Wilmette, IL
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
27,114
Unemployment
4.0%
Poverty
3.3%
Median Home
$685,600
Median Income
$161,765
Median Rent
$1,498
Wilmette SnackAbility
7
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8.5/10
Housing
9.5
Affordability
8
Diversity
8
Safety
N/A
Amenities
9.5
Education
10
Commute
3
Wilmette, IL Crime Report
229
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
839.2
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-64.23%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Wilmette / 100k People |
Illinois / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 229 | 839.2 | 1,985.3 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 9 | 33.0 | 425.9 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 9.1 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 1 | 3.7 | 97.4 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 6 | 22.0 | 278.9 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 220 | 806.2 | 1,559.4 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 32 | 117.3 | 246.4 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 181 | 663.3 | 1,143.5 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 7 | 25.7 | 169.5 | 246.0 |
Wilmette, IL Cost Of Living
166
Wilmette's Overall Cost Of Living
Wilmette's Overall Cost Of Living
1.7x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Wilmette | Illinois | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 166 | 98 | 100 | |
| Services | 116 | 95 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 108 | 97 | 100 | |
| Health | 100 | 99 | 100 | |
| Housing | 297 | 96 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 113 | 105 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 95 | 94 | 100 | |
Wilmette, IL Photos
Rankings for Wilmette in Illinois
Map Of Wilmette, IL
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Population over time in Wilmette
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 27,114 | -1.1% |
| 2019 | 27,419 | 0.1% |
| 2018 | 27,393 | 0.1% |
| 2017 | 27,367 | -0.2% |
| 2016 | 27,420 | 0.3% |
| 2015 | 27,345 | 0.3% |
| 2014 | 27,268 | 0.2% |
| 2013 | 27,202 | 0.7% |
| 2012 | 27,010 | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 26,928 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Wilmette
| Race | Wilmette | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.2% | 60.8% | 60.1% |
| African American | 0.7% | 13.9% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 12.6% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 2.7% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 2.5% | 17.2% | 18.2% |
Gender in Wilmette
| Gender | Wilmette | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 50.9% | 50.8% |
| Male | 48.8% | 49.1% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Wilmette for adults over 25
| Education | Wilmette | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 1.0% | 6.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 4.0% | 26.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 7.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 2.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 33.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 31.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 15.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 6.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Wilmette, Illinois
| Income | Wilmette | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.5% | 6.1% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.3% | 3.7% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.2% | 8.1% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 2.9% | 8.1% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 4.0% | 11.2% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 10.5% | 16.7% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 7.6% | 12.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 15.8% | 16.6% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 10.1% | 7.8% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 42.0% | 8.8% | 8.3% |
