Living in Hawthorn Woods, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hawthorn Woods · Census data 2020–2024
Hawthorn Woods has 9,143 residents with a median age of 40.9. The median household income is $219,631 (163% higher than the Illinois median), the median home value is $619,100.
Hawthorn Woods at a glance
- Population
- 9,143
- Median age
- 40.9State: 39
- Median household income
- $219,631State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $619,100State: $263,300
- Homeowners
- 97.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 75.7%
- Average commute
- 40 min
Is Hawthorn Woods a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 163% higher than the Illinois median; unemployment of 5.7%; a poverty rate of 0.6%.
Cons: Home values 135% higher than the state median; an average commute of 40 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Hawthorn Woods
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hawthorn Woods the median home value is $619,100, 86% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month, which is 15.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,923 a month in housing costs.
Hawthorn Woods median household income
The median household income in Hawthorn Woods is $219,631 and the income per person is $87,506. 0.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Hawthorn Woods: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,026
- Owner-occupied
- 97.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 2.8%
- Vacant
- 0.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1998
- Average household size
- 3.04
Hawthorn Woods demographics
- Population
- 9,143
- Median age
- 40.9
- Under 18
- 29.9%
- 65 and older
- 12.1%
- Households
- 3,008
- Foreign-born
- 17.6%
- Veterans
- 1.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hawthorn Woods ›
Education in Hawthorn Woods
75.7% of adults 25 and older in Hawthorn Woods have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 43.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hawthorn Woods
- Unemployment rate
- 5.7%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 40 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 24.7%
- Drive alone
- 59.3%
- Public transit
- 10.8%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.1%
Hawthorn Woods vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawthorn Woods | 9,143 | $219,631 | $619,100 | — |
| Forest Lake | 1,865 | $96,250 | $346,400 | — |
| Lake Zurich | 19,832 | $135,968 | $435,300 | $1,909 |
| Mundelein | 31,915 | $108,340 | $309,700 | $1,566 |
| North Barrington | 3,143 | $226,055 | $765,900 | $2,679 |
| Kildeer | 4,292 | $250,001 | $770,700 | — |
| Long Grove | 8,305 | $250,001 | $804,600 | $3,501 |
| Wauconda | 14,027 | $111,239 | $278,600 | $1,371 |
| Tower Lakes | 1,106 | $154,167 | $510,300 | — |
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What is the median household income in Hawthorn Woods, IL?
The median household income in Hawthorn Woods is $219,631, 163% higher than 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 Hawthorn Woods?
The median home value in Hawthorn Woods is $619,100, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
Is Hawthorn Woods, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 163% higher than the Illinois median; unemployment of 5.7%; a poverty rate of 0.6%. Minuses: home values 135% higher than the state median; an average commute of 40 minutes.
What is the median age in Hawthorn Woods?
The median age in Hawthorn Woods is 40.9 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Hawthorn Woods?
The average commute to work in Hawthorn Woods is 40 minutes; 24.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hawthorn Woods?
The unemployment rate in Hawthorn Woods is 5.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hawthorn Woods?
75.7% of adults in Hawthorn Woods 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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