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Winnetka, Illinois, in Cook county, is 5 miles NW of Evanston, Illinois (center to center) and 17 miles N of Chicago, Illinois. The village is located in the Chicago metropolitan area. Winnetka has a population of 12,419.
In Winnetka, about 78% of adults are married. Lots of Winnetka people are married off. Large households are normal in the village. Be careful driving in Winnetka, since the village is home to many young children.
In 2000, Winnetka had a median family income of $200,001. People in Winnetka generally have good earning power. The village has a large middle class. Poverty is less common in Winnetka than most places. The village enjoys an educated population. In Winnetka, try going next door to borrow a cup of sugar or an inkjet printer cartridge -- home offices are quite common in Winnetka. This village has lots of successful singles.
Residents of Winnetka gave more campaign money ($370,910) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
Owners occupy 90% of the housing units in Winnetka. On average, the construction date of housing in the village is earlier than you'll find in most places. Residents here pay higher tax bills for their homes, which generally means better schools and other local services.
In Winnetka, 63% of commuters drive to work. If you visit or move to the village, try the public transportation system.
Winnetka strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):
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| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 1% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 1% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 1% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 1% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 1% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 1% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 1% | |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. State) | Top 18% | |
Comparing Winnetka to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):
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