Living in Northbrook, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Northbrook · Census data 2020–2024
Northbrook has 34,585 residents with a median age of 49.6. The median household income is $157,782 (89% higher than the Illinois median), the median home value is $652,300, the median rent is $2,463/month.
Northbrook at a glance
- Population
- 34,585
- Median age
- 49.6State: 39
- Median household income
- $157,782State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $652,300State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $2,463/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 87.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 72.6%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Northbrook a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 89% higher than the Illinois median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 3.2%; a poverty rate of 4.3%.
Cons: Home values 148% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Northbrook
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Northbrook the median home value is $652,300, 96% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,463 per month, which is 30.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,656 a month in housing costs.
Northbrook median household income
The median household income in Northbrook is $157,782 and the income per person is $87,173. 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Northbrook: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 14,435
- Owner-occupied
- 87.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 12.8%
- Vacant
- 7.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.55
Northbrook demographics
- Population
- 34,585
- Median age
- 49.6
- Under 18
- 21.2%
- 65 and older
- 26.6%
- Households
- 13,302
- Foreign-born
- 20.7%
- Veterans
- 3.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Northbrook ›
Education in Northbrook
72.6% of adults 25 and older in Northbrook have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 39.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Northbrook
- Unemployment rate
- 3.2%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 32.4%
- Drive alone
- 53.8%
- Public transit
- 5.7%
- Walk to work
- 2%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.7%
Northbrook vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northbrook | 34,585 | $157,782 | $652,300 | $2,463 |
| Deerfield | 19,518 | $181,660 | $623,400 | $2,482 |
| Glenview | 47,752 | $143,056 | $609,600 | $2,148 |
| Northfield | 5,487 | $161,500 | $878,300 | $2,083 |
| Glencoe | 8,701 | $248,933 | $1,432,500 | $2,211 |
| Highland Park | 30,398 | $168,094 | $607,300 | $1,925 |
| Riverwoods | 4,013 | $249,205 | $800,700 | $1,842 |
| Wheeling | 38,433 | $85,205 | $266,200 | $1,663 |
| Bannockburn | 1,148 | $214,000 | $1,037,200 | — |
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What is the median household income in Northbrook, IL?
The median household income in Northbrook is $157,782, 89% 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 Northbrook?
The median home value in Northbrook is $652,300, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Northbrook?
The median gross rent in Northbrook is $2,463 per month, about 30.5% of household income.
Is Northbrook, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 89% higher than the Illinois median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 3.2%; a poverty rate of 4.3%. Minuses: home values 148% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Northbrook?
The median age in Northbrook is 49.6 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Northbrook?
The average commute to work in Northbrook is 27 minutes; 32.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Northbrook?
The unemployment rate in Northbrook is 3.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Northbrook?
72.6% of adults in Northbrook 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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