Illinois · Metropolitan Area
Knollwood is a small town in Illinois with a population of 1,907. Residents earn $133,452 per year, which is 78% above the national average.
Based on current data, Knollwood receives an overall livability score of 4.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Knollwood stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Knollwood is $133,452, which is significantly higher than the national average — 78% above $75,149. This places Knollwood among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Knollwood is $372,500, 32% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,733 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 45.6% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 95.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Knollwood experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 85.6% |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 14.4% |
| 7% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $133,452 |
| 78% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $45,205 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,751 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $143,679 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.8% |
| 45% 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 | 3.75% |
| Commute Time | 23.5 min |
| Work from Home | 29.3% |
| Census Median | $372,500 |
| 32% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $499,950 |
| Median List Price | $499,950 |
| $/Sq Ft | $137 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.5% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 4 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,733 |
| 49% above US avg |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 76.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $13,960 |
| 299% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.75% |
| Obesity | 30.0% |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.8% |
| Heart Disease | 3.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.4% |
| Asthma | 8.7% |
| COPD | 3.4% |
| Stroke | 2.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 14.2% |
| Depression | 18.1% |
| Mental Distress | 12.9% |
| Physical Distress | 8.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.8% |
| Premature Death | 5,610/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 98.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,211 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 55 |
| Annual Average | 48.4°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 689 ft (210 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,126/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.2846°N, 87.8793°W |
| County FIPS | 17097 |
Winner: Democrat by 20.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 45.6% |
| 35% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 3,126/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 | 23.5 min |
| Work from Home | 29.3% |