851
Median household income
$79,651
County price trend (2025)
5.52% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Harwood Heights market snapshot
Population
8,851
County
Cook County
Median Household Income
$79,651
Median Home Value (city)
$316,400
Median Listing Price (Cook County)
$352,450
Median Gross Rent
$1,166/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+2.2%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Harwood Heights's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $316,400. Separately, Cook County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $352,450. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
Cook County's FHFA house price index shows a 5.52% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Harwood Heights has an estimated population of 8,851 and a median household income of $79,651, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Harwood Heights's Census-reported median home value works out to about 4.0x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 18% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Wood Dale (~9.0 mi), Villa Park (~10.5 mi), Addison (~10.7 mi), Itasca (~11.0 mi), Oakbrook Terrace (~11.5 mi), Oak Brook (~11.8 mi), Lombard (~12.5 mi), Clarendon Hills (~14.0 mi), Glendale Heights (~14.4 mi), Bloomingdale (~14.6 mi), Westmont (~14.7 mi), Glen Ellyn (~14.9 mi), Willowbrook (~15.4 mi), Downers Grove (~16.2 mi), Carol Stream (~17.1 mi), Wheaton (~17.3 mi).
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Census & home facts
Harwood Heights data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
8,851
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$316,400
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$79,651
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$1,166
County FHFA annual change (2025)
5.52%
County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)
$352,450
Census place type
village
County
Cook County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
0.82 sq mi
Census GEOID
1733435
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Schools
City of Chicago SD 299 — 644 schools, 321,666 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Cook addresses may be served by City of Chicago SD 299, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Harwood Heights FAQ
What are houses worth in Harwood Heights, IL?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Harwood Heights at $316,400. Cook County's current median listing price runs $352,450, up about 2.2% over the past year.
How much do houses cost in Harwood Heights, IL?
For owner-occupied houses in Harwood Heights, Census ACS data shows a median value of $316,400. Active listing prices in Cook County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Harwood Heights, IL?
Harwood Heights houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Cook County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Harwood Heights, IL?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Harwood Heights's population at approximately 8,851.
What's the median rent in Harwood Heights, IL?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Harwood Heights at approximately $1,166 per month.
What is the median household income in Harwood Heights, IL?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Harwood Heights at approximately $79,651.
Is the Harwood Heights housing market growing?
Cook County's FHFA house price index shows a 5.52% annual change in 2025.
Is Harwood Heights, IL affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Harwood Heights's median home value at about 4.0 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 18% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves Harwood Heights, IL?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest City of Chicago SD 299 for many Harwood Heights addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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