HAWTHORN WOODS

 

• Population: 6,002  (U.S. Census Bureau, 2000)
• Median Household Income: $132,720 (U.S. Census Bureau, 2000)
• Tax Rate Per $100 Assessed Value: 5.714% to 7.536% (2000 County Clerk Tax Extension)

The Village of Hawthorn Woods was incorporated in 1958.

Recreation

Hawthorn Woods features a number of parks for family outings and group activities. There are also a number of public golf courses nearby, including the championship Kemper Lakes Course. The Foglia YMCA provides year-round recreation programs.

Schools

Elementary students attend either Fremont School District #79 with 1,266 enrolled, Lake Zurich Unit School District #95 with a total of 5,769 enrolled or the Kildeer/Countryside School District #96 with 3,464 enrolled. High school students attend classes at Adlai E. Stevenson High School District #125, Lake Zurich High School in District #95 or Mundelein High School District #120. There are two private elementary schools and one parochial school in nearby Lake Zurich.

Housing

The village features attractive homes. The 2000 median house value was $395,300 and the median rent cost was $2000+.  (U.S. Census Bureau, 2000)

Government Services

Fire protection is provided by the Lake Zurich Fire Department, the Long Grove Fire Protection District, the Countryside Fire Protection District and the Wauconda Fire Protection District. The Hawthorn Woods Police Department's 11 sworn officers provide police service.

Transportation

Interstate 94 provides excellent access to Chicago and Milwaukee. Metra commuter rail service is available in nearby Barrington.

• Distance to the Chicago Loop: 40 miles
• Distance to O'Hare Airport: 30 miles
• Distance to Mitchell Field: 55 miles

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Economic Data for Zip Code 60047

Household Income Estimated Values (2007) Median Income: $113,241 Average Income: $134,851 Per Capita Income $42,897 Projected Values (2012) Median Income: $112,421 Average Income: $135,019 Per Capita Income $42,879

Own / Rent Estimated Values (2007) Total Home Owners: 13,058 Total Renters: 990 Renters: 7% Owners: 93% Projected Values (2012) Total Home Owners: 14,324 Total Renters: 1,078 Renters: 7% Owners: 93%

Household Size Estimated Values (2007) Average Household Size: 3.1 One Person Households: 1,420 Total Families: 12,208 Total Housing Units: 14,304 Vacant Housing Units: 253 Projected Values (2012) Average Household Size: 3.1 One Person Households: 1,538 Total Families: 13,251 Total Housing Units: 15,681 Vacant Housing Units: 279

Note: Household Income figures are based on total household income.

Demographics Data for Zip Code 60047

Population Data for Zip Code 60047

Population Density (People per square mile) Estimated (Current): 1,277 Projected (2012): 1,385

Households Total (2000 Census): 11,951 Estimated (Present): 14,053 Projected (2012): 15,216 Household Change (2000-Present) 17.5% Household Change (2000-2012) 27.3%

Notes:

• Figures in the Population Change graph represent total population for the zip code.
• Estimated Change 2007 shows the percentage of population change between the 2000 Census and 2007.
• Projected Change 2012 shows the projected percentage of population change between the 2000 Census and 2012.

Public Schools in zip code 60047

Private Schools in zip code 60047