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Glencoe, Illinois

Glencoe, Illinois is 7 miles N of Skokie, Illinois (center to center) and 19 miles N of Chicago, Illinois. It is in Cook county. The village is part of the Chicago metro area. The population of Glencoe is 8,762.

The People and Families of Glencoe

In Glencoe, about 79% of adults are married. Glencoe, compared to the great majority of similar-sized villages, is characterized by married couples rather than single adults. The size of households in the village is larger than most.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Glencoe had a median family income of $200,001. Glencoe is one of the richer villages in Illinois. A large stable middle class is one of the strengths of the village. There aren't a lot of poor people in Glencoe. The people of the village can point with pride to the large number of college graduates in the the village. A sizable number of people in Glencoe work from home. Notably, the village is home to a disproportionate number of well-off single people.

Political Inclinations

Among Glencoe political contributors, John Kerry was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $186,961. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the village.

Glencoe Housing

Of the housing in Glencoe, approximately 92% is occupied by their owners. The average age of homes in the village is noticeably higher than in other similarly-sized communities. Real estate taxes per home are higher in Glencoe than most places in Illinois.

Commuting

In Glencoe, 65% of commuters drive to work. The village offers good access to public transportation.

High Points

Glencoe strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyGlencoe Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyGlencoe Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyGlencoe College Educated Adults
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyGlencoe Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyGlencoe Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyGlencoe People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyGlencoe Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Glencoe, IL

Comparing Glencoe to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Age of the Population1010
Children Under 5 Years Old78
Male Share of the Population77
Senior Citizens66
Female Share of the Population45
Racial Diversity47

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size99

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
People Above Poverty1010

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Public Transportation Use1010
Walking and Biking to Work78
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing57
Housing Recently Built23
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals13
People Living Alone11
Affordability of Rents11
Affordability of Property Taxes11

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