Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
15-24 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
20%
Northlake, IL
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$899
Population
13,580
Renter Mix
30% Rent
Laidback Chicago suburb just south of O’Hare International Airport
Suburban
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Welcoming
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Diverse
Situated about 17 miles northwest of Chicago’s Loop, Northlake is a laidback suburb known for its family-oriented atmosphere. Northlake contains a bevy of local parks for the whole family to enjoy, such as Veterans Park District, Kahl Park, and Millennium Park. The community also offers a broad range of apartments and condos available for rent along tree-lined avenues.
Northlake provides residents with a host of suburban conveniences along North Avenue, including national retailers, chain restaurants, and grocery stores. Northlake is also just a short drive away from the vibrant amenities of Downtown Elmhurst and Elmhurst College. Getting around from Northlake is simple with access to I-290, I-294, the Berkeley Metrarail station, and O’Hare International Airport.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$67,732
Average: $78,038
Education
1,963
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
6,744
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Northlake has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
30%
Non-Renters
70%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
11%
Other Education
89%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Northlake, IL is $870 for a studio, $899 for one bedroom, and $876 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Northlake has increased by 1.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$899/month
634 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Northlake, IL is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
473 Students
Public
Grades K-5
532 Students
Public
Grades K-5
312 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
348 Students
Mannheim Early Childhood Center
Public
Grades PK-5
158 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
369 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,614 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art
- Wilder Park Conservatory
- Cernan Earth and Space Center
- Cricket Creek Forest Preserve
- Schiller Woods
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.