Kenilworth, IL

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.

4.0 /5.0
A Great
2,543 Population 4,169/sq mi density
$250,001 Median Income $141,901 per capita
$1,409,800 Home Value $2,003,075 Zillow
$3,501 Median Rent
50°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$250,001 median income, 2.0% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$1,409,800 home value, $3,501/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K (100% below avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
91.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $250,001
233% higher than US avg
Home Value $1,409,800
400% higher than US avg
Violent Crime 0/100K
100% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 91.9%
173% higher than US avg
Median Rent $3,501
201% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 22.5%
30% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.0%
44% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.4%
97% lower than US avg

How Kenilworth Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population2,543
Median Age41.3 yrs
Density4,169/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 85%

Economy

A+
Median Income$250,001
Per Capita$141,901
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty0.4%
County GDP$82,869M
Commute34 min

Housing

B
Home Value$1,409,800
Rent$3,501
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$2,003,075

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,755/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary351/100K

Health

Obesity22.5%
UninsuredN/A
Depression20.2%
Heart Disease3.2%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain39.5 in/yr
Elevation614 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+91.9%
High School+99.5%
School Score5.34

Community

2024 VoteR 39% / D 60%
Commute34 min
Libraries25

Is Kenilworth a Good Place to Live?

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.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Safety & Crime

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.

Education

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.

Climate & Weather

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.

Kenilworth has a population of 2,543 with a density of 4,169 people per square mile. The median age is 41.3 years, 6% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (85.3%).

Population

2,543
Total Population
4,169
People / sq mi
41.3yrs
Median Age
6% above US avg
0.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.4%
Female 51.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Kenilworth vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only89.8%
14% above US avg
Spanish10.2%
24% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Kenilworth vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Kenilworth is $250,001, which is 233% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.

Income: Kenilworth vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$250,001
233% above US avg
Per Capita Income$141,901
Avg Weekly Wage$1,751
IRS Avg AGI$143,679

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.0%
44% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.4%
97% below US avg
Establishments (County)19,967
County GDP$82,869M

Business (County)

Restaurants1,607
Healthcare2,211
Retail2,099
Manufacturing811

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$13,960
299% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate0.99%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time34.1 min
Work from Home37.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Kenilworth is $1,409,800, 400% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $3,501 (201% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $2,003,075.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$1,409,800
400% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$2,003,075
Median List Price$2,495,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$2,495,000
$/Sq Ft$564
Homes Sold2
Sale-to-List Ratio106.9%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory7

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$3,501
201% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$774
1 Bedroom$854
2 Bedrooms$1,063
3 Bedrooms$1,370
4 Bedrooms$1,561

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied96.1%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$13,960
299% above US avg
Effective Rate0.99%
In Kenilworth, 22.5% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 20.2% report depression. 10.4% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Kenilworth vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity22.5%
30% below US avg
Diabetes5.5%
Heart Disease3.2%
High Blood Pressure21.1%
Asthma9.0%
COPD2.8%
Stroke1.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking23.9%
Physical Inactivity10.4%
Depression20.2%
Mental Distress12.1%
Physical Distress6.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate99.3%
Checkup Rate76.8%
Premature Death5,610/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.7/10
Exercise Access98.2%
Healthcare Facilities2,211
Kenilworth has a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents, 100% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,755 per 100,000 (10% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Kenilworth vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault0.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,755.1/100K
10% below US avg
Burglary351.0/100K
Theft1,365.1/100K
Vehicle Theft39.0/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)55

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
Kenilworth has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 39.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average49.6°F
8% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall39.5 inches
4% above US avg
Snowfall33.6 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation614 ft (187 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density4,169/sq mi
Coordinates42.0888°N, 87.7145°W
County FIPS17097
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 91.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (173% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 20.8-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 38.9%
D 59.7%

Winner: Democrat by 20.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+91.9%
173% above US avg
High School+99.5%
School Test Score5.34
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density4,169/sq mi
Total Area0.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries25
Healthcare Facilities2,211
Restaurants1,607
Retail Stores2,099

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)55
C+ Safety Grade (2.5/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute34.1 min
Work from Home37.8%

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