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Winnetka
  • Suburb of Chicago, IL
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Suburb
Chicago

Winnetka

#5 in Best Places to Raise a Family in Cook County
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      A minus
    3. Housing
      B
    4. Nightlife
      B minus
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      C minus
    7. Jobs
      A minus
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      B minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      A+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B+
    Winnetka is a suburb of Chicago with a population of 12,658. Winnetka is in Cook County and is one of the best places to live in Illinois. Living in Winnetka offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Winnetka there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Residents of Winnetka tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Winnetka are highly rated.
    About Winnetka...
    Population
    12,658
    Suburb of
    Chicago
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $1,123,700
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,649
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      9%
    • Own
      91%
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    Winnetka Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    A minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      24.3
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      8.1
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      97.3
      500.1
    • Theft
      507.8
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      137.9
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    C minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      18%
    • 10-17 years
      14%
    • 18-24 years
      4%
    • 25-34 years
      5%
    • 35-44 years
      11%
    • 45-54 years
      17%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      17%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      51%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      40%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      6%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      2%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      1%
      11%
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    Working in Winnetka

    Jobs
    A minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $250,001
    National
    $69,021
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