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Glenview, IL

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Glenview, IL

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Demographics

Predominantly WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 50
Population47,682
Foreign Born5.2%
Population Density3,298people per mi²
Median Age46.3 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
ChangingSince 2010, this city has seen significant changes in racial and ethnic composition in a short time.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
A-
Great

A high quality of life with strong walkability, manageable living costs, healthy neighborhood signals, and solid amenity access.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

190/100

90% above national average

C-

The Real Cost of Living in Glenview, Illinois

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $32k$61k
Comfortable $116k$171k
Luxury $251k+$389k+
Elite (Top 5%) $338k+$524k+
Affordability Ratio

81%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A+
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean92%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
40
Positive
24
Poor
4
Negative
4

Groceries

2 within 10 miles

6.9mi

Gas

0 within 10 miles

Hospital

3 within 20 miles

16.1mi

Airport

ORD — Chicago O'Hare International

8.1mi

Post Office

USPS — Chicago, IL

16.2mi

Critical Amenities

Golf4Nearest 4.6 mi
Camping20Nearest 2.1 mi
Marina1Nearest 5.8 mi
Winery0 
Ice Rink2Nearest 2 mi
Gun Range4Nearest 3.7 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
B+
Good

An upper-middle-class area. Household wealth, education levels, and homeownership run ahead of national benchmarks.

Median HHI
$139k+2.9%
85% above US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$1.3M
101% above US avg
College Educated
68.1%
95% above US avg
WFH
19.5%
36% above US avg
Homeownership
78.4%
20% above US avg
Median Home
$599k
112% above US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
A-
Very Safe

Lower crime rates than 80% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
10.4
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
+6.0%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−0.8%
Homicide
0.02 / 1k Residents50% below state avg
Robbery
0.08 / 1k Residents86% below state avg
Aggravated Assault
0.44 / 1k Residents63% below state avg

Property Crime

5yr+12.7%
Burglary
0.74 / 1k Residents51% below state avg
Larceny-Theft
8.27 / 1k Residents20% below state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
0.44 / 1k Residents80% below state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: D+19Solidly Liberal

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Glenview, Illinois
Dem Rep
20%30%40%50%60%70%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
B
Self-Reliant

Viable for self-reliance. Generally workable, though some barriers may limit total independence.

State Policy

Tax Burden
F
Poor12.9% of income
Property Rights
C-
FairIJ Grade C-
Firearm Rights
F
PoorFPC Grade F
Homeschooling
A+
GreatNo notice required

Energy independence: Importer (45% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
A-
OpenFarm sales legal
Gambling Laws
A
Broadly OpenCasinos · Poker · Sportsbetting
Marijuana Laws
A+
Fully LegalRecreational

Homesteading

Growing Season190 days245 frost-free
Annual Rainfall45.6"
Elevation659 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
D
Vulnerable

Multiple tactical vulnerabilities. Population density, target proximity, or disaster risk are likely compounding. A retreat property and exit planning is required.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
F
Poor17 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
D-
Poor3,298/sq mi
Fallout Danger
C
Weak15 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
F
PoorInland Flooding
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 280 mi · coast 691 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$2.4B/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityChicago2.7M people are 17 mi away
Nearest Major AirportORD8.1 mi away
Distance to State Capital185 miSpringfield, IL
Nearest Prison14 mi3 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-19T19:56:08.000Z

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