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Illinois
Winnetka
Population 12,484
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Illinois
Wilmette
Population 27,503
Winnetka, IL vs Wilmette, IL
Side-by-side comparison from the latest government data.
| Metric | Winnetka, IL | Wilmette, IL |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,484 | 27,503 |
| Median Household Income | $250,000+ | $190,662 |
| Median Rent | $1,842/mo | $1,978/mo |
| Median Home Value | $1,337,800 | $810,600 |
| Cost of Living (US = 100) | 104 | 104 |
| Renters Paying 30%+ of Income | 51% | 41.9% |
| Poverty Rate | 1.6% | 3.2% |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.8% (county) | 3.9% |
| Violent Crime Rate /100k | 8 | 33 |
| Property Crime Rate /100k | 466 | 865 |
| Median AQI | 53 | 53 |
| Good AQI Days /yr | 149 | 149 |
| Summer Highs | 81°F | 81°F |
| Winter Lows | 19°F | 19°F |
| Snowfall | 34 in/yr | 34 in/yr |
| Avg Commute | 32.6 min | 34.6 min |
| Hospitals | — | — |
| Avg Hospital Rating | — | — |
| Students per Teacher | 11 | 11.5 |
| College Degree Rate | 86.7% | 83.6% |
| Foreign-Born % | 7.1% | 14.6% |
| Population Growth (2020–2025) | -1.8% | -2.5% |
Green = clearly better (more than 5% apart). Population, growth, weather, hospital count and foreign-born share aren’t scored.
The Census tops out at $250,000+ for household income; it doesn't publish exact figures above that. Two capped values can't be compared, so neither is marked better.