Median Age
45 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 17% of Residents
Under 20
27%
Over 65
20%
Glencoe
Glencoe, IL Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,430
Population
8,737
Renter Mix
8% Rent
A lakefront suburb of northern Chicago
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Lakefront
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Entertainment
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Nature
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Upscale
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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.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$208,042
Average: $202,453
Education
5,111
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,601
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Glencoe has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
8%
Non-Renters
92%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
56%
Other Education
44%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Glencoe, IL is $1,088 for a studio, $1,430 for one bedroom, $1,804 for two bedrooms, and $2,244 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Glencoe has increased by 1.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,430/month
615 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,811/month
570 Sq Ft
Getting Around
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Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
50
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-8
568 Students
Public
Grades K-5
257 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
395 Students
Public
Grades K-8
568 Students
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
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.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.