Glencoe

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Glencoe, IL Area Guide

A lakefront suburb of northern Chicago

Commuter Lakefront Entertainment Nature Upscale

An upscale suburbia just 25 miles north of Chicago, Glencoe sits directly on Lake Michigan, offering residents an unbeatable lakefront lifestyle. Home to several golf courses and woodland preserves, Glencoe offers an outdoorsy feel with an active community. The Chicago Botanic Garden is adjacent to Glencoe, and is the perfect place to enjoy millions of plants, flowers, and lakes.

For convenience, several train stations travel directly through Glencoe and will take passengers into Chicago for work or play. Glencoe is also nestled against Interstate 94, making commuting easier than ever. Residents appreciate the excellent public schools and community parks in town, along with the unique attractions like Glencoe Beach — the perfect place for some fun in the sun on Lake Michigan.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Glencoe, IL is $1,085 for a studio, $1,428 for one bedroom, $1,800 for two bedrooms, and $2,239 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Glencoe has increased by 2.3% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,428/month
615 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,726/month
350 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Glencoe, IL is for everyday living.

Very Walkable

70 / 100

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

Bikeable

63 / 100

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Central School

Public

Grades K-8

West School

Public

Grades K-5

South Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Central School

Public

Grades K-8

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Chicago Botanic Garden
  • Skokie Lagoons / William N. Erickson Preserves
  • Rosewood Beach
  • Wagner Farm
  • Kent Fuller Air Station Prairie / Tyner Interpretive Center

Airports

  • Chicago O'Hare International
  • Chicago Midway International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.