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Glenview, Illinois

Introduction to Glenview, Illinois

Glenview, Illinois, in Cook county, is 3 miles NW of Skokie, Illinois (center to center) and 16 miles NW of Chicago, Illinois. The village is in the Chicago area. There are 41,847 residents in Glenview.

Glenview History

The area now known as Glenview was originally inhabited by the Winnebago and Potawatomi Native Americans. Glenview was first settled in by Europeans after the signing of the Treaty of Chicago in 1833. George Heslington and his family were one of the early settlers of the area. At that time, it was known as South Northfield. Fred Hutchings renamed it Oak Glen in 1878. The name was finally changed to Glenview because there was another railroad stop called Oak Glen. Glenview was incorporated as a village in 1899. The Glenview Naval Air Station was one of the major carrier pilot training sites during the Second World War.

Glenview and nearby Attractions

  • River Trail Nature Center
  • Morton Grove Historical Museum
  • Skokie Northshore Sculpture Park
  • The American Toby Jug Museum
  • Kiddieland Amusement Park
  • Lincoln Park

Things To Do In Glenview

In Glenview, you can enjoy swimming and fishing at Lake Glenview. The Gallery Park, Johns Park, Ladendorf Park, Countryside Lane Park, Jennings Park, and Flick Park are also worth visiting. Shopping can be enjoyed at the Glenbrook Plaza Shopping Center and Plaza Del Prado Shopping Center. You can also visit the Grove National Historic Landmark and the Evergreen Martial Arts Amusement Park.

Glenview Transportation

Chicago O’Hare International Airport is the nearest international airport.

Glenview Higher Education

Oakton Community College, Rinity International University, and National - Louis University are nearby.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyGlenview Low Rate of Poverty
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyGlenview Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Glenview College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Glenview People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Glenview Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 9%Glenview Well-Paid Single Women
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 13%Glenview Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 15%Glenview Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Glenview, IL

Comparing Glenview 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
Age of the Population109
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Senior Citizens96
Female Share of the Population76
Racial Diversity59
Children Under 5 Years Old55
Male Share of the Population45

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size78

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Public Transportation Use910
Walking and Biking to Work57
Short Commute Times23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing78
Housing Recently Built57
People Living Alone33
Affordability of Rents31
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals14
Affordability of Property Taxes11

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