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Glenview

Illinois · 48,705 residents · 14.469 sq mi
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Glenview is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $118,019. Population has grown 16% since 2000. 67% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $498,000. With a median age of 46.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 72% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
67% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
48,705
+16%since 2000
from 41,847 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,366 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 2,892 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.3
+12%since 2000
from 41.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
36K39K43K46K50K1990201020202024Glenview
202448K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$118,019
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,730 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$66,098
+52%since 2000
from $43,384 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
66.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 65.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services14.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration10.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Information8.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$498,000
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $302,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,810
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $828 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.1%
−6.9 ptssince 2000
from 88.0% in 2000
18.9% rent
Afford Score
4.2
+13%since 2000
from 3.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.1%(34,778)
Black1.5%(646)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(1,702)
Asian10%(4,183)
Other0%
Diversity Score34.9%(14,595)
2020
White, non-Hispanic71%(34,589)
Black1.1%(519)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(3,595)
Asian16.5%(8,042)
Other2.8%(1,383)
Diversity Score56.1%(27,339)
Diversity Score
56
+61%since 2000
from 35 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
66.6%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 55.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 94.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
32.9%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 23.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.7 min
+47%since 2000
from 20.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
68.7%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 76.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 4.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 61.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
60.6%
−15.1 ptssince 2009
from 75.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Female
51.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Foreign born
20.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.8%
−89.7 ptssince 2013
from 93.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Glenview, Illinois?

Glenview, Illinois has about 48,705 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Glenview, Illinois?

The typical household in Glenview, Illinois earns about $118,019 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Glenview, Illinois expensive?

In Glenview, Illinois, the median home is worth about $498,000, and the typical rent is about $1,810 a month.

How educated are people in Glenview, Illinois?

About 66.6% of adults age 25 and over in Glenview, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Glenview, Illinois?

About 4.8% of people in Glenview, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Glenview, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Glenview, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 11,612 residents, a change of about 31 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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