Living in Harwood Heights, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Harwood Heights · Census data 2020–2024
Harwood Heights has 8,821 residents with a median age of 42.2. The median household income is $81,086 (about the same as the Illinois median), the median home value is $321,900, the median rent is $1,236/month.
Harwood Heights at a glance
- Population
- 8,821
- Median age
- 42.2State: 39
- Median household income
- $81,086State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $321,900State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,236/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 58.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 35.3%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Harwood Heights a good place to live?
Pros: Unemployment of 3.3%; a poverty rate of 4.1%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the Illinois median; home values 22% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Harwood Heights
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Harwood Heights the median home value is $321,900, 3% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,236 per month, which is 23% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,177 a month in housing costs.
Harwood Heights median household income
The median household income in Harwood Heights is $81,086 and the income per person is $42,596. 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Harwood Heights: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,753
- Owner-occupied
- 58.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 41.4%
- Vacant
- 3.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1968
- Average household size
- 2.42
Harwood Heights demographics
- Population
- 8,821
- Median age
- 42.2
- Under 18
- 21.3%
- 65 and older
- 20.1%
- Households
- 3,637
- Foreign-born
- 39.9%
- Veterans
- 2.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Harwood Heights ›
Education in Harwood Heights
35.3% of adults 25 and older in Harwood Heights have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 15% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Harwood Heights
- Unemployment rate
- 3.3%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 11.4%
- Drive alone
- 71.1%
- Public transit
- 6.6%
- Walk to work
- 4.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 81.5%
Harwood Heights vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harwood Heights | 8,821 | $81,086 | $321,900 | $1,236 |
| Norridge | 15,439 | $87,807 | $374,900 | $1,433 |
| Elmwood Park | 23,868 | $91,955 | $339,300 | $1,334 |
| Schiller Park | 11,393 | $69,696 | $275,000 | $1,221 |
| River Grove | 10,451 | $69,858 | $241,800 | $1,214 |
| Park Ridge | 38,667 | $142,986 | $551,200 | $1,537 |
| Rosemont | 3,290 | $63,517 | $344,900 | $1,085 |
| Niles | 30,064 | $75,274 | $358,700 | $1,336 |
| Franklin Park | 18,197 | $76,519 | $287,000 | $1,109 |
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What is the median household income in Harwood Heights, IL?
The median household income in Harwood Heights is $81,086, about the same as the Illinois median of $83,390 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Harwood Heights?
The median home value in Harwood Heights is $321,900, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Harwood Heights?
The median gross rent in Harwood Heights is $1,236 per month, about 23% of household income.
Is Harwood Heights, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: unemployment of 3.3%; a poverty rate of 4.1%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Illinois median; home values 22% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
What is the median age in Harwood Heights?
The median age in Harwood Heights is 42.2 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Harwood Heights?
The average commute to work in Harwood Heights is 29 minutes; 11.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Harwood Heights?
The unemployment rate in Harwood Heights is 3.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Harwood Heights?
35.3% of adults in Harwood Heights have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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