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* Population: 6,002 (U.S. Census Bureau, 2000)
* Median Household Income: $132,720 (U.S. Census Bureau, 2000)
* Tax Rate Per $100 Assessed Value: 6.241% to 7.431% (2000 County Clerk Tax Extension)

The Village of Hawthorn Woods was incorporated in 1958, and is a predominantly residential community with more than 2,300 homes set on one-acre parcels spread across 3.7 square miles. A sense of community brought the original residents together and today that spirit flourishes. For example, the Hawthorn Woods Women’s Club played a central role in the early days — planning picnics and making drapes for the Village Hall. Today it remains an important part of the Hawthorn Woods social fabric — continuing to plan holiday parties for children, collecting for charity and donating bulletproof vests to the police.

In 2002, Hawthorn Woods opened a new community park at Old McHenry Road and Quentin Road. This is a wonderful addition to the ambience of the community … and a fun place for a family picnic. The Hawthorn Woods Village Hall is located at: 2 Lagoon Dr., Hawthorn Woods, IL 60047, 847-438-5500.

The Village is bordered generally by the Village of Long Grove on the east and southeast, the Village of Kildeer on the south, the Village of Lake Zurich on the southwest and the Village of North Barrington on the west. North of the Village is unincorporated Lake County. Hawthorn Woods had a Census 2000 population of 6,002, which is an increase from the Village´s Census 1990 population of 4,423. The Village has an area of approximately 22.5 square miles and is predominantly a residential community, with over 2,100 homes set generally on one-acre parcels.

Recreation -- Hawthorn Woods maintains nine parks with over 80 acres of parkland. Hawthorn Woods Country Club is home to the area’s newest Arnold Palmer Signature Golf Course, an 18-hole architectural jewel designed to challenge and thrill players of all levels. Swimming, tennis (hard court and platform) and state-of-the-art fitness facilities are the cornerstone of the 21,000 square foot clubhouse. Walking trails, biking and fishing in a picturesque setting add further to the exceptional lifestyle.

The Lakewood Dog Exercise area is part of the Lakewood Forest Preserve is near the Northwest Corner of Hawthorn Woods. Lakewood Dog Exercise area offers dogs a wide open area to run around and play with other dogs - in the safety of a fenced in area. Here is a map showing the parking area at the Lakewood Dog Exercise area.

Here is the main web site for all Lake County forest preserves.

Here is a list of all major dog exercise areas in the Chicago area! (Perhaps you noticed that we like dogs - especially our own little company mascot - "Raggy the Wonder Dog" (to the right) -- a King Charles Cavalier Spaniel. Doesn't Raggy look a lot like "Lady" - in Lady and the Tramp? Raggy is shown here reading her daily e-mail "fan-mail."

You can e-mail Raggy by clicking here. She reads all correspondance, and though she receives a huge volume of fan-mail daily - she might respond back! She conducts autograph sessions once per year, usually in the summer, at our annual summer past-client appreciation bash! She's currently working on writing a potential best seller - "Negotiating Like a Dog" in Real Estate. Raggy always survives the big dog encounters at the dog exercise area - so writing the book was all downhill after that!

The parkland and facilities provide residents with recreational opportunities, including: fields and facilities for sports, fishing, nature trails, ice skating, sledding and playgrounds.There are also a number of public golf courses nearby, including the championship Kemper Lakes Course. The Foglia YMCA provides year-round recreation programs. Hawthorn Woods Women's Club provides social activities for women living in Hawthorn Woods.

Schools -- Hawthorn Woods Elementary students attend either Fremont School District #79 with 1,266 enrolled, Lake Zurich Unit School District #95 with a total of 5,769 enrolled or the Kildeer/Countryside School District #96 with 3,464 enrolled. High school students attend classes at Adlai E. Stevenson High School District #125, Lake Zurich High School in District #95 or Mundelein High School District #120. There are two private elementary schools and one parochial school in nearby Lake Zurich. Five private schools also provide K-12 education to Village residents.

Housing -- Hawthorn Woods features attractive homes. The 2000 median house value was $395,300 and the median rent cost was $2000+. (U.S. Census Bureau, 2000)

Government Services -- Hawthorn Woods Fire protection is provided by the Lake Zurich Fire Department, the Long Grove Fire Protection District, the Countryside Fire Protection District and the Wauconda Fire Protection District. The Hawthorn Woods Police Department's 11 sworn officers provide police service. Hawthorn Woods is a non-home rule unit of government and is governed by a President and a six member Board of Trustees elected at large for four-year terms. The Village Administrator handles day-to-day operations and is appointed by the President and the Board of Trustees. Hawthorn Woods provides public safety, streets and bridges, parks and recreation, public improvement, planning and zoning, building review, and general administrative services.

Library -- Hawthorn Woods Library services are provided to Village residents through the Ela Area Library, located in Lake Zurich and the Fremont Library located in Mundelein.

Transportation to and From Hawthorn Woods -- Interstate 94 is located approximately 10 miles east of the Village and Interstate 90 is located approximately 15 miles south of the Village. Other principal highways include Route 22 (Lake Zurich Road) and Route 12. Interstate 94 provides excellent access to Chicago and Milwaukee. Metra commuter rail service is available in nearby Barrington.

Hawthorn Woods Utilities -- Hawthorn Woods service providers to Village residents include: Comcast (cable services), Commonwealth Edison (electricity), Waste Management (garbage disposal), and Nicor Gas (natural gas).

* Distance to the Chicago Loop: 40 miles
* Distance to O'Hare Airport: 30 miles
* Distance to Mitchell Field: 55 miles