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Kenilworth, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Lake County County

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 27.1% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
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
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
91.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Kenilworth, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$250,001
233% above
$141,901 per capita
Home Value
$1,409,800
400% above
Zillow: $2,003,075
Median Rent
$3,501/mo
201% above
27.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
1,485/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
91.9%
173% above
99.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
44% below
0.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
22.5%
30% below
5.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
260 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
333%
Home Value
500%
Rent
301%
Poverty
3%
Bachelor's
273%
Unemployment
56%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Kenilworth a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 — Great
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 2.0% (44% 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 $2,003,075. 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 1,485/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

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 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

Population2,543
Median Age41.3 yrs
Density4,169/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.9%

Economy

A+
Median Income$250,001
Per Capita$141,901
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty0.4%
County GDP$82,869M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,751

Housing

B
Home Value$1,409,800
Rent$3,501
Ownership96.1%
Zillow$2,003,075
Housing Units829
Rent Burden27.1%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,485/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary161/100K

Health

Obesity22.5%
Diabetes5.5%
Smoking5.2%
Heart Disease3.2%
Premature Death5,610/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain39.5 in/yr
AQI43 (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.
3.2% 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.