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Highwood, Illinois houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Highwood, IL (Lake County) — Census median home value $454,500, county listing prices up about 2.6% over the past year. Market data for Highwood houses and the broader area.
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Highwood, IL is in Lake County, Illinois — this guide covers houses in Highwood and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 5,243, with a median household income of $101,862. Census data puts Highwood houses at a median value of $454,500 (all owner-occupied homes); Lake County's current median listing price runs $487,500, up about 2.6% over the past year.
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Market overview
Highwood housing market
Highwood is in Lake County, Illinois. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Highwood and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$454,500
Population (Census ACS)
5,243
Median household income
$101,862
County price trend (2025)
6.73% 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
Highwood market snapshot
Population
5,243
County
Lake County
Median Household Income
$101,862
Median Home Value (city)
$454,500
Median Listing Price (Lake County)
$487,500
Median Gross Rent
$1,800/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+2.6%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Highwood's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $454,500. Separately, Lake County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $487,500. 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
Lake County's FHFA house price index shows a 6.73% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Highwood has an estimated population of 5,243 and a median household income of $101,862, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Highwood's Census-reported median home value works out to about 4.5x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 21% 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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County guide: Lake County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Highwood.
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Nearby communities include Highland Park, Lake Forest, Bannockburn, Riverwoods, Lincolnshire, Lake Bluff, Mettawa, Knollwood, Vernon Hills, North Chicago, Green Oaks, Indian Creek, Libertyville, Long Grove, Park City, Mundelein.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Deerfield (~3.4 mi), Northbrook (~5.5 mi), Glencoe (~5.6 mi), Northfield (~7.3 mi), Wheeling (~7.7 mi), Winnetka (~7.8 mi), Buffalo Grove (~8.1 mi), Glenview (~8.4 mi), Prospect Heights (~9.2 mi), Kenilworth (~9.5 mi), Wilmette (~9.9 mi), Golf (~10.3 mi), Morton Grove (~11.4 mi), Arlington Heights (~11.4 mi), Mount Prospect (~11.7 mi), Niles (~12.3 mi).
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Census & home facts
Highwood data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
5,243
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$454,500
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$101,862
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$1,800
County FHFA annual change (2025)
6.73%
County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)
$487,500
Census place type
city
County
Lake County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
0.72 sq mi
Census GEOID
1734865
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Local life
Life in Highwood
Schools
Waukegan CUSD 60 — 22 schools, 13,679 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Lake addresses may be served by Waukegan CUSD 60, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Common questions
Highwood FAQ
What are houses worth in Highwood, IL?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Highwood at $454,500. Lake County's current median listing price runs $487,500, up about 2.6% over the past year.
How much do houses cost in Highwood, IL?
For owner-occupied houses in Highwood, Census ACS data shows a median value of $454,500. Active listing prices in Lake County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Highwood, IL?
Highwood houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Lake 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 Highwood, IL?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Highwood's population at approximately 5,243.
What's the median rent in Highwood, IL?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Highwood at approximately $1,800 per month.
What is the median household income in Highwood, IL?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Highwood at approximately $101,862.
Is the Highwood housing market growing?
Lake County's FHFA house price index shows a 6.73% annual change in 2025.
Is Highwood, IL affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Highwood's median home value at about 4.5 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 21% 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 Highwood, IL?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Waukegan CUSD 60 for many Highwood addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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