Living in Glenview, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Glenview · Census data 2020–2024
Glenview has 47,752 residents with a median age of 46.5. The median household income is $143,056 (72% higher than the Illinois median), the median home value is $609,600, the median rent is $2,148/month.
Glenview at a glance
- Population
- 47,752
- Median age
- 46.5State: 39
- Median household income
- $143,056State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $609,600State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $2,148/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 78.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 68.3%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Glenview a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 72% higher than the Illinois median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 3.4%; a poverty rate of 6%.
Cons: Home values 132% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Glenview
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Glenview the median home value is $609,600, 83% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,148 per month, which is 37.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,269 a month in housing costs.
Glenview median household income
The median household income in Glenview is $143,056 and the income per person is $80,691. 6% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Glenview: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 19,207
- Owner-occupied
- 78.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.1%
- Vacant
- 4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.53
Glenview demographics
- Population
- 47,752
- Median age
- 46.5
- Under 18
- 24.1%
- 65 and older
- 25.5%
- Households
- 18,448
- Foreign-born
- 22.6%
- Veterans
- 3.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Glenview ›
Education in Glenview
68.3% of adults 25 and older in Glenview have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 33.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Glenview
- Unemployment rate
- 3.4%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 22.6%
- Drive alone
- 61.6%
- Public transit
- 6.1%
- Walk to work
- 1.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.5%
Glenview vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenview | 47,752 | $143,056 | $609,600 | $2,148 |
| Golf | 518 | $242,772 | $954,700 | — |
| Northfield | 5,487 | $161,500 | $878,300 | $2,083 |
| Northbrook | 34,585 | $157,782 | $652,300 | $2,463 |
| Morton Grove | 24,619 | $111,116 | $389,100 | $2,164 |
| Niles | 30,064 | $75,274 | $358,700 | $1,336 |
| Winnetka | 12,484 | $250,001 | $1,337,800 | $1,842 |
| Glencoe | 8,701 | $248,933 | $1,432,500 | $2,211 |
| Wilmette | 27,503 | $190,662 | $810,600 | $1,978 |
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What is the median household income in Glenview, IL?
The median household income in Glenview is $143,056, 72% higher than the Illinois median of $83,390 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Glenview?
The median home value in Glenview is $609,600, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Glenview?
The median gross rent in Glenview is $2,148 per month, about 37.1% of household income.
Is Glenview, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 72% higher than the Illinois median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 3.4%; a poverty rate of 6%. Minuses: home values 132% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Glenview?
The median age in Glenview is 46.5 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Glenview?
The average commute to work in Glenview is 27 minutes; 22.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Glenview?
The unemployment rate in Glenview is 3.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Glenview?
68.3% of adults in Glenview have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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