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Living in Highwood

Highwood had 5,301 residents in July 2026 and is a city in the United States. In July 2026, median household income was US$107,875 a year. There were 3,270 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026.

Last checked 2026-10-0932 sources

Population5,323people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary3,154EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent1,670EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate6%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime515.7incidents per 100,000country median 1,586 — 67% belowOfficial source · Crime in the United States 2025, Table 8: Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by State by City
PM2.5, annual mean7.26µg/m³31 Dec 2024Independent source · EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Highwood?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Highwood.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$1,900 per month, while the median home value was US$405,400 in July 2026. Owner occupation was 56%, and the vacancy rate was 2.46% in July 2026. 44.3% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
Highwood recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€60
Mobile plan, 10 GB€22
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited60.38 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Verizon 300 Mbps home internet17Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan18Official · national market
Median gross rent$1,900/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent44.3 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)2.46 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)1,828 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)1Official
Median monthly rent1,670 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables22Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Recorded property crimes25 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)10Official

Is Highwood a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker51%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 42–60%
Skilled employee58%strong on work, weak on safety · range 49–67%
Student51%strong on education, weak on work · range 41–61%
Family68%strong on family, weak on cost · range 59–77%
Retirement49%strong on safety, weak on admin · range 38–60%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

22.8% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 1,215 of 5,323 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Highwood is 6.0%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income107,875 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband77.19 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with a broadband subscription96.44 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with internet but no subscription1.88 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households without internet1.68 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with satellite internet9.93 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Median gross salary3,154 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)21Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)4,043 EUR/month31 Dec 2025www.bls.gov20Official
Unemployment rate6 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables22Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Highwood?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

regional median gross pay: €4,043 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€1,239of €3,149 take-home
  • Rent
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€3,149
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €1,828
Internet€60 · official · Verizon 300 Mbps home internet · 2026-09-30− €60
Mobile plan€22 · official · Visible unlimited mobile plan · 2026-09-30− €22
Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities—
Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish€1,239
Take-home pay for other salaries and households Compare with another city Check a job offer in Highwood Salary needed to live in Highwood

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Highwood. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Highwood. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher80.58 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Schools12 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count12Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · school district
School enrolment, share of residents23.61 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio117 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio11Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents3,270 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio11Official
Preventable hospitalizations2,843 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio11Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Highwood when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesHighwood highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Highwood highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
Highwood516
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents515.7 incidents per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2025Crime in the United States 2025, Table 8: Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by State by City10Official
Recorded violent crimes3 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)10Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time31.14 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by public transport3.25 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers walking to work1.81 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Nearest airportPWK3 Aug 2026OurAirports15Official
Distance to nearest airport12 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports15Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Highwood. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Highwood.

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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Highwood is 7.3 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 261 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean7.26 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 202431Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Average daytime high by monthJan 0.167 · Feb 2.22 · Mar 7.67 · Apr 13.78 · May 20.11 · Jun 25.78 · Jul 28.61 · Aug 27.78 · Sep 24 · Oct 17.11 · Nov 9.44 · Dec 3.06 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00111497 (CHICAGO BOTANIC GARDEN)14Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -8.72 · Feb -7.17 · Mar -2.11 · Apr 3.11 · May 8.67 · Jun 14.06 · Jul 17.44 · Aug 16.83 · Sep 12.61 · Oct 5.94 · Nov 0.278 · Dec -5.39 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00111497 (CHICAGO BOTANIC GARDEN)14Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan -3.8 · Feb -1.8 · Mar 3.9 · Apr 9.8 · May 15.9 · Jun 21.4 · Jul 24.1 · Aug 23.2 · Sep 19.1 · Oct 12.2 · Nov 5.1 · Dec -0.8 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI19Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 53.34 · Feb 50.29 · Mar 57.4 · Apr 101.6 · May 122.9 · Jun 109.5 · Jul 95 · Aug 105.7 · Sep 90.42 · Oct 91.19 · Nov 66.8 · Dec 59.44 mm1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00111497 (CHICAGO BOTANIC GARDEN)14Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5, highest monitored reading148 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5, annual mean10.07 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5 monitoring sites20 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
Annual precipitation831.2 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature22.73 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature11 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature-0.44 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Naperville ±0.7 °C. Elsewhere: Chatham-Kent (Canada) ±1.1 °C, Markham (Canada) ±1.5 °C, Mississauga (Canada) ±1.5 °C, Richmond Hill (Canada) ±1.5 °C, Vaughan (Canada) ±1.5 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

Foreign residents and their share come from different publications that count different groups (for example citizens of another country, or people born abroad, or of foreign origin), so 1,215 is not 16.6% of the population. Each row names its source.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share16.62 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)6Official
Foreign residents1,215 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables22Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density2,855 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau7Official
Population5,323 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program16Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value405,400 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Owner-occupied homes55.95 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Labour force participation rate68.81 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Residents born abroad22.92 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents6.3 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Non-citizens, share of residents16.62 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Flu vaccination coverage61.86 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage4Official
Mammography screening coverage73.8 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate5Official
Residents without health insurance11.72 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher39.13 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Crime reporting agencies1 agencies30 Jun 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Households with a vehicle available98.32 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database0 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers aged 16 and over2,769 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers mainly working from home15.24 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households using cellular data plans92.05 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official

Alternatives for people set on Highwood

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Lincolnshire as a Highwood alternative in the same region

9 km away, better on 3 of 6 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1. Recorded crime, per 100k cannot be compared like for like.

  • Median gross pay, city: €7,986 Lincolnshire vs €3,154 Highwood+153%
  • Unemployment: 2.2% Lincolnshire vs 6.0% Highwood−63%
  • Foreign residents: 10.2% Lincolnshire vs 16.6% Highwood−39%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 962 (2024) Lincolnshire vs 516 (2025) Highwoodno percentage
  • Residents: 7,963 Lincolnshire vs 5,323 Highwood+50%
  • Nearest airport: 8.0 km Lincolnshire vs 12.0 km Highwood−33%
  • Median gross pay, region: €4,043 Lincolnshire vs €4,043 Highwoodsame level
Full comparisonMore about Lincolnshire

Plainfield as a Highwood alternative in the same country

73 km away, better on 3 of 6 metrics measured the same way, worse on 2. Recorded crime, per 100k cannot be compared like for like.

  • Residents: 50,043 Plainfield vs 5,323 Highwood+840%
  • Median gross pay, city: €4,830 Plainfield vs €3,154 Highwood+53%
  • Unemployment: 3.8% Plainfield vs 6.0% Highwood−37%
  • Foreign residents: 6.1% Plainfield vs 16.6% Highwood−63%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 741 (2024) Plainfield vs 516 (2025) Highwoodno percentage
  • Nearest airport: 9.0 km Plainfield vs 12.0 km Highwood−25%
  • Annual PM2.5: 7.8 µg/m³ Plainfield vs 7.3 µg/m³ Highwood+7%
Full comparisonMore about Plainfield

Cities near Highwood

Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.

Alternative cities in United States

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Chester5,324 residentsStrawberry5,325 residentsHerculaneum5,321 residentsFairport5,326 residentsCenterville5,327 residentsLa Habra Heights5,327 residents

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Highwood?

The median gross salary is 4,043 EUR/month. Source: www.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Highwood?

The unemployment rate is 6 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is the air quality good in Highwood?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 7.26 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024.

How safe is Highwood?

Police recorded 515.7 incidents per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: Crime in the United States 2025, Table 8: Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by State by City.

How many people live in Highwood?

The published population is 5,323 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Highwood?

1,215 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Highwood a good place to live?

Highwood may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Which cities are near Highwood?

Highland Park, Lake Forest, Deerfield, Lincolnshire, Northbrook are near Highwood. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.

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  title = {Highwood, United States: population, rent, salary, jobs},
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  1. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  2. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  4. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  7. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  8. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  9. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  10. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
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  1. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  2. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
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  7. Verizon 300 Mbps home internet verizon.com · checked 2026-09-15
  8. Visible unlimited mobile plan visible.com · checked 2026-09-15
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