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Introduction to Glencoe, Illinois
Glencoe, Illinois is 7 miles N of Skokie, Illinois (center to center) and 19 miles N of Chicago, Illinois. Located in Cook County, the population of the village is 8,762.
Glencoe History
The Potawatomi Indians were the original inhabitants of Glencoe. The area was first settled in 1835 by Anson Taylor. The arrival of the Chicago North Shore and Milwaukee Railroad in 1855 enhanced the prospects of the village. Incorporated in 1869, the village was named after the wife of Walter S. Gurnee, the former Chicago mayor. Glencoe adopted its first zoning code in 1921.
Glencoe and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Glencoe
While in Glencoe one can pay a visit to the Chicago Botanic Garden. The North Field Park, Linden Park, Watts Park, and Shelton Park are some of the local parks. The Skokie Country Club, Lake Shore Country Club, and Glencoe Golf Club are several excellent golf courses in the area. History buffs can visit the Morton Grove Historical Museum, the Wilmette Historical Museum, and the Deerfield Historic Village.
Glencoe Transportation
Chicago O’Hare International Airport is a short distance away.
Glencoe Higher Education
National - Louis University, Northwestern University, and Trinity International University are nearby.
Glencoe strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):
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| 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% | ![]() ![]() |
Comparing Glencoe to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):
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