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Crime in Winnetka summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Winnetka. Key points include:
There were 90 total crimes in Winnetka in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Winnetka is 740.2 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Winnetka is 82.2 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Winnetka is 657.9 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Winnetka is -65.07% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Winnetka Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Winnetka / 100k People |
Illinois / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 90 | 740.2 | 2,004.4 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 10 | 82.2 | 289.2 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 1 | 8.2 | 90.2 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 4 | 32.9 | 146.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 80 | 657.9 | 1,715.2 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 21 | 172.7 | 290.5 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 51 | 419.4 | 1,134.4 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 8 | 65.8 | 290.4 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Winnetka summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Winnetka. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Illinois. Key points include:
The cost of living in Winnetka is 216 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Winnetka is 2.2x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Winnetka is $1,818,304.
The median income in Winnetka is $250,001.
Winnetka's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Winnetka Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Winnetka | Illinois | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 216 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 98 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 100 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 483 | 96 | 100 |
| Housing | 103 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 98 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 101 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Winnetka, IL Weather
The average high in Winnetka is 59.1° and the average low is 42.0°.
There are 72.6 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 38.2 inches of precipitation each year with 34.2 inches of snow.
| Stat | Winnetka |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 59.1 |
| Average Annual Low | 42.0 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 72.6 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 38.2 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 34.2 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Winnetka Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Winnetka
The current population in Winnetka is 12,484. The population has increased 3.1% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 12,484 | -0.2% |
| 2023 | 12,508 | -0.8% |
| 2022 | 12,607 | -0.4% |
| 2021 | 12,658 | 2.4% |
| 2020 | 12,361 | -0.5% |
| 2019 | 12,428 | -0.4% |
| 2018 | 12,481 | -0.2% |
| 2017 | 12,504 | 0.5% |
| 2016 | 12,437 | 0.2% |
| 2015 | 12,407 | 0.3% |
| 2014 | 12,366 | 0.8% |
| 2013 | 12,273 | 0.5% |
| 2012 | 12,210 | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 12,155 | 0.4% |
| 2010 | 12,112 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Winnetka
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Winnetka is:
88.2% White with 11,005 White residents.
0.3% African American with 41 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
2.6% Asian with 319 Asian residents.
0.1% Hawaiian with 8 Hawaiian residents.
0.5% Other with 59 Other residents.
4.8% Two Or More with 603 Two Or More residents.
3.6% Hispanic with 449 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Winnetka | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.2% | 58.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.3% | 13.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 2.6% | 5.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.8% | 3.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 3.6% | 18.8% | 19.3% |
Gender in Winnetka
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Winnetka is 48.6% female with 6,061 female residents.
Winnetka is 51.4% male with 6,423 male residents.
| Gender | Winnetka | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.6% | 50.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 51.4% | 49.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Winnetka for adults over 25
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0.0% of adults in Winnetka completed < 9th grade.
1.0% of adults in Winnetka completed 9-12th grade.
4.0% of adults in Winnetka completed high school / ged.
7.0% of adults in Winnetka completed some college.
2.0% of adults in Winnetka completed associate's degree.
35.0% of adults in Winnetka completed bachelor's degree.
33.0% of adults in Winnetka completed master's degree.
14.0% of adults in Winnetka completed professional degree.
4.0% of adults in Winnetka completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Winnetka | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 0.0% | 5.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 1.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 4.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 7.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 2.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 35.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 33.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 14.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 4.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Winnetka, Illinois
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1.2% of households in Winnetka earn Less than $10,000.
1.3% of households in Winnetka earn $10,000 to $14,999.
0.6% of households in Winnetka earn $15,000 to $24,999.
3.3% of households in Winnetka earn $25,000 to $34,999.
4.1% of households in Winnetka earn $35,000 to $49,999.
7.0% of households in Winnetka earn $50,000 to $74,999.
4.5% of households in Winnetka earn $75,000 to $99,999.
6.2% of households in Winnetka earn $100,000 to $149,999.
5.0% of households in Winnetka earn $150,000 to $199,999.
66.8% of households in Winnetka earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Winnetka | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 1.2% | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.3% | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 0.6% | 5.9% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 3.3% | 6.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 4.1% | 9.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 7.0% | 14.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 4.5% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 6.2% | 18.0% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.0% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 66.8% | 13.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
