At a Glance
Median Income
$77,564
$30,252 per capita
Home Value
$242,400
Zillow: $289,220
Median Rent
$1,164/mo
29.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
164/100K
2,266/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.4%
74.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
9.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.2%
12.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Northlake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Northlake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Northlake a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Northlake residents earn a median household income of $77,564 , which is 3% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,252. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 137,804 business establishments, including 12,631 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Northlake is $242,400 , 14% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $289,220. Median rent is $1,164/month, with 29.6% 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 1958.
Safety & Crime
Northlake reports 164 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 57% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,266/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
15.4% of adults in Northlake hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(54% below the national average).
74.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Northlake has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population12,547
Median Age40.9 yrs
Density3,946/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$77,564
Per Capita$30,252
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty9.6%
County GDP$546,441M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,672
Housing
A+
Home Value$242,400
Rent$1,164
Ownership67.5%
Zillow$289,220
Housing Units4,704
Rent Burden29.6%
Crime
F
Violent164/100K
Property2,266/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault90/100K
Burglary164/100K
Health
Obesity32.2%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking12.2%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death8,536/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain37.9 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation647 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.4%
High School+74.4%
Graduate+3.6%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 28% / D 70%
Commute29 min
Broadband83.1%
Internet Speed174 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries188
Did You Know?
The median home in Northlake was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Chicago O'Hare International (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.505 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
13.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 174 Mbps.
There are 12,631 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 365 fatal vehicle crashes.
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