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* Population: 5,470 (U.S. Census Bureau, 2000)
* Median Household Income: $42,993 (U.S. Census Bureau, 2000)
* Tax Rate Per $100 Assessed Value: 3.98% to 6.796% (2000 County Clerk Tax Extension)

Highwood is located on the North Shore, adjacent to Highland Park. It was incorporated in 1887.

Recreation -- Highwood has a full-time recreation department with facilities that include a large gym, community center, lighted ball field, and three parks.

Schools -- Highwood is served by North Shore Elementary School District #112 and Township High School District #113. District #112 has an enrollment of 4,120 students and District #113 has an enrollment of 2,847 students. One parochial school is located within the village.

Housing -- Seventy percent of Highwood's housing stock consists of single family homes. The 2000 median house value was $229,200 and the median rent was $811. (U.S. Census Bureau, 2000)

Medical Facilities -- Medical services available to area residents include the 350 bed Highland Park Hospital, the 244 bed Lake Forest Hospital and a 95 bed nursing home located in Highwood.

Government Services -- The Highwood Police Department provides residents with 11 full-time officers and 1 Police Chief. The Highwood Fire Department provides residents with 9 full-time fire fighters and 1 Fire Chief.

Transportation -- The City of Highwood is served by Metra's Chicago & North Western/North Line commuter trains and Pace bus service. Major highways accessible are IL Rte. 22, IL Rte. 131 and U.S. Rte. 41.

* Distance to the Chicago Loop: 27 miles
* Distance to O'Hare Airport: 20 miles
* Distance to Mitchell Field: 53 miles