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Wilmette is a suburb of Chicago with a population of 27,801. 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.
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Real Estate
Median Home Value
$771,500
National
$281,900
Median Rent
$1,918
National
$1,268
Area Feel
Based on the housing stock, population density, and the proximity of amenities of the area.
Dense Suburban
Rent vs. Own
Rent
13%
Own
87%
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Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
gradeB+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
Assault
7.4
national 282.7
Murder
national 6.1
Rape
18.4
national 40.7
Robbery
11.1
national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
Burglary
158.4
national 500.1
Theft
1,005.7
national 2,042.8
Motor Vehicle Theft
88.4
national 284
Residents
Diversity
gradeB minus
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
<10 years
14%
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
21%
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Education Levels
National
Master's degree or higher
49%
national 13%
Bachelor's degree
34%
national 21%
Some college or associate's degree
10%
national 28%
High school diploma or equivalent
5%
national 26%
Less than high school diploma
2%
national 11%
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Working in Wilmette
Median Household Income
$183,750
National
$75,149
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Wilmette Reviews
Rating 4.27 out of 5 98 reviews
Rating 4 out of 5
Wilmette is a vibrant community just north of Chicago near Lake Michigan. I have been very fortunate to have such a wonderful experience in a town where inclusivity, compassion, and support are so highly valued. In the local school district, students are aided with a plethora of support systems, and the teachers are wonderfully selected. While there may not be much that needs changing in Wilmette, one area of note is the lack of diversity within the community. A predominantly white town, Wilmette does not have much opportunity to learn about the cultures and traditions of different minority groups. If we were able to attract young minority families to the area, I think it would be very well-rounded.
- Current Resident
- 8 months ago
Rating 5 out of 5
Wilmette is a peaceful town yet sheltered. Wilmette is like a suburban bubble where people have their heads wrapped around taking a million AP classes, having the most expensive clothes, and passive aggressively shaming anything that doesn’t fit in their bubble. Wilmette is definitely progressing but there is still a far way to go. The nature is beautiful, though the winters are frigid. Wilmette is a family centered town that offers learning and fun for all ages. How do we expand these opportunities and make wilmette more diverse? That’s an important question.
- Current Resident
- 8 months ago
Rating 5 out of 5
I love the small town feel while also being connected to Chicago and the lake. This is a great place to live and grow up.
- Current Resident
- 7 months ago
