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* Population: 2,129 (U.S. Census Bureau, 2000)
* Median Household Income: $69,936 (U.S. Census Bureau, 2000)
* Tax Rate Per $100 Assessed Value: 8.191% to 9.343% (2000 County Clerk Tax Extension)

Community Profile -- Hainesville has the distinction of being the oldest incorporated community within Lake County (1847). It continues its long tradition of commitment to the "Quality of Life" while still meeting the demands of a growing community.

Recreation -- Softball City, a multi-use sports complex, and Avon Township Youth Baseball Organization facilities are located within the Village. The various events held at these facilities attract numerous visitors to the community. The nearby Northbrook Sports Club attracts people from throughout the state for competitive marksmanship events. Hainesville residents can utilize the Grayslake Park District and the Round Lake Park District. Softball City's last season will be the summer season of 2001.

Schools -- Grayslake Elementary School District #46, Round Lake Unit School District #116, and Grayslake High School District #127 all serve Hainesville. Students living in the western portion of the Village attend Round Lake schools. District #116 has an enrollment of 5,257 students. Students living in the eastern portion of Hainesville attend Grayslake grade schools and District #127 for high school. District #46 has an enrollment of 3,161 students and District #127 an enrollment of 1,542 students. There are several parochial schools in the Round Lakes area and in Grayslake. Grayslake Elementary School District #46 will be building a school in Hainesville located on the south side of Route 120 just east of Hines Lumber to open for the 2002-03 school year for students K-4.

Housing -- The developments of Misty Hill Farms, Deerpoint Trails, and Cranberry Lake are the newest additions to the Village within the past 6 years. A growing number of small manufacturing firms and other small business enterprises support the Village's tax base. Ryland Homes will be building a town home community after Softball City completes their season. The 2000 median house value $180,600 and median rent $732. (U.S. Census Bureau, 2000)

Government Services -- The Village is served by two Fire Protection Districts; Grayslake and Greater Round Lake. The Village also has an Enhanced 911 service. The Village of Hainesville & Round Lake Park formed a new police agency in the summer of 1999. The new department is known as the Round Lake Park- Hainesville Police Department. Hainesville is now served by a 24-hour fulltime police agency. The Department offers many programs such as:

D.A.R.E.
Officer Friendly
Shop with a Cop
Neighborhood Watch
Crime Prevention for business & residential

Transportation -- State routes. 120 and 134 converge in Hainesville. The Village is served by Pace bus service to other local communities. Residents may utilize the Metra commuter rail services at nearby Grayslake and Round Lake stations.

* Distance to the Chicago Loop: 42 miles
* Distance to O'Hare Airport: 37 miles
* Distance to Mitchell Field: 50 miles