At a Glance
Median Income
$192,300
$109,840 per capita
Home Value
$802,200
Zillow: $1,014,121
Median Rent
$1,968/mo
27.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
22/100K
1,192/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
84.6%
98.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
2.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
22.5%
5.8% smoking rate
How Wilmette Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wilmette's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wilmette 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
Wilmette residents earn a median household income of $192,300 , which is 156% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $109,840. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.8% 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 Wilmette is $802,200 , 185% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,014,121. Median rent is $1,968/month, with 27.3% 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 1956.
Safety & Crime
Wilmette reports 22 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 94% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,192/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
84.6% of adults in Wilmette hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(151% above the national average).
98.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wilmette 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
Population27,550
Median Age45.7 yrs
Density5,102/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born15.6%
Veterans2.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$192,300
Per Capita$109,840
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty2.8%
County GDP$82,869M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,751
Housing
A
Home Value$802,200
Rent$1,968
Ownership88.4%
Zillow$1,014,121
Housing Units10,789
Rent Burden27.3%
Crime
F
Violent22/100K
Property1,192/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault7/100K
Burglary345/100K
Health
Obesity22.5%
Diabetes6.3%
Smoking5.8%
Heart Disease3.3%
Premature Death5,610/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain32.3 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation628 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+84.6%
High School+98.7%
Graduate+49.4%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 60%
Commute35 min
Broadband94.3%
Internet Speed127 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries25
Did You Know?
Wilmette was founded in 1872.
The median home in Wilmette was built in 1956.
16.4% of residents use public transit to commute.
32.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Chicago O'Hare International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.479 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.2% of the population has a disability.
15.6% 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.