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Lincolnwood, Illinois

Introduction to Lincolnwood, Illinois

Lincolnwood, Illinois, in Cook county, is 2 miles S of Skokie, Illinois and 10 miles NW of Chicago, Illinois. The people of the village are in the Chicago metropolitan area. Lincolnwood has a population of 12,359.

Lincolnwood History

This area was originally inhabited by the Potawatomi Indians, who vacated it after the Indian Boundary Treaty of 1816. The earliest European settler was Johann Tess, who purchased 30 acres of land in this area and settled down with his family in 1856. Initially, Lincolnwood was named after him. In 1911, the area was incorporated as the Village of Tessville. It went on to form a reputation for drinking and gambling, but the election of Henry A. Proesel changed that. He made efforts to regulate the sales of liquor and changed the name to Lincolnwood in 1936.

Lincolnwood and nearby Attractions

  • Bryn Mawr Country Club
  • Lincolnwood Town Center
  • Lincoln Park
  • Skokie Heritage Museum
  • Irish American Heritage Center
  • Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center

Things To Do In Lincolnwood

The Village of Lincolnwood has a recreation department which regularly organizes a variety of entertainment and cultural programs. The village also has 13 parks that are spread across 34 acres of land. These parks offer facilities like baseball diamonds, tennis courts, a community center and an outdoor pool. County forest preserves are nearby and offer picnic areas, bike trails and golf courses.

Lincolnwood Transportation

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

Lincolnwood Higher Education

Northeastern Illinois University, National-Louis University and the School of Art Institute of Chicago are institutes offering opportunities for higher studies.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 9%Lincolnwood Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 9%Lincolnwood Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 10%Lincolnwood Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 10%Lincolnwood College Educated Adults
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 10%Lincolnwood Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 13%Lincolnwood Well-Paid Single Men
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 14%Lincolnwood People in Middle Class or Better
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Lincolnwood Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Lincolnwood, IL

Comparing Lincolnwood 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
Senior Citizens1010
Age of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men910
Well-Paid Single Women910
Racial Diversity910
Female Share of the Population88
Male Share of the Population33
Children Under 5 Years Old22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married99
Average Household Size89

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty109
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income1010
People in Middle Class or Better99

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home99
Public Transportation Use99
Short Commute Times34
Walking and Biking to Work34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing78
People Living Alone33
Housing Recently Built35
Affordability of Property Taxes21
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals13
Affordability of Rents11

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