Living in Skokie, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Skokie · Census data 2020–2024
Skokie has 66,219 residents with a median age of 43.2. The median household income is $95,337 (14% higher than the Illinois median), the median home value is $387,200, the median rent is $1,552/month.
Skokie at a glance
- Population
- 66,219
- Median age
- 43.2State: 39
- Median household income
- $95,337State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $387,200State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,552/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 74.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 53.8%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Skokie a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 14% higher than the Illinois median; unemployment of 5.2%; a poverty rate of 9.7%.
Cons: Home values 47% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Skokie
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Skokie the median home value is $387,200, 16% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,552 per month, which is 34.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,510 a month in housing costs.
Skokie median household income
The median household income in Skokie is $95,337 and the income per person is $46,534. 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Skokie: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 25,159
- Owner-occupied
- 74.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 25.3%
- Vacant
- 3.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1959
- Average household size
- 2.68
Skokie demographics
- Population
- 66,219
- Median age
- 43.2
- Under 18
- 22.3%
- 65 and older
- 21.1%
- Households
- 24,382
- Foreign-born
- 37.5%
- Veterans
- 2.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Skokie ›
Education in Skokie
53.8% of adults 25 and older in Skokie have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 21.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Skokie
- Unemployment rate
- 5.2%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 20.3%
- Drive alone
- 58.6%
- Public transit
- 4.3%
- Walk to work
- 1.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.1%
Skokie vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skokie | 66,219 | $95,337 | $387,200 | $1,552 |
| Lincolnwood | 13,112 | $109,731 | $496,400 | $3,501 |
| Evanston | 76,340 | $96,434 | $481,200 | $1,762 |
| Morton Grove | 24,619 | $111,116 | $389,100 | $2,164 |
| Golf | 518 | $242,772 | $954,700 | — |
| Wilmette | 27,503 | $190,662 | $810,600 | $1,978 |
| Niles | 30,064 | $75,274 | $358,700 | $1,336 |
| Kenilworth | 2,503 | $250,001 | $1,560,300 | — |
| Winnetka | 12,484 | $250,001 | $1,337,800 | $1,842 |
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What is the median household income in Skokie, IL?
The median household income in Skokie is $95,337, 14% 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 Skokie?
The median home value in Skokie is $387,200, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Skokie?
The median gross rent in Skokie is $1,552 per month, about 34.2% of household income.
Is Skokie, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 14% higher than the Illinois median; unemployment of 5.2%; a poverty rate of 9.7%. Minuses: home values 47% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
What is the median age in Skokie?
The median age in Skokie is 43.2 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Skokie?
The average commute to work in Skokie is 28 minutes; 20.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Skokie?
The unemployment rate in Skokie is 5.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Skokie?
53.8% of adults in Skokie 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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