Economy & Jobs — Highwood, Illinois
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $107,875 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$116,100 |
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| Per Capita Income | $47,680 |
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| Poverty Rate | 16.0% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 5.9% |
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| In Labor Force | 2,980 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 23.1% |
| Professional | 16.1% |
| Arts Food | 14.1% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 585 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 534 |
| Physician Offices | 452 |
| Dental Offices | 407 |
| Real Estate Offices | 355 |
| Law Offices | 348 |
| Insurance Agencies | 321 |
| Beauty Salons | 247 |
| Child Day Care | 237 |
| Auto Repair | 217 |
| Gas Stations | 174 |
| Commercial Banks | 165 |
| Accounting Firms | 154 |
| Fitness Centers | 143 |
| Coffee Shops | 139 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
