Glencoe, IL

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):

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

Comparative Profile of Glencoe, IL

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Age of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes

Glencoe Almanac

Glencoe Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Glencoe Public Libraries

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Glencoe Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Glencoe residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Nearby Cities and Towns

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Glencoe Colleges

(List of All Illinois Colleges)

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