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  3. /Lake County
  4. /Highwood
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Businesses

166

Jobs

1,344

State Licenses

171

Liquor Licenses

42

Avg Wage

$44K

Local Economy

Census CBP

166 businesses employ 1,344 people in the Highwood area, paying an average of $44K/year. 86.1% are small businesses (under 20 employees).

Top Industries

Accommodation and food services35
Retail trade20
Other services (except public administration)20
Professional, scientific, and technical services18
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services17
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State-Licensed Professionals

IDFPR

171 active IDFPR licenses across 42 license types. 11 new in the last 12 months.

By Category

Healthcare66
Security26
Real Estate20
Beauty & Wellness19
Counseling & Social Work19
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Liquor & Gaming

ILCCIGB

42 active liquor licenses in Highwood.

By Type

Restaurant22
Bar/Tavern6
Store5
Other4
Station & Convenience Store2
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