Livability Score

83
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities C+

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (2) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Peet's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Corner Bakery
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Hometown Coffee & Juice
Coffee Shop
Glencoe Roast
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Convito Cafe and Market
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Sarki's Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Curt's Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Corner Bakery
Coffee Shop
Alchemy Coffee House
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Garden View Café
Coffee Shop
A New Grind
Coffee Shop
Glenview Grind
Coffee Shop
Joe Donut
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (2) F
Matz Hall
Theatre Arts
New Trier Township High School Football Stadium
Stadium
Kenilworth Historical Society
Museum
Writers Theatre
Theatre Arts
Wilmette Bowling Center
Bowling Alley
Wilmette Historical Museum
Museum
Wagner Farm Heritage Center
Museum
Wilmette Theatre
Cinema
Mitchell Museum of the American Indian
Museum
CMX Old Orchard Market
Cinema
Pinstripes Bowling
Bowling Alley
Wallace Bowl
Theatre Arts
CMX Old Orchard Market
Cinema
Music Theater Works
Theatre Arts
Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center
Museum
North Shore Center for the Performing Arts
Theatre Arts
Rocky and Berence Miller Park
Stadium
Evanston Art Center
Theatre Arts
Oil Lamp Theater
Theatre Arts
Joutras Gallery
Art Gallery
McGaw Memorial Hall
Stadium
Alsdorf Auditorium
Theatre Arts
Model Railroad Garden
Attraction
Ryan Field
Stadium
Kitchen Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (4) F
McDonald's
Fast Food
Graeter's
Sweets
Domino's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Binny's Beverage Depot
Alcohol
Capt'n Nemo's
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Five Guys
Fast Food
Panda Express
Fast Food
Irving's Red Hots
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Homer's Ice Cream
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Meier's Tavern
Bar
Rosati's
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Chuck Wagon
Fast Food
Thai Inbox
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Big Tomato Pizza
Fast Food
Fannie May
Sweets
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Little Island Hot Dogs
Fast Food
Fitness (2) B
Spynergy
Gym
Winnetka Community House
Community Centre
The Kenilworth Club
Community Centre
Warming House Youth Center
Community Centre
Takiff Center
Community Centre
Life Time
Gym
Life Time
Gym
Evolution Yoga
Gym
SALT Fitness Northbrook
Gym
SoulCycle
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Heaven Meets Earth YOGA, Ecstatic Dance Evolution
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
CorePower Yoga
Gym
CorePower Yoga
Gym
Groceries (2) F
The Grand Food Center
Grocery Store
Lakeside Foods
Grocery Store
Mariano's Fresh Market
Grocery Store
The Fresh Market
Grocery Store
The Grand Food Center
Grocery Store
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
Burhop's
Seafood
St. Roger Abbey French Patisserie
Bakery
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Mariano's Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Great Harvest Bakery
Bakery
Foodstuffs
Grocery Store
Old Town Oil
Bakery
Heinen's Grocery Store
Grocery Store
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
Misericordia Sweet Shoppe
Bakery
Hewn
Bakery
Forza Meats
Butcher
Parks (26) A+
West Elm Street Park
Park
Dwyer Park
Park
Station Park
Park
Library Park
Park
Crow Island Park
Park
Arborvitae Park
Park
Village Green Park
Park
Sheridan Park
Park
Maple Street Park
Park
Lloyd Park
Park
Hubbard Woods Park
Park
Tower Road Park
Park
Bell Woods Park
Park
Robert E. Burke Memorial Park
Park
Woodlawn Park
Park
Glencoe Park
Park
Northfield Park
Park
Linden Park
Park
Nick Corwin Park
Park
Indian Hill Park
Park
Watts Park
Park
Watts Park
Park
Elder Lane Park
Park
Thornwood Park
Park
Shelton Park
Park
Shops (5) D-
Scissors Edge
Hairdresser
The Book Stall
Books
Victor Hlavacek Florist
Florist
BP Shop
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Escape2 Salon & Spa
Beauty
Shell
Convenience Store
Bess Hardware & Sports
Home Improvement
Road Runner Sports
Shoes
Birkenstock
Shoes
Men's Wearhouse
Clothing
Federalist Antiques
Furniture
Aveda
Beauty
Bed Bath & Beyond
Houseware
BP Shop
Convenience Store
Supercuts
Hairdresser
Mobil Mart
Convenience Store
Wilmette Flowers
Florist
Professional Eye Care
Optician
Family Pantry
Convenience Store
Shell
Convenience Store
Shell
Convenience Store
BP Shop
Convenience Store
Shell
Convenience Store
Wilmette Pet Center
Pets
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 24.0% take public transportation in Winnetka.
Public Transit Stops (21)
Stops & Stations A+
Elm & Hibbard
Bus Stop
Green Bay & Elm (Metra) SB
Bus Stop
Green Bay & Elm (Metra) NB
Bus Stop
Green Bay & Linden St
Bus Stop
Elm / Lincoln (Winnetka Metra Station)
Bus Stop
Winnetka
Transit Station
Elm / Lincoln (Winnetka Metra Station)
Bus Stop
Hibbard & Willow
Bus Stop
Hibbard & Willow
Bus Stop
Elm & Maple
Bus Stop
Elm & Maple
Bus Stop
Green Bay & Gage (Metra) NB
Bus Stop
Green Bay & Gage (Metra) SB
Bus Stop
Green Bay & Church
Bus Stop
Hubbard Woods
Transit Station
Sheridan & Elm
Bus Stop
Sheridan & Elm
Bus Stop
Green Bay & Woodlawn SB
Bus Stop
Green Bay & Woodlawn NB
Bus Stop
Green Bay & Winnetka NB (Metra)
Bus Stop
Indian Hill
Transit Station
Green Bay & Winnetka SB (Metra)
Bus Stop
93 Green Bay Rd
Bus Stop
Green Bay & Harbor NB
Bus Stop
Green Bay & Harbor SB
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
24.0% A+
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Winnetka is 215/100 - which is 124% higher than Illinois.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax D+
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crime A+

Winnetka crime rates are 831 per 100k, which is 58% lower than Illinois
Property Crime
766 crimes per 100k A+
Violent Crime
65 crimes per 100k A+
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employment A+

The median income in Winnetka is $250,001 - which is 322% higher than Illinois.
Med. Household Income
$250,001 A+
Unemployment Rate
1.9% A+
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health C-

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (4)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A
Winneta-Kenilworth Fire Station #28
Fire Station
Winnetka Police Department
Police
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Northfield Police Department
Police
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Northfield Fire Department
Fire Station
Village Dental
Dentist
Kenilworth Police Department
Police
Wilmette Fire Station #27
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Glencoe Fire Department
Fire Station
Glencoe Police Department
Police
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Wilmette Police Department
Police
Wilmette Fire Station #26
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Glenview Fire Department Station #13
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Evanston Fire Department Station #25
Fire Station
NorthShore University Healthsystem
Clinic
NorthShore University Healthsystems
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing A+

Winnetka home prices are $1,132,400 - which is 548% higher than Illinois
Home Price
$1,132,400 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
13% A-
Home Affordability
4.5x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools A+

The Winnetka graduation rate is 98% - which is 16% higher than Illinois
School Test Scores
73% B
High School Grad. Rates
98% A+
Elementary Schools (8) A+
The Skokie School
French School
Crow Island Elem School
Hubbard Woods Elem School
Sacred Heart School
North Shore Country Day School
The School Of Saints Faith, Hope & Charity
Greeley Elem School
South Elem School
Arlyn Day School
Marie Murphy School
Harper Elem School
The Joseph Sears School
Hyde Park Day School Northfield
Ronald Knox Montessori School
Middlefork Primary School
Central School
St Joseph School
Romona Elem School
Highcrest Middle School
Avoca West Elem School
Sunset Ridge Elem School
Mckenzie Elem School
West School
Christian Heritage Academy
High Schools (2) F
North Shore Country Day School
New Trier Township H S Winnetka
Arlyn Day School
New Trier Township H S Northfield
Regina Dominican High School
Christian Heritage Academy
Niles North High School
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ratings A+

Winnetka has an overall rating of 85% from 2 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (1)
From AreaVibes B+
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Winnetka, IL Area Guide

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Winnetka Area Facts

  • Winnetka has a Livability Score of 83/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Winnetka crime rates are 58% lower than the Illinois average
  • Cost of living in Winnetka is 124% higher than the Illinois average

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Winnetka Illinois: A Beautiful Place 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 28, 2018) I experienced beautiful vivacity while living in Winnetka Illinois. The city is located in Cook County. Cedar Lake is about 16 miles from Chicago’s central downtown area. The town is highly affluent, however, living expenses are normalized for the area. Winnetka has a progressi ...Read More ve school system. They unceasingly are admired nationwide for their academic performance. Winnetka has both high tier public schools as well as private schools for all grades. They also house the Hadley Institute for the Blind and Visually Impaired. The town has abundant housing availability, while employment has room for improvement. Winnetka has beautiful weather in all seasons. The upscale community is safe for individuals and families.

Some of the best areas in Winnetka Illinois surround the Winnetka Park District. Shopping and dining facilities are in close proximity. The area also offers athletic activities such as paddle tennis, ice skating, ice hockey, golf, tennis, and a northern beach lifestyle that is second to none. The township is also known for its remarkable historical architecture. Read Less
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      C+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Winnetka? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      West Elm Street Park
      Dwyer Park
      Station Park
      Library Park
      Crow Island Park
      Arborvitae Park
      Village Green Park
      Sheridan Park

      Entertainment

      Matz Hall
      New Trier Township High School Football Stadium
      Kenilworth Historical Society
      Writers Theatre
      Wilmette Bowling Center
      Wilmette Historical Museum
      Wagner Farm Heritage Center
      Wilmette Theatre

      Food & Drink

      McDonald's
      Graeter's
      Domino's
      Subway
      Dunkin'
      Binny's Beverage Depot
      Capt'n Nemo's
      Dunkin'

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Winnetka? Of all people who commute, 24.0% take public transportation in Winnetka.
      Drive to Work
      49%

      28% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      24%

      19% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Winnetka? The cost of living in Winnetka is 215/100 - which is 124% higher than Illinois.
      Winnetka
      215

      115% more expensive than average

      Illinois
      96

      4% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Winnetka? Winnetka crime rates are 831, which are 58% lower than Illinois
      Total Crime
      831 per 100k people

      64% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 121

      64% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      29%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Winnetka? The median income in Winnetka is $250,001 which is 322% higher than Illinois.
      Median household income
      $250,001352% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $134,596351% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      60% lower than the US average

      A Health & Safety

      Is Winnetka a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Winnetka home prices? Winnetka home prices are $1,132,400 - which is 548% higher than Illinois
      Median home value
      $1,132,400513% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,47555% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      90%

      42% higher than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Winnetka have good schools? The Winnetka graduation rate is 98% - which is 16% higher than Illinois
      High school grad. rates
      98%

      18% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      73%

      52% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      14:1

      10% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Winnetka a good place to live? Winnetka has an overall rating of 85% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      85%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      90%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      74%

      1 total surveys

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