Harwood Heights, IL
Living in Harwood Heights
Bikeability56
Walkability48
Commute17
Public Transit69
Affordability43
Public Safety25
Airports95
Hospitals56
Colleges56
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Schools24
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
8.5kPopulation+25 (2010–19)
43 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
27%College-Educated
68%Family Households+5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years30%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian10%
Black1%
Caucasian73%
Hispanic or Latino16%
Multiracial<1%
Education
Less than high school12%
High school graduate29%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree19%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household68%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$65kMedian Household Income+$10k (2010–19)
88%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
37 mi Average Commute
90%Lived Here Last Year-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more6%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector81%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts35%
Sales and office22%
Service18%
Commute
Car, truck, or van84%
Public transportation9%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$267kMedian Home Value-$51k (2010–19)
13%Built 2000 or Later
$940Median Monthly Rent+$196 (2010–19)
60%Owner-Occupied+4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached50%
Multiple units5%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 196915%
Built 1950 to 195925%
Built 1940 to 194911%
Built 1939 or earlier7%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K4%
$100K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K to $249K26%
$250K to $299K23%
$300K to $399K22%
$400K to $499K10%
$500K to $749K3%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke1%
Electricity9%
Utility gas89%
Crime
Violent Crime in Harwood Heights
United States45
Illinois50
Chicago Metro Area52
Cook County69
Property Crime in Harwood Heights
United States48
Illinois43
Chicago Metro Area42
Cook County55
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (56%)(41%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton49%
Donald Trump46%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | 2 | 11 |
| Feb | 27 | 2 | 8 |
| Mar | 37 | 2 | 5 |
| Apr | 49 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 40 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 28 | 2 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Harwood Heights
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding74
Tornado14
Coastal Flooding12
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Harwood Heights, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Harwood Heights, IL
New Horizon Center
1 miles, SE
St Eugene Elementary School
1 miles, NW
Immaculate Conception School
1 miles, N
St Paul Lutheran School
1 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Harwood Heights, IL
Hebrew Theological College
4 miles, NE
Dominican University
4 miles, S
Northeastern Illinois University
5 miles, E
Telshe Yeshiva-Chicago
5 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Harwood Heights, IL
Chicago-Read Mental Health Center
1 miles, SE
Amita Health Resurrection Medical Center
2 miles, N
Community First Medical Center
2 miles, SE
Shriners Hospital for Children
3 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Harwood Heights, IL
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
5 miles, W
Chicago Midway International Airport
13 miles, S
General Mitchell International Airport
68 miles, N
Chicago-Rockford International Airport
68 miles, W