Illinois · Metropolitan Area
Kenilworth is a small town in Illinois with a population of 2,543. Residents earn $250,001 per year, which is 233% above the national average.
Based on current data, Kenilworth receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Kenilworth stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Kenilworth is $250,001, which is significantly higher than the national average — 233% above $75,149. This places Kenilworth among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.0%. Only 0.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.
The median home value in Kenilworth is $1,409,800, making it a premium housing market at 400% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $3,501 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 5.6x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Kenilworth is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,755 per 100,000, near the national average.
Kenilworth is a highly educated community — 91.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 99.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Kenilworth experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.5 inches, including 33.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 89.8% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 10.2% |
| 24% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $250,001 |
| 233% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $141,901 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,751 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $143,679 |
| Unemployment | 2.0% |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.4% |
| 97% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 19,967 |
| County GDP | $82,869M |
| Restaurants | 1,607 |
| Healthcare | 2,211 |
| Retail | 2,099 |
| Manufacturing | 811 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $13,960 |
| 299% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.99% |
| Commute Time | 34.1 min |
| Work from Home | 37.8% |
| Census Median | $1,409,800 |
| 400% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $2,003,075 |
| Median List Price | $2,495,000 |
| Median List Price | $2,495,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $564 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 106.9% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 7 |
| Census Median Rent | $3,501 |
| 201% above US avg |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 96.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $13,960 |
| 299% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.99% |
| Obesity | 22.5% |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 5.5% |
| Heart Disease | 3.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 21.1% |
| Asthma | 9.0% |
| COPD | 2.8% |
| Stroke | 1.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 23.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 10.4% |
| Depression | 20.2% |
| Mental Distress | 12.1% |
| Physical Distress | 6.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 99.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.8% |
| Premature Death | 5,610/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 98.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,211 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 1,755.1/100K |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 351.0/100K |
| Theft | 1,365.1/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 39.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 55 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 49.6°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 39.5 inches |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 33.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 614 ft (187 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,169/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.0888°N, 87.7145°W |
| County FIPS | 17097 |
Winner: Democrat by 20.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 91.9% |
| 173% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 99.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 4,169/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 25 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,211 |
| Restaurants | 1,607 |
| Retail Stores | 2,099 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 55 |
| Avg Commute | 34.1 min |
| Work from Home | 37.8% |