Glenview, Illinois Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
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Glenview, IL Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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Population
| Metric | Glenview | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 47,742 | 12,692,444 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 3290.0 | 219.1 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.33% | -0.16% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 47.9 | 37.4 | 37.3 |
| Households | 18,554 | 5,035,584 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Glenview grew by 5.3% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 47,742 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Glenview is Gen X, aged 45–60, at 22.4% of residents. That is 2.0 points above Illinois as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 7,043 14.8% -6.5 pts
- Millennials 29–44 8,475 17.8% -4.1 pts
- Gen X 45–60 10,685 22.4% +2.0 pts
- Boomers 61–79 9,823 20.6% +3.7 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Illinois, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 52.8% of the people living in Glenview and men 47.2%.
- Women 52.8% Illinois 50.6%
- Men 47.2% Illinois 49.4%
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Economy
Glenview has a the economy index of A, which means it is very prosperous.
| Metric | Glenview | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $133,416 | $84,042 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.44% | 4.46% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.9% | 5.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Glenview is about 59% higher than in Illinois.
Housing
| Metric | Glenview | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $728,638 | $149,936 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,884 | $1,274 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 76.6% | 67.1% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Glenview is about 32.2 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,884 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Glenview spend about 47 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 197 hours, about 8.2 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Glenview | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 23.7 | 23.6 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 47.3 | 47.3 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 197 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $6,110 | $6,104 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 23.2% | 15.9% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 25,493 | 7,977 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,945 | 1,547 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Glenview is about the same as in Illinois.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Glenview has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | Glenview | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 65.3% | 34.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.53 | 2.46 | 2.53 |
Health
Glenview has a health index of A+, which means it is exceptionally healthy.
| Metric | Glenview | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 83.7 | 77.9 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 9.3% | 15.6% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 9.0% | 19.2% | 19.0% |
Glenview, IL Compared With Nearby Cities
Glenview, IL is the largest of the 4 cities compared here, 47,742 residents against a local median of 28,688. Where Glenview, IL breaks from the cities next to it is median home price, sitting 147% above the local median of $295,492 at $728,638.
Median household income tells the same story from another angle: $133,416 against a local median of $108,920, 22% above it. The one measure here that carries a verdict is median household income, and at 22% above the local median it puts Glenview, IL at the better end of the local range. The cities themselves spread $528,055 on median home price, so Glenview, IL sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Glenview, IL has the 2nd highest median home price of the 4 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
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| Glenview, IL | 47,742 | $133,416 #2/4 | $728,638 #2/4 | 23.7 min #2/4 |
| Northbrook, IL | 32,185 | $153,635 | $764,513 | 22.9 min |
| Morton Grove, IL | 25,227 | $108,920 | $295,492 | 25.6 min |
| Niles, IL | 28,688 | $82,819 | $236,458 | 25.7 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Glenview, Illinois.
What is the population of Glenview, Illinois?
About 47,742 people live in Glenview, Illinois, in 18,554 households of 2.5 people on average. The median age is 47.9, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 11 years.
Is Glenview, Illinois urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Glenview, Illinois has 3,290 people per square mile, a density typical of a city. That is about 38 times the U.S. average of 86.
How affordable is housing in Glenview, Illinois?
The median home costs 5.5 times the median household income ($728,638 against $133,416), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $1,884 a month takes about 17% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is it hard to find a job in Glenview, Illinois?
Unemployment in Glenview, Illinois is only 3.9%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
What share of adults in Glenview, Illinois have a college degree?
65.3% of adults in Glenview, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 7 in 10), well above the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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