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Glenview
  • Suburb of Chicago, IL

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Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade A+
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade C+
  3. Housing
    grade B
  4. Nightlife
    grade B+
  5. Good for Families
    grade A+
  6. Diversity
    grade A minus
  7. Jobs
    grade B+
  8. Weather
    grade C+
  9. Cost of Living
    grade C
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade A+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A
  12. Commute
    grade B+

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Glenview is a suburb of Chicago with a population of 48,150. Glenview is in Cook County and is one of the best places to live in Illinois. Living in Glenview offers residents a dense 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

About Glenview...
Population
48,150

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$529,500
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,893
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Dense Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    21%
  • Own
    79%
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Glenview Rankings

Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and expert insights.

Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade C+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    60.9
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    2.1
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    14.7
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    21
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    203.8
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    645.2
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    50.4
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A minus
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    12%
  • 10-17 years
    12%
  • 18-24 years
    5%
  • 25-34 years
    6%
  • 35-44 years
    12%
  • 45-54 years
    15%
  • 55-64 years
    14%
  • 65+ years
    23%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    34%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    34%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    17%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    10%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4%
    national  11%

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