Winnetka, IL Area Guide

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Winnetka Area Facts

  • Winnetka has a Livability Score of 83/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Winnetka crime rates are 69% lower than the Illinois average
  • Cost of living in Winnetka is 124% higher than the Illinois average
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Winnetka Illinois: A Beautiful Place User Rating 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 28, 2018) I experienced beautiful vivacity while living in Winnetka Illinois. The city is located in Cook County. Cedar Lake is about 16 miles from Chicago’s central downtown area. The town is highly affluent, however, living expenses are normalized for the area. Winnetka has a progressi ...Read More ve school system. They unceasingly are admired nationwide for their academic performance. Winnetka has both high tier public schools as well as private schools for all grades. They also house the Hadley Institute for the Blind and Visually Impaired. The town has abundant housing availability, while employment has room for improvement. Winnetka has beautiful weather in all seasons. The upscale community is safe for individuals and families.

Some of the best areas in Winnetka Illinois surround the Winnetka Park District. Shopping and dining facilities are in close proximity. The area also offers athletic activities such as paddle tennis, ice skating, ice hockey, golf, tennis, and a northern beach lifestyle that is second to none. The township is also known for its remarkable historical architecture. Read Less
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      C+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Winnetka? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      West Elm Street Park
      Dwyer Park
      Station Park
      Library Park
      Crow Island Park
      Arborvitae Park
      Village Green Park
      Sheridan Park

      Entertainment

      Matz Hall
      New Trier Township High School Football Stadium
      Kenilworth Historical Society
      Writers Theatre
      Wilmette Bowling Center
      Wilmette Historical Museum
      Wagner Farm Heritage Center
      Wilmette Theatre

      Food & Drink

      McDonald's
      Graeter's
      Domino's
      Subway
      Dunkin'
      Binny's Beverage Depot
      Capt'n Nemo's
      Dunkin'

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Winnetka? Of all people who commute, 24.0% take public transportation in Winnetka.
      Drive to Work
      49%

      28% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      24%

      19% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Winnetka? The cost of living in Winnetka is 215/100 - which is 124% higher than Illinois.
      Winnetka
      215

      115% more expensive than average

      Illinois
      96

      4% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Winnetka? Winnetka crime rates are 631, which are 69% lower than Illinois
      Total Crime
      631 per 100k people

      72% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 159  

      72% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -24%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Winnetka? The median income in Winnetka is $250,001 which is 322% higher than Illinois.
      Median household income
      $250,001352% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $134,596351% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      60% lower than the US average

      A Health & Safety

      Is Winnetka a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Winnetka home prices? Winnetka home prices are $1,132,400 - which is 548% higher than Illinois
      Median home value
      $1,132,400513% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,47555% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      90%

      42% higher than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Winnetka have good schools? The Winnetka graduation rate is 98% - which is 16% higher than Illinois
      High school grad. rates
      98%

      18% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      73%

      52% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      14:1

      10% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Winnetka a good place to live? Winnetka has an overall rating of 85% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      85%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      90%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      74%

      1 total surveys

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