Hawthorn Woods is a small town of about 7,500 people in Illinois, with a price point above the national middle.
| State | Illinois |
|---|---|
| Population | 7,500 |
| Median home value | $540,000 |
| Active listings | 26 |
| Median across Illinois communities we track | $355,000 |
The Hawthorn Woods housing market
At $540,000, the median home value sits about 52% above the median of the 117 communities we track in Illinois.
Inventory is thin — roughly 26 active listings at last count. In a market this small, a single well-priced listing can draw multiple offers, and waiting for more selection often means waiting months.
Search homes in Hawthorn Woods
Current listings for Hawthorn Woods are maintained on the following sites:
- Homes for sale in Hawthorn Woods — hawthornwoodshomesforsale.com
- Real estate in Hawthorn Woods — hawthornwoodsrealestate.com
- Luxury homes for sale in Hawthorn Woods — hawthornwoodsluxuryhomes.com
These are external sites operated independently of 1PropertyHub. We do not control their listings, pricing, or availability, and we are not a party to any transaction arising from them.
Buying in Hawthorn Woods
Above the national middle, property tax and insurance become a larger share of the monthly payment than buyers expect. Model the full payment, not just principal and interest.
Before you make an offer, work out what the monthly payment actually looks like at this price level. Our mortgage calculator includes property tax, insurance, and mortgage insurance rather than just principal and interest, and the affordability calculator solves backwards from your income to a purchase price a lender would support. If you are weighing a purchase against continuing to rent, the rent vs buy calculator accounts for transaction costs on both ends.
Investing in Hawthorn Woods
For rental investors, the questions here are rent-to-price ratio, the property tax burden, insurance cost, and the depth of the tenant pool at this population size. Underwrite with honest vacancy, management, maintenance, and capital reserves rather than rent minus mortgage — see our cash flow calculator and the rental underwriting guide. Verify short-term rental rules with the municipality before assuming any STR strategy will be permitted.
Nearby communities in Illinois
- Gilberts, IL
- Inverness, IL
- Spring Grove, IL
- Lincolnshire, IL
- Oak Brook, IL
- Round Lake, IL
- Island Lake, IL
- Long Grove, IL
Frequently asked questions
What is the median home value in Hawthorn Woods, IL?
The median home value in Hawthorn Woods is approximately $540,000. At $540,000, the median home value sits about 52% above the median of the 117 communities we track in Illinois. Values move with the market and vary widely by neighborhood, condition, and lot — treat this as a starting point and verify against recent closed sales before pricing an offer.
How many homes are for sale in Hawthorn Woods?
There were roughly 26 active listings at last count. Inventory is thin — roughly 26 active listings at last count. In a market this small, a single well-priced listing can draw multiple offers, and waiting for more selection often means waiting months. For current inventory, see Homes for sale in Hawthorn Woods, Real estate in Hawthorn Woods, Luxury homes for sale in Hawthorn Woods.
What should I know before buying in Hawthorn Woods?
Above the national middle, property tax and insurance become a larger share of the monthly payment than buyers expect. Model the full payment, not just principal and interest. Beyond the property itself, confirm the property tax rate and any exemptions with the county assessor, and get an insurance quote before you are under contract — both vary far more by location than buyers expect. Our Illinois state guide covers closing practice and property law.