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Glenview

#18 in Best Places to Raise a Family in Illinois
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb of Chicago, IL
  • 107 reviews
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Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Public Schools
    A+
  2. Crime & Safety
    B+
  3. Housing
    B
  4. Nightlife
    B+
  5. Good for Families
    A+
  6. Diversity
    A-
  7. Jobs
    B+
  8. Weather
    C+
  9. Cost of Living
    C
  10. Health & Fitness
    A+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    A-
  12. Commute
    B+
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Glenview is a suburb of Chicago with a population of 47,066. Glenview is in Cook County and is one of the best places to live in Illinois. Living in Glenview offers residents a suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Glenview there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many retirees live in Glenview and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Glenview are highly rated.
About Glenview...
Population
47,066

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$488,300
National
$184,700
Median Rent
$1,732
National
$949
Area Feel
Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    17%
  • Own
    83%
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Glenview Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
B+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Assault
    50
    283
  • Murder
    0
    6
  • Rape
    4
    41
  • Robbery
    19
    136
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Burglary
    194
    500
  • Theft
    951
    2,043
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    40
    284
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Residents

Diversity
A-
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    12%
  • 10-17 years
    13%
  • 18-24 years
    5%
  • 25-34 years
    8%
  • 35-44 years
    11%
  • 45-54 years
    15%
  • 55-64 years
    15%
  • 65+ years
    21%
Education Levels
National
  • Master's degree or higher
    30%
    12%
  • Bachelor's degree
    33%
    19%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    19%
    29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    14%
    28%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4%
    13%

Working in Glenview

Jobs
B+
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$103,773
National
$55,322
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Glenview Reviews

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There is alot of drugs and violence going on in glenview, even though it is a smaller town. I went to glenbrook south and graduated in 2011, i was oblivious and thought Glenview was a "goody to shoes" and didnt have drugs like coke and weed. I was a senior when I found out and now 8 years later, i think it has just gotten worse. I would like to see more special ed facilities. I am a behavioral therapist who works with the disabled and autistic and I feel there needs to be more resources for them. I love the schools i went to growing up, i think the schools and their teaching is very good. The housing is rather expensive though, i have lived at the same adress for almost 25 yrs with the exception of a 3 month break. Other than that, i love glenview. Thats my home!
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Glenview has been my home since I was born, and I am so thankful to be raised in this village that has given me so many resources to achieve happiness and success in life. The schools are extraordinary, really preparing students for their next level of education. I can attest to this for both private and public schools, having attended St. Catherine Labouré for grade school and Glenbrook South High School (GBS). GBS provides a plethora of intriguing classes from all fields, as well as countless clubs and sports. For most of its years, Glenview had been an agricultural center, but now it is a mainly residential area full of an impressive variety of quality restaurants, stores, entertainment, and beautiful nature and wildlife areas. I am so fortunate to live in Glenview, and I appreciate the memories of times of self-fulfillment in school and extracurriculars, with my family, and with friends I have made to keep for the rest of my life. Free public transportation would be beneficial.
Great area for families with excellent public and private schools. Decent nightlife at the centrally located Glen Town Center- Glenview's hub. A quaint downtown scene that is always busy. An expensive area with little diversity, with the majority of the population being white. Centrally located just outside Chicago. The two metra train stops in Glenview offer easy transportation to and from Chicago.