At a Glance
Median Income
$133,452
$45,205 per capita
Home Value
$372,500
Zillow: $615,993
Median Rent
$1,733/mo
34.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
10/100K
750/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
45.6%
95.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
6.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.0%
7.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
261 sunny days/yr
How Knollwood Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Knollwood's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Knollwood a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Knollwood residents earn a median household income of $133,452 , which is 78% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $45,205. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.8% 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 Knollwood is $372,500 , 32% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $615,993. Median rent is $1,733/month, with 34.8% 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 1971.
Safety & Crime
Knollwood reports 10 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 97% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 750/100K.
Education
45.6% of adults in Knollwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(35% above the national average).
95.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Knollwood has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 261 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population1,907
Median Age36.9 yrs
Density3,126/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$133,452
Per Capita$45,205
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty6.8%
County GDP$82,869M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,751
Housing
A+
Home Value$372,500
Rent$1,733
Ownership76.8%
Zillow$615,993
Housing Units668
Rent Burden34.8%
Crime
D
Violent10/100K
Property750/100K
Health
Obesity30.0%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking7.2%
Heart Disease3.8%
Premature Death5,610/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days261/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation689 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+45.6%
High School+95.7%
Graduate+18.3%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 60%
Commute24 min
Broadband98.7%
Internet Speed127 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries25
Did You Know?
The median home in Knollwood was built in 1971.
29.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Chicago O'Hare International (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.479 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.0% 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.
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