Northlake, IL

Northlake, Illinois

Introduction to Northlake, Illinois

Northlake, Illinois, in Cook county, is 6 miles W of Oak Park, Illinois and 13 miles W of Chicago, Illinois. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Chicago metropolitan area. Northlake contains a population of approximately 11,878.

Northlake History

Northlake was developed on an area along Addison Creek. It was officially incorporated in July 1949. The 1950s saw significant developments in the area when sanitary sewers were installed and a water reservoir was erected. Noted chemical and electrical industries bought land in the city to set up their units.

Northlake and nearby Attractions

• Millennium Park
• Centerpoint Preserve & Recreational Facility
• Cernan Earth & Space Center
• Elmhurst Art Museum
• River Forest Country Club
• Indian Boundary Golf Course

Things To Do In Northlake

The city has 9 parks covering an area of 36 acres. These parks have picnic spaces, biking and walking paths, playground equipment for children, baseball and softball fields and volleyball courts. There are a few golf courses around the area which are very well maintained and provide all required services. There are also a number of museums and historic sites in and around the city where one can spend several interesting hours.

Northlake Transportation

Chicago O’Hare International Airport is nearby.

Northlake Higher Education

Elmhurst College, Triton College, Wilbur Wright College and Devry Institute of Technology are all close to the city of Northlake.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Racial Diversity (vs. State)	Top 6%

Comparative Profile of Northlake, IL

Comparing Northlake 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
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Senior Citizens
Children Under 5 Years Old
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Northlake Almanac

Northlake Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Northlake Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Northlake Public Libraries

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Wal-Mart in Northlake

Northlake High Schools (2004)

WEST LEYDEN HIGH SCHOOL
1000 N WOLF RD
847-451-3154
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 1,559 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 16

Northlake Colleges

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