Lake County, Illinois
Highwood Real Estate and Local Guide
A small North Shore village built largely by Northern Italian immigrants, now known as a compact dining and nightlife destination along Green Bay Road.
Living in Highwood
Known as the North Shore's Little Italy and a regional dining destination. Source: en.wikipedia.org
IncomeAbout $101,862 median household
EducationAbout 38.1% hold a bachelor's or higher
CountyLake County
Homes in Highwood
Median home valueAbout $454,500
- About 49% of housing units are owner-occupied, giving the village a substantial share of renters for the North Shore.
- Roughly 43.8% of housing units are single-family detached homes, with the remainder in multi-unit buildings.
Source: ACS 2023
What makes Highwood home
Fort Sheridan National Historic Landmark District
Source: en.wikipedia.org
Former Army post shared with neighboring cities, designated a National Historic Landmark District in 1984
Highwood Bocce Club
Source: highwoodbocce.com
Non-profit club that has hosted the U.S. National Championships and a Bocce World Cup
Fort Sheridan Forest Preserve
Source: lcfpd.org
Lake County Forest Preserves site with about 4.5 miles of trails and free public Lake Michigan access
Everts Park
Source: visitlakecounty.org
Central city park and community gathering point that hosts local festivals