At a Glance
Median Income
$93,550
$44,330 per capita
Home Value
$368,600
Zillow: $433,130
Median Rent
$1,491/mo
31.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
208/100K
2,703/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
50.8%
91.6% high school+
Unemployment
5.3%
7.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.1%
9.9% smoking rate
How Skokie Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Skokie's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Skokie a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Skokie residents earn a median household income of $93,550 , which is 24% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $44,330. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3% (47% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.9% 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 Skokie is $368,600 , 31% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $433,130. Median rent is $1,491/month, with 31.6% 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
Skokie reports 208 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 45% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,703/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
50.8% of adults in Skokie hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(51% above the national average).
91.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Skokie has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population66,427
Median Age42.6 yrs
Density6,603/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born38.8%
Veterans2.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$93,550
Per Capita$44,330
Unemployment5.3%
Poverty7.9%
County GDP$82,869M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,751
Housing
A
Home Value$368,600
Rent$1,491
Ownership74.1%
Zillow$433,130
Housing Units25,134
Rent Burden31.6%
Crime
F
Violent208/100K
Property2,703/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault111/100K
Burglary717/100K
Health
Obesity25.1%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking9.9%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death5,610/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain32.3 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation623 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+50.8%
High School+91.6%
Graduate+20.1%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 60%
Commute27 min
Broadband93.3%
Internet Speed127 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries25
Did You Know?
Skokie was founded in 1833.
The median home in Skokie was built in 1958.
16.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Chicago O'Hare International (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.479 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.9% of the population has a disability.
38.8% 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.