Hawthorn Woods, Illinois
Village · Population 9,584 · #228 in Illinois
About Hawthorn Woods
Hawthorn Woods is a close-knit town in northeastern Illinois with an estimated population of 9,584.
Hawthorn Woods holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 8.14 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,177 residents per square mile.
📰 Hawthorn Woods News Today
- Pamela S. Bryan Obituary (2026) - Hawthorn Woods, IL - Ahlgrim Family Funeral Services - Lake Zurich Location Legacy obituary · Aug 17
- Hawthorn Woods Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 26
- PAWS Chicago breaks ground on new Rescue Ranch facility in Hawthorn Woods, Illinois CBS News · Jul 19
- Former Hawthorn Woods man facing charges for allegedly voting multiple times in Illinois, Michigan Lake and McHenry County Scanner · Jun 29
- Bill Fairfield Obituary Jul 13, 2026 Davenport Family Funeral Homes And Crematory · Jul 13
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Hawthorn Woods Unique
- The only place in America named Hawthorn Woods — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in northeastern Illinois, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Illinois — one of 1,461 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 9,584.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 4 miles.
📍 Neighborhoods in Hawthorn Woods
📍 Bridlewoods📍 Copperfield📍 Estates of Stone Creek📍 Indian Creek Country Estates📍 Lake Corner📍 Lakewood Estates📍 Lochanora📍 Sylvan Lake📍 Thornfield📍 White Birch Lakes
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🍽️ Where to Eat in Hawthorn Woods
- Gilmer Road House — american
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Hawthorn Woods
- Bridlewoods Park reviews ★
- Copperfield Park reviews ★
- Heritage Oaks Park reviews ★
- Meadowlark Park and Arboretum reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Hawthorn Woods
- Lake Zurich Middle - N Campus
- Seth Paine Elem School
- Spencer Loomis Elementary School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIllinois
TypeVillage
Population (2024)9,584
Rank in state#228 of 1,294
Land area8.14 sq mi
Density1,177/sq mi
Coordinates42.2358, -88.0675