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Winthrop Harbor
  • Suburb of Chicago, IL

Report Card

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

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Winthrop Harbor is a suburb of Chicago with a population of 6,728. Winthrop Harbor is in Lake County. Living in Winthrop Harbor offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. In Winthrop Harbor there are a lot of parks. Many young professionals live in Winthrop Harbor and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Winthrop Harbor are above average.

About

About Winthrop Harbor...
Population
6,728

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$205,600
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,086
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Rural
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    19%
  • Own
    81%
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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
    104.1
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    0
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    59.5
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    14.9
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    59.5
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    237.8
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    44.6
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade B
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    8%
  • 10-17 years
    7%
  • 18-24 years
    8%
  • 25-34 years
    10%
  • 35-44 years
    11%
  • 45-54 years
    12%
  • 55-64 years
    24%
  • 65+ years
    20%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    5%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    17%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    36%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    37%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    5%
    national  11%

Working in Winthrop Harbor

Jobs
grade C+
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$85,536
National
$69,021

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