Winnetka, IL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 6/10
directions_bus Transit 6/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 1/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 9/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 9/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
directions_run Walkability
Moderately Walkable. Some errands can be done on foot, but walking may be limited by distance, infrastructure, or availability of nearby amenities.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Sufficient Access. Public transportation is available but may have limitations in frequency, coverage, or convenience.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Very Accessible. Reaching the airport is easy and manageable, suitable for most travel needs.
accessibility Hospitals
Well-Served. A good range of reputable hospitals and healthcare providers are easily accessible, ensuring reliable medical services.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
12,508 332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
82.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
87.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$250,001 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
97.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
37 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$1,206,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,501 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,569 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
83.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Cook County
6
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin Metro Area
4
Illinois
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Cook County
5
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin Metro Area
4
Illinois
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 11 23
Feb 2 8 26
Mar 2 5 36
Apr 3 1 48
May 4 0 57
Jun 4 0 67
Jul 4 0 73
Aug 5 0 72
Sep 3 0 64
Oct 3 0 52
Nov 3 1 40
Dec 2 8 26

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 68% of residents leaning left and 27% leaning right.

Liberal (69%) (28%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 19%
Hillary Clinton 76%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 10, IL State Senate District 9, IL State House District 18, IL
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Schools

The Skokie School
<1 miles, W • 4.1 star
French School
<1 miles, E
Carleton W Washburne School
<1 miles, W • 4.1 star
Crow Island Elem School
<1 miles, SW • 4.1 star
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Colleges

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Hospitals

Presence Saint Francis Hospital
6 miles, S • 3.2 star
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Airports

Chicago Midway International Airport
22 miles, SW • 4.1 star
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