At a Glance
Median Income
$94,063
$43,332 per capita
Home Value
$225,000
Zillow: $352,142
Bachelor's Degree+
14.5%
96.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
12.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.3%
13.2% smoking rate
How New Trier Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows New Trier's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is New Trier a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
New Trier residents earn a median household income of $94,063 , which is 25% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $43,332. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,388 business establishments, including 102 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in New Trier is $225,000 , 20% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $352,142. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.
Education
14.5% of adults in New Trier hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(57% below the national average).
96.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
New Trier has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population77
Median Age44.4 yrs
Density405/mi²
Male / Female46% / 55%
Foreign Born2.6%
Veterans3.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$94,063
Per Capita$43,332
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty12.5%
County GDP$3,916M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,164
Housing
A+
Home Value$225,000
Rent
Ownership93.9%
Zillow$352,142
Housing Units28
Rent Burden29.2%
Health
Obesity34.3%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking13.2%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death6,296/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain33.3 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation974 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.5%
High School+96.4%
Graduate+4.3%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 41%
Commute37 min
Broadband81.8%
Internet Speed163 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5
Did You Know?
New Trier was founded in 1856.
The median home in New Trier was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 163 Mbps.
There are 102 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.