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Skokie, Illinois

Introduction to Skokie, Illinois

Skokie, Illinois, in Cook county, is 12 miles NW of Chicago, Illinois. The municipality is regarded as a suburb of Chicago. Numerous films have been made in Skokie including Risky Business, The Weather Man, She's Having a Baby and Sixteen Candles. Skokie is regarded as an upscale community and includes one of the most diverse populations in the suburbs of Chicago.

Downtown Chicago is approximately 30 minutes away by train. The workforce includes a large number of executives and professionals workers. The Illinois State Board of Education named Niles West a "What Parents Want" school and U.S. News and World Report named Niles North an "Outstanding American High School."

Manufacturing, retail, services and finance are some of the major factors for the economy. Kafco International, Rauland Borg, Lambert Technologies, Quartet Manufacturing, Thomas Industries, CFM, Harris Systems, Standard Grinding & Mfg. Co. and Welsh Vacuum are some the city's notable industrial and manufacturing companies. The city is also home to Rand McNally and Peapod, the online grocery delivery business.

Skokie History

The community took the name of the Village Skokie in 1940. The community experienced a significant population growth during the 1940's and 1950's due to the baby boomers moving to the suburbs. In 1977 the NSPA, an offshoot of the American Nazi Party planned a highly controversial march in Skokie which got a lot of attention. The march ended up taking place in Chicago. The incident was featured in a network television movie titled "Skokie."

Skokie and nearby Attractions

  • Skokie Festival of Cultures
  • North Shore Center for the Performing Arts
  • Northlight Theater
  • Skokie Valley Symphony Orchestra
  • Wilmette Theatre
  • Ravina Festival Concerts
  • Skokie Theatre
  • Adler Planetarium
  • Centre East
  • Brauer Museum of Art
  • Skokie Northshore Sculpture Park
  • Glessner House Museum
  • Naper Settlement
  • Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
  • Westfield Shoppingtown Old Orchard
  • Exploratorium Indoor Children's Playground for Art
  • Devonshire Cultural Center

Skokie Activities

The Skokie Park District includes a large number of parks, a rowing facility, two aquatic centers, a nature center, numerous athletic fields, an ice skating rink and other facilities. Residents participate in recreational activities at the nearby Lake Michigan.

Skokie Transportation

The city is served by the nearby O' Hare Airport. PACE buses serve the city.

Skokie Higher Education

The city is home to Knowledge Systems Institute, Hebrew Theological College and Oakton Community College. Residents can achieve their higher education goals at the numerous colleges located in Chicago.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 7%Skokie Racial Diversity
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 8%Skokie College Educated Adults
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Skokie Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 13%Skokie Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 15%Skokie Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 17%Skokie Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Skokie, IL

Comparing Skokie 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
Senior Citizens108
Female Share of the Population98
Well-Paid Single Women89
Well-Paid Single Men89
Racial Diversity710
Male Share of the Population34
Children Under 5 Years Old12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married98
Average Household Size78

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults910
Median Family Income89
People Above Poverty87
People in Middle Class or Better88

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use910
Working at Home88
Walking and Biking to Work68
Short Commute Times33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing46
People Living Alone44
Affordability of Rents32
Housing Recently Built35
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals38
Affordability of Property Taxes22

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