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Harwood heights, IL

Harwood heights, IL.

Population: 29,538 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Harwood heights, IL is $395,391 — up 9.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $777,500 after a median 63 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,619/month. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very High, with coldwave, heatwave, icestorm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$395,391

Median home value

+9.5%

1-year change

63

Median days on market

Very High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$395,391
1-year appreciation
+9.5%
3-year appreciation
+24.8%
5-year appreciation
+30.4%
10-year appreciation
+67.1%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$395,391
House Price Index (state)
325.3 (+6.1% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$777,500
Median list price
$1.01M
Median price per sqft
$238
1-year sale-price change
+8.7%
Median days on market
63 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
For-sale inventory
58
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
2
1-year forecast
+2.9%
Days to pending
16 days
New listings (monthly)
30

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,619/mo
1-year rent change
-0.5%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,450/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,550/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,750/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,250/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,610/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
17.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.30/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
Garvy J Elem School, Oriole Park Elem School, Dirksen Elem School, Beard Elem School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very High
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, heatWave, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Low · coldWave: Very High · earthquake: Relatively High · hail: Relatively High · heatWave: Very High · iceStorm: Very High
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 28% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
1.0%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Lenz Oil Service, Inc. (19.4 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
52.0°F
Average high
60.0°F
Average low
44.0°F
Annual precipitation
44.9 in
Annual snowfall
22.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
57
Days with Good air quality
104
Days with Moderate air quality
227
Days with Unhealthy air quality
5
Highest AQI recorded (year)
223

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
15.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
366
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
415,402
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
343,243

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Pullman National Historical Park (22 mi)
National parks include
Pullman National Historical Park, Indiana Dunes National Park
Airports within 30 mi
11
Nearest airport
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) (4 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
49
Hospitals include
NORTHSHORE UNIVERSITY HEALTHSYSTEM - EVANSTON HOSPITAL, MT SINAI HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER, WEST SUBURBAN MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
340
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-29,533 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,965
Housing built before 1970
58.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
4.8%
Median annual property tax
$5,542
Mean commute to work
27 min
Households with broadband internet
78.6%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,269,519
Average weekly wage
$1,625
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Professional Services, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
987

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Harwood heightsState medianUS median
Median home value$395,391$195,432$289,727
Median sale price$777,500$212,000$325,000
Median days on market63 days48 days51 days
Typical rent$1,619/mo$1,800/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$5,542$2,696$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Harwood heights, IL?
$395,391.
What is the median sale price in Harwood heights, IL?
$777,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Harwood heights, IL?
Median days on market: 63 days.
What is typical rent in Harwood heights, IL?
Typical rent: $1,619/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Harwood heights, IL?
Overall risk: Very High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, heatWave, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning.
Is Harwood heights, IL in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Harwood heights, IL?
Risk to homes is higher than 28% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Harwood heights, IL?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Harwood heights, IL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Harwood heights, IL?
4 schools (4 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Harwood heights, IL walkable?
Walkability index: 15.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Harwood heights, IL?
Moderate. Median AQI: 57. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Harwood heights, IL?
Regional Price Parity: 97.3 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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