Livability Score

80
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities C

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (1) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Perfect Blend
Coffee Shop
Coffee Speaks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Cyber Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (2) F
Unknown Name
Theatre Arts
Unknown Name
Art Gallery
Landmark Renaissance Cinema
Cinema
Francis Stupey Log Cabin Museum
Museum
Hidden Creek Aquapark
Water Park
Allan Carr Theater
Theatre Arts
Allan Carr Theater
Theatre Arts
McCormick Auditorium
Theatre Arts
History Center Of Lake Forest- Lake Bluff
Museum
Unknown Name
Stadium
AMC DINE-IN Northbrook Court 14
Cinema
Food and Drink (8) D-
Unknown Name
Alcohol
Unknown Name
Bar
Unknown Name
Bar
Humble Pub
Bar
Unknown Name
Bar
Santi's
Bar
Unknown Name
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Michael’s Grill & Salad Bar
Fast Food
Jamba
Fast Food
Potbelly
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Tony's Subs
Fast Food
Boomers
Bar
Piero's Pizza
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Fitness (1) C-
Performance Factory Training
Gym
Core Pilates
Gym
Higland Park Recreation Center
Community Centre
Karger Recreation Center
Community Centre
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Unknown Name
Gym
Unknown Name
Gym
Jewett Park Community Center
Community Centre
Lake Forest Recreation Center
Gym
Gorton Community Center
Community Centre
Aldeen Building
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
Forever Om Yoga
Gym
Patty Turner Center
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
Groceries (3) B
Unknown Name
Bakery
Unknown Name
Bakery
Unknown Name
Grocery Store
Sunset Foods
Grocery Store
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
Heinen's Fine Foods
Grocery Store
Mariano's
Grocery Store
The Crunchy Scones
Bakery
Sunset Foods
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
The Daily Grind
Butcher
Gerhard's Elegant Eurpoean Desserts
Bakery
The Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
Parks (8) A+
Unknown Name
Playground
Everts Park
Park
Highwood Softball Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Port Clinton Park
Park
Sheridan Park
Park
Old Elm Park
Park
Knoll Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Sleepy Hollow Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Moraine Dog Beach and Park
Park
Danny Cunniff Park
Park
Leonardi Park
Park
Shops (3) F
Citgo
Convenience Store
AK Nail Studio
Beauty
Mobil Mart
Convenience Store
Mobil Mart
Convenience Store
Shell
Convenience Store
Mutaul Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
Target
Department Store
Shell
Convenience Store
Trek
Bicycle
Chico's
Clothing
Pottery Barn
Furniture
BP Shop
Convenience Store
Ross Cosmetics
Beauty
Anthropologie
Clothing
Anthropologie
Clothing
Petco
Pets
BP Shop
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
BP Shop
Convenience Store
KidSnips Deerfield
Hairdresser
Fleet Feet Deerfield
Shoes
Twigs and Cotton
Furniture
Deerfield Cyclery
Bicycle
Kay Foot Spa
Beauty
Shell
Convenience Store
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 7.6% take public transportation in Highwood.
Public Transit Stops (4)
Stops & Stations A+
Highwood Metra Station
Bus Stop
Highwood Metra Station
Bus Stop
Highwood
Transit Station
Fort Sheridan
Transit Station
Fort Sheridan Metra Station
Bus Stop
Highland Park Hospital WB
Bus Stop
Highland Park Hospital EB
Bus Stop
Park Ave West & Brook Estates
Bus Stop
Central & Green Bay
Bus Stop
Laurel & Green Bay
Bus Stop
Highland Park Metra Station
Bus Stop
Highland Park
Transit Station
Ravinia
Transit Station
Deerfield Metra Station
Bus Stop
Deerfield
Transit Station
733 Osterman Ave
Bus Stop
Lake Forest
Transit Station
Crossroads Shopping Center
Bus Stop
Lake Forest
Transit Station
Skokie Valley & Lake Cook
Bus Stop
Lake Cook & Skokie Valley
Bus Stop
Lake Cook & Revere
Bus Stop
Lake Cook & Skokie Blvd
Bus Stop
50 S Waukegan Rd
Bus Stop
Skokie Blvd & Lake Cook
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
7.6% B
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Highwood is 130/100 - which is 35% higher than Illinois.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax D+
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crime A+

Highwood crime rates are 772 per 100k, which is 61% lower than Illinois
Property Crime
660 crimes per 100k A+
Violent Crime
113 crimes per 100k A+
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employment A+

The median income in Highwood is $74,875 - which is 26% higher than Illinois.
Med. Household Income
$74,875 B
Unemployment Rate
2.7% A-
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health B-

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (3)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Highwood Police Department
Police
Unknown Name
Dentist
Unknown Name
Clinic
Highland Park Fire Department Station #34
Fire Station
Highland Park Hospital
Hospital
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Lake County Health Department North Shore
Clinic
Unknown Name
Dentist
Highland Park Fire Department Headquarters
Fire Station
Highland Park Police Department
Police
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Health Center
Doctor
Deerfield Police Department
Police
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Highland Park Fire Department - Station 32
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Lake Forest Fire Station #2
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Deerfield Bannockburn Fire Protection District Station 19
Fire Station
Lake Forest Dental Arts
Dentist
Deerfield-Bannockburn Fire Department
Fire Station
North Suburban Center for Oral & Facial Surgery
Doctor
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing B+

Highwood home prices are $383,300 - which is 119% higher than Illinois
Home Price
$383,300 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
9% B+
Home Affordability
5.1x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools D

The Highwood graduation rate is 76% - which is 10% lower than Illinois
School Test Scores
43% F
High School Grad. Rates
76% D
Elementary Schools (1) C-
Oak Terrace Elem School
Northwood Jr High School
Wayne Thomas Elem School
Indian Trail Elem School
Elm Place School
Cherokee Elem School
Lincoln Elem School
Montessori Connection West
Walden Elem School
Edgewood Middle School
Bannockburn School
Sherwood Elem School
Red Oak Elem School
School Of St Mary Primary Center
Kipling Elem School
Highland Park Montessori
Everett Elem School
Ravinia Elem School
School Of St Mary
Deer Path Middle Sch East
Alan B Shepard Middle School
Wilmot Elem School
North Shore Academy Elem
High Schools (0) F
Highland Park High School
Deerfield High School
Fusion Academy Lake Forest
Fusion Academy Lf: Chicago- Lake Forest
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ratings A+

Highwood has an overall rating of 100% from 1 reviews.
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User Surveys (1)
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      C Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Highwood? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Unknown Name
      Everts Park
      Highwood Softball Park
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name

      Entertainment

      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Landmark Renaissance Cinema
      Francis Stupey Log Cabin Museum
      Hidden Creek Aquapark
      Allan Carr Theater
      Allan Carr Theater
      McCormick Auditorium

      Food & Drink

      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Humble Pub
      Unknown Name
      Santi's
      Unknown Name
      McDonald's

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Highwood? Of all people who commute, 7.6% take public transportation in Highwood.
      Drive to Work
      67%

      9% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      8%

      3% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      5%

      2% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Highwood? The cost of living in Highwood is 130/100 - which is 35% higher than Illinois.
      Highwood
      130

      30% more expensive than average

      Illinois
      96

      4% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Highwood? Highwood crime rates are 772, which are 61% lower than Illinois
      Total Crime
      772 per 100k people

      67% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 130

      67% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      11%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Highwood? The median income in Highwood is $74,875 which is 26% higher than Illinois.
      Median household income
      $74,87535% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $37,86127% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      42% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Highwood a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens

      Doctors

      B+ Housing

      What are Highwood home prices? Highwood home prices are $383,300 - which is 119% higher than Illinois
      Median home value
      $383,300108% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,41950% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      40%

      38% lower than the US average

      D Schools

      Does Highwood have good schools? The Highwood graduation rate is 76% - which is 10% lower than Illinois
      High school grad. rates
      76%

      8% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      43%

      11% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      12:1

      27% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Highwood a good place to live? Highwood has an overall rating of 100% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      100%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      100%

      1 total surveys

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