At a Glance
Median Income
$250,001
$145,321 per capita
Home Value
$1,354,900
Zillow: $1,538,918
Median Rent
$2,097/mo
31.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
23/100K
720/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
88.2%
99.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
1.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
23.1%
5.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Glencoe Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Glencoe's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Glencoe a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Glencoe residents earn a median household income of $250,001 , which is 233% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $145,321. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 19,967 business establishments, including 1,607 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Glencoe is $1,354,900 , 381% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,538,918. Median rent is $2,097/month, with 31.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.
Safety & Crime
Glencoe reports 23 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 94% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 720/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
88.2% of adults in Glencoe hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(162% above the national average).
99.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Glencoe has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population8,715
Median Age45.4 yrs
Density2,343/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$250,001
Per Capita$145,321
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty1.3%
County GDP$82,869M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,751
Housing
B+
Home Value$1,354,900
Rent$2,097
Ownership91.9%
Zillow$1,538,918
Housing Units3,310
Rent Burden31.7%
Crime
F
Violent23/100K
Property720/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault23/100K
Burglary124/100K
Health
Obesity23.1%
Diabetes5.8%
Smoking5.6%
Heart Disease3.3%
Premature Death5,610/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain39.5 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation670 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+88.2%
High School+99.8%
Graduate+48.8%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 60%
Commute38 min
Broadband93.9%
Internet Speed127 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries25
Did You Know?
Glencoe was founded in 1869.
The median home in Glencoe was built in 1955.
19.2% of residents use public transit to commute.
27.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Chicago O'Hare International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.479 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
7.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 127 Mbps.
There are 1,607 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 55 fatal vehicle crashes.
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