Patrick Milhaupt

Tucked between Highland Park and Fort Sheridan, Highwood punches well above its weight — an authentic restaurant and arts scene, a diverse and energetic community, and real estate values that offer some of the best entry points on the entire North Shore.

With its acclaimed schools, lakefront beach, Bahá'í Temple landmark, and a housing market that spans every luxury price tier, Wilmette may be the single most complete community on the entire North Shore. Here's everything buyers need to know.

Home to Ravinia Festival, Highland Park Country Club, and one of the North Shore's most architecturally diverse housing stocks, Highland Park offers remarkable range — from first-move-up colonials to $8M+ estate-tier masterworks.