At a Glance
Median Income
$155,321
$85,680 per capita
Home Value
$644,100
Zillow: $664,345
Median Rent
$2,334/mo
31.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
27/100K
1,448/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
73.1%
97.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
2.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
22.6%
6.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Northbrook Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Northbrook's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Northbrook 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
Northbrook residents earn a median household income of $155,321 , which is 107% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $85,680. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.4% 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 Northbrook is $644,100 , 128% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $664,345. Median rent is $2,334/month, with 31.5% 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 1975.
Safety & Crime
Northbrook reports 27 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 93% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,448/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
73.1% of adults in Northbrook hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(117% above the national average).
97.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Northbrook 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
Population34,642
Median Age49.2 yrs
Density2,614/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$155,321
Per Capita$85,680
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty2.4%
County GDP$82,869M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,751
Housing
A
Home Value$644,100
Rent$2,334
Ownership86.6%
Zillow$664,345
Housing Units14,866
Rent Burden31.5%
Crime
F
Violent27/100K
Property1,448/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault3/100K
Burglary175/100K
Health
Obesity22.6%
Diabetes6.7%
Smoking6.7%
Heart Disease3.5%
Premature Death5,610/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain39.5 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation669 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+73.1%
High School+97.3%
Graduate+39.8%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 60%
Commute28 min
Broadband93.7%
Internet Speed127 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries25
Did You Know?
Northbrook was founded in 1901.
The median home in Northbrook was built in 1975.
27.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Chicago O'Hare International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.479 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.4% 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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