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Northbrook, Illinois

Introduction to Northbrook, Illinois

Northbrook, Illinois, in Cook county, is 7 miles NE of Mount Prospect, Illinois (center to center) and 20 miles NW of Chicago, Illinois. The village is considered part of the Chicago metropolitan area. Northbrook has a population of 33,435.

Northbrook History

The present day village of Northbrook was originally inhabited by the Pottawatomie Native Americans. Joel Sterling Sherman purchased 159 acres of the land which later became the Northbrook Central Business District. The area was initially named Shermerville after Frederick Schermer who donated land for the construction of the first railroad station. The area was incorporated in 1901. The name was changed to Northbrook in 1923.

Northbrook and nearby Attractions

  • River Trail Nature Center
  • Highland Park Historical Society Museum
  • Friendship Park Conservatory
  • The American Toby Jug Museum
  • Six Flags Great America
  • Chicago Botanic Garden

Things To Do In Northbrook

Northbrook offers approximately 515 acres of parkland. You can visit Northbrook Park, Coast Guard Park, Salceda Park, Estates Tot Lot, Greenfield Park, Indian Ridge Park, and Crestwood Park. The village also organizes several sports and athletic programs at the Northbrook Sports Complex. Leisure hours can also be spent at the Sports Center Ice Rinks, Meadowhill Aquatic Center, Northbrook Climbing Tower, and Anetsberger Golf Course.

Northbrook Transportation

Chicago O’Hare International Airport can be reached within a few minutes.

Northbrook Higher Education

Trinity International University and Oakton Community College are nearby.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyNorthbrook Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyNorthbrook People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyNorthbrook College Educated Adults
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyNorthbrook Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyNorthbrook Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Northbrook Well-Paid Single Women
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 9%Northbrook Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Northbrook, IL

Comparing Northbrook 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 Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Senior Citizens108
Female Share of the Population66
Male Share of the Population55
Racial Diversity38
Children Under 5 Years Old23

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Public Transportation Use1010
Walking and Biking to Work47
Short Commute Times23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing88
Housing Recently Built68
People Living Alone22
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals13
Affordability of Property Taxes11
Affordability of Rents11

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