Winnetka
- Suburb of Chicago, IL
Suburb
Winnetka
- grade A+Overall Grade
- Suburb of Chicago, IL
- Rating 4.53 out of 5 19 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade A+
- Crime & Safetygrade B+
- Housinggrade B
- Nightlifegrade B minus
- Good for Familiesgrade A+
- Diversitygrade C
- Jobsgrade A minus
- Weathergrade C+
- Cost of Livinggrade C
- Health & Fitnessgrade A+
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade A
- Commutegrade B+
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Real Estate
Median Home Value
$1,123,700
National
$244,900Median Rent
$1,649
National
$1,163Area Feel
Sparse Suburban
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Winnetka 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
- Assault40.7national 282.7
- Murder0national 6.1
- Rape24.4national 40.7
- Robbery0national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary65.2national 500.1
- Theft562national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft138.5national 284
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Working in Winnetka
Jobs
grade A minus
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$250,001
National
$69,021Top Private Schools Near Winnetka
- grade A+
Lake Forest Academy
- Rating 4.67 out of 5 85 reviews
- grade A+
Roycemore School
- Rating 4.59 out of 5 158 reviews
- grade A+
North Shore Country Day
- Rating 4.42 out of 5 86 reviews
- grade A+
Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart
- Rating 4.39 out of 5 72 reviews
- grade A+
Beacon Academy
- Rating 4.4 out of 5 25 reviews
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Winnetka Reviews
Rating 4.53 out of 5 19 reviews
I grew up in Winnetka as did my mom. It’s a wonderful town. As kids and teens, we rode our bikes all over, and there are stop signs on every corner so kids can safely walk everywhere. There are lots of parks, activities at the Community House, and excelkent beach access. There are large beaches and small pocket beaches at the end of all East-West streets. Being literally in the shores of Lake Michigan is fantastic. There is a golf course, AC Nielson Tennis Courts, indoor skating and outdoor skating at town parks, swimming at New Trier. Lots of schools - public. Private, and two Parochial schools- all in town! Uptown Winnetka is great and so is Hubbard Woods. Three Metra train stops, which is terrific, Most towns on the North Shore Line only have one. Trains run below ground so it’s very safe. Easy access to Chicago, or by driving via Sheridan Rd to Lake Shore Drive or Edens expresssway. Lots of village traditions and a lovely library. Very pretty village and neighborhoods.
I really like the town. I've lived here for 15 years. As a guy in my twenties I lived all over the country. The people are really nice here and it's safe livin. Overall the town is really beautiful. It's a great place to raise a family. From my time here, I have seen lots of people do well in this area. They can have a peaceful life spending their time outdoors. It's pretty close to the city so, you have access of a lot of things to do there. I hear the education system in town is pretty good. I went to a different schooling system so it's difficult for me to judge.
Winnetka is a clean, respectable suburb just outside of Chicago. The amazing thing about Winnetka (aside from the optimal location just off Lake Michigan) is the people! Walking around the town, there is a positive atmosphere and everyone is willing to say "hello!"