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Crime in Skokie summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Skokie. Key points include:
There were 1,851 total crimes in Skokie in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Skokie is 2,890.1 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Skokie is 204.5 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Skokie is 2,685.5 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Skokie is 36.37% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Skokie Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Skokie / 100k People |
Illinois / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,851 | 2,890.1 | 2,004.4 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 131 | 204.5 | 289.2 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 41 | 64.0 | 90.2 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 71 | 110.9 | 146.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 1,720 | 2,685.5 | 1,715.2 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 458 | 715.1 | 290.5 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 1,073 | 1,675.3 | 1,134.4 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 189 | 295.1 | 290.4 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Skokie summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Skokie. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Illinois. Key points include:
The cost of living in Skokie is 118 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Skokie is 1.2x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Skokie is $413,077.
The median income in Skokie is $95,337.
Skokie's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Skokie Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Skokie | Illinois | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 118 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 97 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 100 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 163 | 96 | 100 |
| Housing | 103 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 99 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 99 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Skokie, IL Weather
The average high in Skokie is 58.6° and the average low is 42.7°.
There are 72.8 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 37.6 inches of precipitation each year with 36.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Skokie |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 58.6 |
| Average Annual Low | 42.7 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 72.8 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 37.6 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 36.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Skokie Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Skokie
The current population in Skokie is 66,219. The population has increased 3.8% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 66,219 | -0.3% |
| 2023 | 66,427 | -1.0% |
| 2022 | 67,076 | -0.5% |
| 2021 | 67,444 | 6.5% |
| 2020 | 63,300 | -0.8% |
| 2019 | 63,821 | -0.9% |
| 2018 | 64,395 | -0.6% |
| 2017 | 64,773 | -0.2% |
| 2016 | 64,873 | -0.3% |
| 2015 | 65,061 | 0.0% |
| 2014 | 65,056 | 0.3% |
| 2013 | 64,885 | 0.5% |
| 2012 | 64,588 | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 64,233 | 0.6% |
| 2010 | 63,824 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Skokie
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Skokie is:
48.6% White with 32,199 White residents.
10.0% African American with 6,592 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 88 American Indian residents.
25.4% Asian with 16,816 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.7% Other with 489 Other residents.
4.2% Two Or More with 2,751 Two Or More residents.
11.0% Hispanic with 7,284 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Skokie | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 48.6% | 58.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 10.0% | 13.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 25.4% | 5.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.2% | 3.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 11.0% | 18.8% | 19.3% |
Gender in Skokie
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Skokie is 51.9% female with 34,344 female residents.
Skokie is 48.1% male with 31,875 male residents.
| Gender | Skokie | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.9% | 50.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.1% | 49.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Skokie for adults over 25
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5.0% of adults in Skokie completed < 9th grade.
3.0% of adults in Skokie completed 9-12th grade.
17.0% of adults in Skokie completed high school / ged.
14.0% of adults in Skokie completed some college.
7.0% of adults in Skokie completed associate's degree.
32.0% of adults in Skokie completed bachelor's degree.
15.0% of adults in Skokie completed master's degree.
4.0% of adults in Skokie completed professional degree.
3.0% of adults in Skokie completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Skokie | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 5.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 17.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 14.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 32.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 15.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 4.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Skokie, Illinois
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4.4% of households in Skokie earn Less than $10,000.
3.0% of households in Skokie earn $10,000 to $14,999.
5.9% of households in Skokie earn $15,000 to $24,999.
4.9% of households in Skokie earn $25,000 to $34,999.
7.2% of households in Skokie earn $35,000 to $49,999.
12.6% of households in Skokie earn $50,000 to $74,999.
14.0% of households in Skokie earn $75,000 to $99,999.
16.9% of households in Skokie earn $100,000 to $149,999.
12.1% of households in Skokie earn $150,000 to $199,999.
18.9% of households in Skokie earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Skokie | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.4% | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.0% | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 5.9% | 5.9% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4.9% | 6.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 7.2% | 9.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 12.6% | 14.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.0% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 16.9% | 18.0% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 12.1% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 18.9% | 13.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
