Median Age
45 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
22%
Lake Bluff
Lake Bluff, IL Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,553
Population
5,341
Renter Mix
13% Rent
Savor views of Lake Michigan in this North Shore town
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Close-Knit
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Nestled on the western shore of Lake Michigan, about 35 miles north of Downtown Chicago, Lake Bluff is a scenic suburb in the North Shore. Lake Bluff is consistently recognized as a great place to live by numerous magazines and publications for its New England charm, rich heritage, and vibrant community.
Lake Bluff is convenient to a host of parks and golf courses. Residents and visitors enjoy stunning views of Lake Michigan from Sunrise Park and practicing their golf swings at the Lake Bluff Golf Course. The close-knit community in Lake Bluff comes together for a variety of special events, including the popular Fourth of July Parade, Farmers’ Market on the Village Green, art festivals, concerts, community barbecues, and much more. Getting around from Lake Bluff is easy with access to major highways, airports, and the Metra rail system.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$182,244
Average: $197,216
Education
2,926
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
2,479
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Lake Bluff has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
13%
Non-Renters
87%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
53%
Other Education
47%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Lake Bluff, IL is $1,547 for one bedroom, and $1,909 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Lake Bluff has decreased by -1.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,547/month
457 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Lake Bluff, IL is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
571 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
303 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Oriole Grove Forest Preserve (Jensen Woods)
- Skokie River Nature Preserve
- Middlefork Farm Nature Preserve
- Wildlife Discovery Center
- Middlefork Savanna Preserve
Airports
- Chicago O'Hare 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.