Winnetka, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Lake County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
12,508
Population
3,283/sq mi density
$250,001
Median Income
$155,362 per capita
$1,206,300
Home Value
$1,940,311 Zillow
$1,750
Median Rent
46.2% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
82
Violent Crime/100K
666 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$250,001 median income, 2.3% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$1,206,300 home value, $1,750/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
82 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
87.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
12,508
Census 2023
Population Density
3,283
per square mile
Land Area
3.9
square miles (10.1 km²)
Median Age
42.4 yrs
9% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
50.8%
Male
49.2%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 90.4% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 0.3% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 2% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 2.4% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 4.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
90.4%
Black
0.3%
Hispanic
2%
Asian
2.4%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 88.6% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 10.6% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 0.8% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
88.6%
Spanish
10.6%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
7.9%
Veterans
4.0%
33% below US avg (6%)
Disability
5.6%
57% 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 | 12,508 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 3,283 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 3.9 sq mi |
| Median Age | 42.4 years |
Gender
| Male | 50.8% |
| Female | 49.2% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 90.4% |
| Black or African American | 0.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2.0% |
| Asian | 2.4% |
Language
| English Only | 88.6% |
| Spanish | 10.6% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 7.9% |
| Veterans | 4.0% |
| Disability | 5.6% |
| Health Insurance | 98.3% |
| Uninsured | 1.7% |
| Broadband Access | 98.1% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.479 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |