At a Glance
Median Income
$250,001
$155,362 per capita
Home Value
$1,206,300
Zillow: $1,777,364
Median Rent
$1,750/mo
46.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
8/100K
637/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
87.3%
99.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
1.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
23.0%
5.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Winnetka Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Winnetka's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Winnetka a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Winnetka residents earn a median household income of $250,001 , which is 233% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $155,362. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.0% 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 Winnetka is $1,206,300 , 328% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,777,364. Median rent is $1,750/month, with 46.2% 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 1938.
Safety & Crime
Winnetka reports 8 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 98% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 637/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
87.3% of adults in Winnetka hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(159% above the national average).
99.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Winnetka has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population12,508
Median Age42.4 yrs
Density3,283/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$250,001
Per Capita$155,362
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty1.0%
County GDP$82,869M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,751
Housing
B+
Home Value$1,206,300
Rent$1,750
Ownership92.2%
Zillow$1,777,364
Housing Units4,728
Rent Burden46.2%
Crime
C
Violent8/100K
Property637/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault8/100K
Burglary105/100K
Health
Obesity23.0%
Diabetes5.8%
Smoking5.6%
Heart Disease3.3%
Premature Death5,610/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain39.5 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation640 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+87.3%
High School+99.1%
Graduate+50.3%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 60%
Commute34 min
Broadband98.2%
Internet Speed127 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries25
Did You Know?
Winnetka was founded in 1869.
The median home in Winnetka was built in 1938.
18.5% of residents use public transit to commute.
27.5% 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.
4.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.
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