Living in Wilmette, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wilmette · Census data 2020–2024
Wilmette has 27,503 residents with a median age of 45.3. The median household income is $190,662 (129% higher than the Illinois median), the median home value is $810,600, the median rent is $1,978/month.
Wilmette at a glance
- Population
- 27,503
- Median age
- 45.3State: 39
- Median household income
- $190,662State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $810,600State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,978/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 87.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 83.6%
- Average commute
- 35 min
Is Wilmette a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 129% higher than the Illinois median; unemployment of 4.2%; a poverty rate of 3.2%.
Cons: Home values 208% higher than the state median; an average commute of 35 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Wilmette
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Wilmette the median home value is $810,600, 144% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,978 per month, which is 28.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Wilmette median household income
The median household income in Wilmette is $190,662 and the income per person is $112,774. 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Wilmette: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 10,679
- Owner-occupied
- 87.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 12.1%
- Vacant
- 3.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1957
- Average household size
- 2.66
Wilmette demographics
- Population
- 27,503
- Median age
- 45.3
- Under 18
- 30.5%
- 65 and older
- 21.7%
- Households
- 10,287
- Foreign-born
- 14.6%
- Veterans
- 2.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wilmette ›
Education in Wilmette
83.6% of adults 25 and older in Wilmette have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 49.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wilmette
- Unemployment rate
- 4.2%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 35 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 36.1%
- Drive alone
- 41%
- Public transit
- 13.5%
- Walk to work
- 3.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.7%
Wilmette vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmette | 27,503 | $190,662 | $810,600 | $1,978 |
| Kenilworth | 2,503 | $250,001 | $1,560,300 | — |
| Winnetka | 12,484 | $250,001 | $1,337,800 | $1,842 |
| Evanston | 76,340 | $96,434 | $481,200 | $1,762 |
| Skokie | 66,219 | $95,337 | $387,200 | $1,552 |
| Northfield | 5,487 | $161,500 | $878,300 | $2,083 |
| Golf | 518 | $242,772 | $954,700 | — |
| Morton Grove | 24,619 | $111,116 | $389,100 | $2,164 |
| Glencoe | 8,701 | $248,933 | $1,432,500 | $2,211 |
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What is the median household income in Wilmette, IL?
The median household income in Wilmette is $190,662, 129% 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 Wilmette?
The median home value in Wilmette is $810,600, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Wilmette?
The median gross rent in Wilmette is $1,978 per month, about 28.4% of household income.
Is Wilmette, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 129% higher than the Illinois median; unemployment of 4.2%; a poverty rate of 3.2%. Minuses: home values 208% higher than the state median; an average commute of 35 minutes.
What is the median age in Wilmette?
The median age in Wilmette is 45.3 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Wilmette?
The average commute to work in Wilmette is 35 minutes; 36.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Wilmette?
The unemployment rate in Wilmette is 4.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wilmette?
83.6% of adults in Wilmette 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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