Wilmette, IL
Living in Wilmette
Bikeability85
Walkability79
Commute19
Public Transit87
Affordability1
Public Safety70
Airports94
Hospitals57
Colleges52
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools79
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
27kPopulation+319 (2010–19)
46 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
83%College-Educated+6% (2010–19)
78%Family Households+2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years14%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian13%
Black1%
Caucasian81%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school2%
High school graduate5%
Some College10%
Bachelor's degree34%
Graduate degree49%
Households
Family household78%
Householder living alone20%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$165kMedian Household Income+$37k (2010–19)
96%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
36 mi Average Commute
91%Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K7%
$25K to $49K9%
$50K to $74K8%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K or more41%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector69%
Self-employed9%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance2%
Factory and transportation3%
Mgt, science, and arts71%
Sales and office18%
Service6%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van62%
Public transportation22%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home11%
Housing
$708kMedian Home Value+$28k (2010–19)
8%Built 2000 or Later
$1.4kMedian Monthly Rent+$9 (2010–19)
81%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached78%
Multiple units1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 19795%
Built 1960 to 196915%
Built 1950 to 195925%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier31%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K<1%
$100K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K10%
$400K to $499K10%
$500K to $749K27%
$750K to $999K20%
$1M to $1.49M18%
$1.5M to $1.99M5%
$2M or more3%
House Heating Type
Electricity12%
LP gas1%
Utility gas86%
Crime
Violent Crime in Wilmette
United States45
Illinois50
Chicago Metro Area52
Cook County69
Property Crime in Wilmette
United States48
Illinois43
Chicago Metro Area42
Cook County55
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (68%)(29%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton73%
Donald Trump20%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23 | 2 | 11 |
| Feb | 27 | 2 | 8 |
| Mar | 36 | 2 | 5 |
| Apr | 48 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 40 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 27 | 2 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Wilmette
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding70
Tornado14
Coastal Flooding12
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Wilmette, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Wilmette, IL
Ronald Knox Montessori School
0 miles, NE
St Joseph School
0 miles, E
Regina Dominican High School
1 miles, W
The Barbereux School
1 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Wilmette, IL
Northwestern University
3 miles, SE
Hebrew Theological College
5 miles, S
Loyola University Chicago
6 miles, SE
Northeastern Illinois University
7 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Wilmette, IL
Presence Saint Francis Hospital
4 miles, SE
Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
7 miles, SW
Swedish Covenant Hospital
7 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Wilmette, IL
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
11 miles, SW
Chicago Midway International Airport
20 miles, S
General Mitchell International Airport
61 miles, N
Chicago-Rockford International Airport
71 miles, W