Median Age
42 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 18% of Residents
Under 20
30%
Over 65
18%
Winnetka
Winnetka, IL Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,363
Population
12,663
Renter Mix
11% Rent
A village as pretty as a picture
Lakefront
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From its palatial lakeside estates to its alpine-village-style shopping district, Winnetka stands out from the moment you enter this village's boundaries. Situated in the heart of the North Shore area, Winnetka stretches along Lake Michigan and offers public beaches and boat launches all wrapped in a gorgeous natural setting just 16 miles north of Downtown Chicago. Dating back to 1836, many of the buildings and homes in Winnetka were built before 1930, adding a touch of historic value to the village.
Because it is such a beautiful community, Winnetka is often used for filming. It features the house used in the Home Alone movies as well as scenes from Ocean's 12, National Lampoon's Vacation, Ferris Bueller's Day Off, Breakfast Club, Sixteen Candles, Uncle Buck, Risky Business, and several other major movies and television shows. Several notable celebrities also claim Winnetka as home, including Chicago mayor Rahm Emanuel, actor Rock Hudson, talk show host Phil Donahue, Olympic gold medalist swimmer Conor Dwyer, actress Ann-Margret, and actress Marlo Thomas.
Living in Winnetka, residents have easy access to the lake. Tower Road Beach includes a beach house, picnic shelter, a sand volleyball court, and a concession stand. Elder Lane Park has a beach, an open green space, a beach house, and picnic areas. Golfers have three golf clubs to choose from: Winnetka Golf Club, Skokie Country Club, and Indian Hill Club.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$240,808
Average: $228,762
Education
7,502
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
5,564
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Winnetka has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
11%
Non-Renters
89%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
57%
Other Education
43%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Winnetka, IL is $1,081 for a studio, $1,363 for one bedroom, $2,121 for two bedrooms, and $3,365 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Winnetka has decreased by -0.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,363/month
744 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,884/month
498 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Winnetka, IL is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
50
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Hubbard Woods Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
324 Students
Public
Grades K-5
376 Students
Public
Grades K-5
343 Students
Public
Grades K-5
307 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
381 Students
New Trier Township High School Winnetka
Public
Grades 9-12
2,856 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Skokie Lagoons / William N. Erickson Preserves
- Blue Star Memorial Woods
- Wagner Farm
- Chicago Botanic Garden
- 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.