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Wilmette, IL

Wilmette is a suburb of the Chicago area, known for top-rated schools and easy access to jobs.

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Population
48,628
-0.17% YoY
Median rent
$1,853/mo
Median home
$459k
Sunny days/yr
181
School rating
8.8/10
Walk score
53/100

Demographics

Historic trends & YoY changes

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Diversity index: 59.8/100

Job market

Median income$95,099
Unemployment5.4%
Job growth (yoy)3.3%

Top industries

FinanceManufacturingLogisticsHealthcare

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Walk & schools

School Rating

8.8/10

Based on public school performance, graduation rates, and college readiness.

Walk score53/100
Transit score33/100
Bike score49/100

Walk, Transit & Bike scores out of 100 (higher = more accessible). School rating out of 10.

Climate

Sun days scaled ÷10 for readability.

Safety

Violent crime index3.2
Property crime index25.5

Lower is safer (US avg ≈ 22 violent / 35 property).

Cost of living

COL index107.4

100 = US national average. Near average.

Best time to visit

Prime months

Jun–Jul–Aug–Sep

Shoulder
May, Oct
Skip
Dec–Feb (deep cold)
Sun
Mixed skies
Rain
Moderate rainfall

Summers average 82°F, winters 27°F. moderate rainfall; mixed skies.

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