At a Glance
Median Income
$250,001
$141,901 per capita
Home Value
$1,409,800
Zillow: $2,142,373
Median Rent
$3,501/mo
27.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
380/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
91.9%
99.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
0.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
22.5%
5.2% smoking rate
How Kenilworth Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kenilworth's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Kenilworth a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Kenilworth residents earn a median household income of $250,001 , which is 233% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $141,901. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.4% 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 Kenilworth is $1,409,800 , 400% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $2,142,373. Median rent is $3,501/month, with 27.1% 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 1938.
Safety & Crime
Kenilworth reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 380/100K.
Education
91.9% of adults in Kenilworth hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(173% above the national average).
99.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kenilworth has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population2,543
Median Age41.3 yrs
Density4,169/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born7.4%
Veterans2.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$250,001
Per Capita$141,901
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty0.4%
County GDP$82,869M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,751
Housing
B
Home Value$1,409,800
Rent$3,501
Ownership96.1%
Zillow$2,142,373
Housing Units829
Rent Burden27.1%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property380/100K
Health
Obesity22.5%
Diabetes5.5%
Smoking5.2%
Heart Disease3.2%
Premature Death5,610/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain32.3 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation614 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+91.9%
High School+99.5%
Graduate+48.1%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 60%
Commute34 min
Broadband98.6%
Internet Speed127 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries25
Did You Know?
Kenilworth was founded in 1889.
The median home in Kenilworth was built in 1938.
20.4% of residents use public transit to commute.
37.8% 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.
3.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 127 Mbps.
There are 1,607 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 55 fatal vehicle crashes.