Median Age
42 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 19% of Residents
Under 20
29%
Over 65
18%
Kenilworth, IL
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,333
Population
2,506
Renter Mix
8% Rent
A quaint, upscale oasis on Lake Michigan
Waterfront
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Lake
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Beach
An upscale suburb nestled on Lake Michigan, Kenilworth is the small town of your dreams. Home to luxury apartments, houses, and condos, Kenilworth is highly sought-after by renters looking to live in a lakefront oasis. This charming community is mainly residential and features tree-lined streets with paved sidewalks, large lots, lush landscaping, and stately homes. Residents rave about Kenilworth Beach, a sandy shore where locals can enjoy the perks of lakefront living. Public transit is available in Kenilworth, connecting it to nearby places. Kenilworth sits about 20 miles north of Chicago, where many residents commute to for work or leisure. Although Kenilworth is mainly residential, there are a few cozy local restaurants in town. For more recreation aside from swimming and boating, residents enjoy teeing off at the Indian Hill Club and relaxing on the beach at Gillson Park.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$236,478
Average: $226,354
Education
1,471
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
1,086
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Kenilworth has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
8%
Non-Renters
92%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
57%
Other Education
43%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Kenilworth, IL is $1,333 for one bedroom. Apartment rent in Kenilworth has increased by 1.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,333/month
575 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Kenilworth, IL is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
60
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-8
470 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
470 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Ladd Arboretum and Evanston Ecology Center
- Skokie's Central Park
- Grosse Point Lighthouse
- Dearborn Observatory
- Shakespeare Garden
Transit / Subway
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.