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Wilmette
  • Suburb of Chicago, IL

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Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade A+
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade B
  3. Housing
    grade B
  4. Nightlife
    grade B
  5. Good for Families
    grade A+
  6. Diversity
    grade B minus
  7. Jobs
    grade A minus
  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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Wilmette is a suburb of Chicago with a population of 27,895. Wilmette is in Cook County and is one of the best places to live in Illinois. Living in Wilmette offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Wilmette there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many retirees live in Wilmette and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Wilmette are highly rated.

About

About Wilmette...
Population
27,895

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$710,400
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,464
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Dense Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    12%
  • Own
    88%
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Wilmette Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade B
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    11.2
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    0
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    18.7
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    7.5
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    97
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    683
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    25.7
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade B minus
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    13%
  • 10-17 years
    16%
  • 18-24 years
    4%
  • 25-34 years
    4%
  • 35-44 years
    11%
  • 45-54 years
    17%
  • 55-64 years
    14%
  • 65+ years
    20%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    50%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    34%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    10%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    5%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2%
    national  11%

Working in Wilmette

Jobs
grade A minus
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$173,967
National
$69,021

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