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. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Highwood best.
About the area
Living in Highwood, IL
Known as the North Shore's Little Italy and a regional dining destination.
The housing market
Homes in Highwood
- 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.
- The median home value is about $454,500.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Highwood home
Fort Sheridan National Historic Landmark District
Former Army post shared with neighboring cities, designated a National Historic Landmark District in 1984
Highwood Bocce Club
Non-profit club that has hosted the U.S. National Championships and a Bocce World Cup
Fort Sheridan Forest Preserve
Lake County Forest Preserves site with about 4.5 miles of trails and free public Lake Michigan access
Everts Park
Central city park and community gathering point that hosts local festivals
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.