Living in Winnetka, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Winnetka · Census data 2020–2024
Winnetka has 12,484 residents with a median age of 41.5. The median household income is $250,001 (200% higher than the Illinois median), the median home value is $1,337,800, the median rent is $1,842/month.
Winnetka at a glance
- Population
- 12,484
- Median age
- 41.5State: 39
- Median household income
- $250,001State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $1,337,800State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,842/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 92%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 86.7%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Winnetka a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 200% higher than the Illinois median; unemployment of 3.4%; a poverty rate of 1.6%.
Cons: Home values 408% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Winnetka
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Winnetka the median home value is $1,337,800, 302% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,842 per month, which is 42.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Winnetka median household income
The median household income in Winnetka is $250,001 and the income per person is $162,186. 1.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Winnetka: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,539
- Owner-occupied
- 92%
- Renter-occupied
- 8%
- Vacant
- 8.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1942
- Average household size
- 2.99
Winnetka demographics
- Population
- 12,484
- Median age
- 41.5
- Under 18
- 34.5%
- 65 and older
- 15.9%
- Households
- 4,172
- Foreign-born
- 7.1%
- Veterans
- 3.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Winnetka ›
Education in Winnetka
86.7% of adults 25 and older in Winnetka have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 51.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Winnetka
- Unemployment rate
- 3.4%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 29.2%
- Drive alone
- 45.2%
- Public transit
- 16.5%
- Walk to work
- 1.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 98%
Winnetka vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winnetka | 12,484 | $250,001 | $1,337,800 | $1,842 |
| Northfield | 5,487 | $161,500 | $878,300 | $2,083 |
| Kenilworth | 2,503 | $250,001 | $1,560,300 | — |
| Wilmette | 27,503 | $190,662 | $810,600 | $1,978 |
| Glencoe | 8,701 | $248,933 | $1,432,500 | $2,211 |
| Golf | 518 | $242,772 | $954,700 | — |
| Glenview | 47,752 | $143,056 | $609,600 | $2,148 |
| Evanston | 76,340 | $96,434 | $481,200 | $1,762 |
| Skokie | 66,219 | $95,337 | $387,200 | $1,552 |
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What is the median household income in Winnetka, IL?
The median household income in Winnetka 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 Winnetka?
The median home value in Winnetka is $1,337,800, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Winnetka?
The median gross rent in Winnetka is $1,842 per month, about 42.4% of household income.
Is Winnetka, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 200% higher than the Illinois median; unemployment of 3.4%; a poverty rate of 1.6%. Minuses: home values 408% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
What is the median age in Winnetka?
The median age in Winnetka is 41.5 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Winnetka?
The average commute to work in Winnetka is 33 minutes; 29.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Winnetka?
The unemployment rate in Winnetka is 3.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Winnetka?
86.7% of adults in Winnetka 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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