Glenview, IL Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Glenview | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 46,451 | 12,497,595 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 3201.0 | 215.8 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.38% | -0.18% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 47.0 | 37.3 | 37.1 |
| Households | 18,506 | 5,000,691 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Glenview grew by 5.3% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 47,737 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
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 | $129,445 | $82,179 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.64% | 4.78% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.0% | 5.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Glenview is about 58% higher than in Illinois.
Housing
| Metric | Glenview | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $599,358 | $162,405 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,812 | $1,226 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 76.0% | 66.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Glenview is about 27.6 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,812 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Glenview spend about 52 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 216 hours, about 9.0 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Glenview | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 25.9 | 23.8 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 51.9 | 47.6 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 216 | 198 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $6,700 | $6,148 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 20.0% | 14.0% | 13.4% |
| 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 26 minutes, longer than the 24 minutes 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 | 2.54 | 2.48 | 2.54 |
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, 46,451 residents against a local median of 26,538. Where Glenview, IL breaks from the cities next to it is median home price, sitting 71% above the local median of $349,715 at $599,358.
Median household income tells the same story from another angle: $129,445 against a local median of $103,726, 25% above it. The one measure here that carries a verdict is median household income, and at 25% above the local median it puts Glenview, IL at the better end of the local range. The cities themselves spread $358,493 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenview, IL | 46,451 | $129,445 #2/4 | $599,358 #2/4 | 25.9 min #2/4 |
| Northbrook, IL | 30,197 | $157,208 | $603,445 | 22.8 min |
| Morton Grove, IL | 23,502 | $103,726 | $349,715 | 26.2 min |
| Niles, IL | 26,538 | $85,477 | $244,952 | 26.3 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Glenview, Illinois.
What is the population of Glenview, Illinois?
The population of Glenview, Illinois is 46,451, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Glenview, Illinois?
The population density of Glenview, Illinois is 3201.0 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Glenview, Illinois?
The median household income in Glenview, Illinois is $129,445, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Glenview, Illinois?
The median home price in Glenview, Illinois is $599,358, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Glenview, Illinois?
The unemployment rate in Glenview, Illinois is 4.0%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.