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 63% lower than the Illinois average
Cost of living in Winnetka is 119% higher than the Illinois average

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Family Friendly

Family friendly

Public transit is accessible

Public transit is accessible

Walkable to grocery stores

Walkable to grocery stores

Yards are well-kept

Yards are well-kept

Lots of parks

Lots of parks

Walkable to restaurants

Walkable to restaurants

Friendly neighbors

Friendly neighbors

Safe at night

Safe at night

Pet-friendly

Pet friendly

Streets have sidewalks

Streets have sidewalks

Quite Area

A quiet area

Sense of community

Sense of community

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Winnetka Illinois: A Beautiful Place 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 119% higher than Illinois.

115% more expensive than average

2% less expensive than average

National cost of living index

A+ Crime

What is the crime rate in Winnetka? Winnetka crime rates are 740, which are 63% lower than Illinois

740 per 100k people

65% lower than the US average

Chance of being a victim

65% lower than the US average

Year-over-year crime

Year over year crime is up

A+ Employment

What is the median income in Winnetka? The median income in Winnetka is $376,531 which is 323% higher than Illinois.

Median household income

$376,531363% higher than the US average

Income per capita

$200,464347% higher than the US average

Unemployment rate

59% 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 $2,042,475 - which is 562% higher than Illinois

Median home value

$2,042,475525% higher than the US average

Median rent price

$2,22954% higher than the US average

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

18% higher than the US average

School test scores

52% higher than the US average

Student teacher ratio

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

2 total ratings

User reviews rating

1 total reviews

User surveys rating

1 total surveys