Wilmette, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Lake County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
27,550
Population
5,102/sq mi density
$192,300
Median Income
$109,840 per capita
$802,200
Home Value
$1,014,121 Zillow
$1,968
Median Rent
27.3% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
22
Violent Crime/100K
1,192 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$192,300 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$802,200 home value, $1,968/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
22 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
84.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
27,550
Census 2023
Population Density
5,102
per square mile
Land Area
5.4
square miles (14.0 km²)
Median Age
45.7 yrs
17% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
49.1%
Male
50.9%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 80% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 0.6% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 5% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 11.9% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 2.5% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
80%
Black
0.6%
Hispanic
5%
Asian
11.9%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 80.4% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 18.9% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 0.7% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
80.4%
Spanish
18.9%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
15.6%
Veterans
2.9%
52% below US avg (6%)
Disability
8.2%
37% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
98.3%
8% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
1.7%
80% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.479
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 27,550 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 5,102 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 5.4 sq mi |
| Median Age | 45.7 years |
Gender
| Male | 49.1% |
| Female | 50.9% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 80.0% |
| Black or African American | 0.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.0% |
| Asian | 11.9% |
Language
| English Only | 80.4% |
| Spanish | 18.9% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 15.6% |
| Veterans | 2.9% |
| Disability | 8.2% |
| Health Insurance | 98.3% |
| Uninsured | 1.7% |
| Broadband Access | 94.3% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.479 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |