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Skokie
  • Town in Illinois
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Chicago

Skokie

#47 in Best Suburbs to Live in Illinois
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      B minus
    3. Housing
      B minus
    4. Nightlife
      A minus
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      A+
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      C+
    10. Health & Fitness
      A+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      A minus
    Skokie is a town in Illinois with a population of 67,444. Skokie is in Cook County and is one of the best places to live in Illinois. Living in Skokie offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents own their homes. In Skokie there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals and retirees live in Skokie and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Skokie are highly rated.
    About Skokie...
    Population
    67,444
    Town near
    Chicago
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $334,900
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,287
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Urban Suburban Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      28%
    • Own
      72%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      112.6
      282.7
    • Murder
      1.6
      6.1
    • Rape
      27.3
      40.7
    • Robbery
      56.3
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      202.7
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,713.2
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      126.5
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      13%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      7%
    • 25-34 years
      10%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      15%
    • 65+ years
      20%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      19%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      30%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      24%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      18%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      8%
      11%
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    Working in Skokie

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $80,543
    National
    $69,021
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