Living in Kenilworth, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Kenilworth · Census data 2020–2024
Kenilworth has 2,503 residents with a median age of 40.9. The median household income is $250,001 (200% higher than the Illinois median), the median home value is $1,560,300.
Kenilworth at a glance
- Population
- 2,503
- Median age
- 40.9State: 39
- Median household income
- $250,001State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $1,560,300State: $263,300
- Homeowners
- 97.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 91%
- Average commute
- 35 min
Is Kenilworth a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 200% higher than the Illinois median; unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 2.1%.
Cons: Home values 493% higher than the state median; an average commute of 35 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Kenilworth
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Kenilworth the median home value is $1,560,300, 369% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month, which is 35% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Kenilworth median household income
The median household income in Kenilworth is $250,001 and the income per person is $150,130. 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Kenilworth: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 805
- Owner-occupied
- 97.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 2.5%
- Vacant
- 5.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 3.28
Kenilworth demographics
- Population
- 2,503
- Median age
- 40.9
- Under 18
- 37.4%
- 65 and older
- 13.2%
- Households
- 762
- Foreign-born
- 8.3%
- Veterans
- 1.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Kenilworth ›
Education in Kenilworth
91% of adults 25 and older in Kenilworth have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 50.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Kenilworth
- Unemployment rate
- 4%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 35 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 43.3%
- Drive alone
- 29.1%
- Public transit
- 20.9%
- Walk to work
- 1.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.2%
Kenilworth vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenilworth | 2,503 | $250,001 | $1,560,300 | — |
| Wilmette | 27,503 | $190,662 | $810,600 | $1,978 |
| Winnetka | 12,484 | $250,001 | $1,337,800 | $1,842 |
| Evanston | 76,340 | $96,434 | $481,200 | $1,762 |
| Northfield | 5,487 | $161,500 | $878,300 | $2,083 |
| Skokie | 66,219 | $95,337 | $387,200 | $1,552 |
| Glencoe | 8,701 | $248,933 | $1,432,500 | $2,211 |
| Golf | 518 | $242,772 | $954,700 | — |
| Morton Grove | 24,619 | $111,116 | $389,100 | $2,164 |
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What is the median household income in Kenilworth, IL?
The median household income in Kenilworth is $250,001, 200% 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 Kenilworth?
The median home value in Kenilworth is $1,560,300, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
Is Kenilworth, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 200% higher than the Illinois median; unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 2.1%. Minuses: home values 493% higher than the state median; an average commute of 35 minutes.
What is the median age in Kenilworth?
The median age in Kenilworth is 40.9 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Kenilworth?
The average commute to work in Kenilworth is 35 minutes; 43.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Kenilworth?
The unemployment rate in Kenilworth is 4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Kenilworth?
91% of adults in Kenilworth 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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