At a Glance
Median Income
$138,758
$78,412 per capita
Home Value
$598,800
Zillow: $642,171
Median Rent
$2,027/mo
36.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
105/100K
826/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
68.1%
96.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
3.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
23.7%
7.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Glenview Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Glenview's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Glenview a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Glenview residents earn a median household income of $138,758 , which is 85% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $78,412. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.5% 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 Glenview is $598,800 , 112% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $642,171. Median rent is $2,027/month, with 36.6% 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 1977.
Safety & Crime
Glenview reports 105 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 72% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 826/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
68.1% of adults in Glenview hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(102% above the national average).
96.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Glenview 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
Population47,682
Median Age46.3 yrs
Density3,295/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$138,758
Per Capita$78,412
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty3.5%
County GDP$82,869M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,751
Housing
A
Home Value$598,800
Rent$2,027
Ownership78.4%
Zillow$642,171
Housing Units19,560
Rent Burden36.6%
Crime
F
Violent105/100K
Property826/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault65/100K
Burglary139/100K
Health
Obesity23.7%
Diabetes7.4%
Smoking7.6%
Heart Disease3.7%
Premature Death5,610/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain39.5 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation633 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+68.1%
High School+96.7%
Graduate+34.5%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 60%
Commute29 min
Broadband93.8%
Internet Speed127 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries25
Did You Know?
Glenview was founded in 1899.
The median home in Glenview was built in 1977.
19.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Chicago O'Hare International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.479 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.0% 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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