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Winnetka, Illinois

Introduction to Winnetka, Illinois

Winnetka, Illinois, in Cook county, is 5 miles NW of Evanston, Illinois and 17 miles N of Chicago, Illinois. The village is located in the Chicago metropolitan area. Winnetka has a population of 12,419.

Winnetka History

The first houses in Winnetka were built way back in 1836, when Erastus Patterson and his family arrived and set up a roadside tavern for people traveling on the Green Bay Trail post road. In 1854, the village was established, while the first school in the region was built in 1856. Winnetka was officially incorporated in the year 1869.

Winnetka and nearby Attractions

  • Winnetka Golf Club
  • Winnetka Public Library
  • Winnetka City Hall
  • Maple Street Park
  • Wilmette Historical Museum
  • Saint Joseph Cemetery

Things To Do In Winnetka

Winnetka has a number of beautiful parks, such as the Winnetka Park, Maple Street Park, Indian Hill Park and the Edgewood Park. Winnetka Golf Club allows visitors to unwind with a relaxing game.

Winnetka Transportation

Air transportation facilities are provided by Chicago O'Hare International Airport.

Winnetka Higher Education

National-Louis University and the School of Art Institute of Chicago provide opportunities for higher education to people of Winnetka.

High Points

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%trophyWinnetka Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
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Top 1%trophyWinnetka Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyWinnetka College Educated Adults
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyWinnetka Public Transportation Use
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyWinnetka Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyWinnetka Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyWinnetka People in Middle Class or Better
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 18%Winnetka Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Winnetka, IL

Comparing Winnetka 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
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Children Under 5 Years Old910
Age of the Population88
Male Share of the Population76
Senior Citizens54
Female Share of the Population55
Racial Diversity47

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size1010

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Working at Home1010
Walking and Biking to Work89
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing79
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals24
People Living Alone21
Affordability of Rents11
Housing Recently Built11
Affordability of Property Taxes11

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