Glenview, Illinois Income Statistics
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Glenview Wealth Score
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Glenview Above average
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Income Statistics Overview
| Metric | Glenview | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $133,416 | $84,042 | $80,455 |
| Median Personal Income | $109,543 | $64,565 | $60,758 |
| Average Yearly Income Growth | 4.4% | 4.5% | 4.8% |
| Six-Figure Earners | 31.2% | 15.0% | 13.9% |
| $200k+ Households | 32.8% | 13.8% | 13.2% |
The median household income in Glenview is about 59% higher than in Illinois. Income has been growing slower in Glenview (4.4%/yr) than in Illinois (4.5%/yr).
About 31% of adults in Glenview earn six figures ($100,000 or more) a year, higher than the Illinois average of 15%.
Median Household Income 2009–2024 Trend
Median Household Income Over Time
Median household income in Glenview, Illinois grew by 40.0% from 2009 to 2024, reaching $133,416 in 2024. That's an average of about 4.4% per year.
Glenview has been far above the U.S. median household income in every year from 2009 to 2024. Even at its closest, in 2015, its income was 63% higher. The gap has narrowed from 86% in 2009 to 66% in 2024.
Income Distribution in Glenview
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Households by income, 2024
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About 11,197 households (60.4% of all households) have an income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 40.2% of all households.
In 2024, 14.0% of households in Glenview had an income under $35,000 and 44.8% had $150,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 21.6% and 22.8%.
Compared with the U.S., Glenview has a larger share of households earning $200,000 or more (32.8% vs 13.2%) and a smaller share earning $50,000 to $74,999 (9.9% vs 15.5%).
| Household income | Households | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $10,000 | 736 | 4.0% | 5.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 302 | 1.6% | 3.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 617 | 3.3% | 6.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 944 | 5.1% | 6.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 1,446 | 7.8% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 1,842 | 9.9% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 1,470 | 7.9% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 2,887 | 15.6% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2,227 | 12.0% | 9.5% |
| $200,000 or more | 6,083 | 32.8% | 13.2% |
Shares are of all 18,554 households, one per occupied home whatever its size. Households with zero or negative income are counted in the lowest bracket. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19001).
Residents 15+ by personal income, 2024
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About 11,896 residents (31.2% of residents aged 15 and over) have a personal income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 13.9% of residents aged 15 and over.
That is 35.2% of residents who have any income.
In 2024, 11.4% of Glenview residents aged 15 and over reported no personal income, 22.3% had some income but less than $25,000, and 39.3% had $75,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 12.8%, 28.7% and 22.0%.
Compared with the U.S., Glenview has a larger share of residents earning $100,000 or more (31.2% vs 13.9%) and a smaller share earning $35,000 to $49,999 (8.9% vs 12.6%).
| Personal income | Residents | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| No income | 4,367 | 11.4% | 12.8% |
| $1 to $9,999 | 3,720 | 9.7% | 11.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2,167 | 5.7% | 7.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 2,635 | 6.9% | 10.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 2,584 | 6.8% | 9.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 3,403 | 8.9% | 12.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 4,293 | 11.2% | 14.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 3,121 | 8.2% | 8.2% |
| $100,000 or more | 11,896 | 31.2% | 13.9% |
Shares are of the 38,184 residents aged 15 and over, the only people the Census Bureau asks about income, and include those who reported none. A share of the whole population would count children as people without income, while a share of earners alone would hide the 11.4% with no income; the calculator adds that second share whenever your range leaves out people with no income. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19325).
Income Inequality and the Gender Pay Gap in Glenview
| Metric | Glenview | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gini Coefficient | 0.523 | 0.547 | 0.552 |
| Male Median Income | $120,899 | $73,933 | $69,667 |
| Female Median Income | $98,617 | $60,067 | $56,850 |
| Gender Pay Gap | 18.4% | 18.8% | 18.4% |
The Gini coefficient measures how evenly income is shared between richer and poorer households, from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns nearly everything). The lower the number, the more equally income is distributed. In Glenview, it is 0.523, lower than Illinois's 0.547, so income is more evenly distributed here than there, and lower than the US's 0.552, so income is more evenly distributed here than there.
Men's income is about 23% more than women's income in Glenview, Illinois. Over a 35-year career, a 23% wage gap accumulates to roughly $779,870 in unearned income for female workers in the area.
Income by Sex Over Time
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Glenview, Illinois has narrowed from about 32% to 18% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 34% in 2010, and was narrowest at 16% in 2023. In dollar terms, the gap has narrowed by $3,471 since 2009.
Employment
| Metric | Glenview | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment Rate | 3.9% | 5.8% | 5.2% |
| Working from Home | 23.2% | 15.9% | 15.0% |
| Commute time (minutes) | 23 | 23 | 22 |
Approximately 887 people are unemployed in Glenview, Illinois.
The average commute time in Glenview is 23 minutes, about the same as in Illinois.
Unemployment Rate Over Time
Since 2011, the unemployment rate in Glenview, Illinois has fallen from 4.9% to 3.9% in 2024. Over that period the rate peaked at 6.2% in 2013 and fell as low as 3.6% in 2019.
Glenview has stayed well below the U.S. unemployment rate in every year from 2011 to 2024 and has never risen above it. It came closest in 2022, at 1.0 point lower. The gap has narrowed from 3.8 points in 2011 to 1.3 points in 2024.
Glenview, IL Wealth 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 unemployment, sitting 24% below the local median of 5.1% at 3.9%. That is the better end of the local range on this measure.
Median household income tells the same story from another angle: $133,416 against a local median of $108,920, 22% above it. Every measure here with a clear better direction points the same way, so Glenview, IL is not trading one advantage for another, it reads stronger than its neighbours across the board. The cities themselves spread 4.0% on unemployment, so Glenview, IL sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Glenview, IL has the 2nd lowest unemployment of the 4 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Income growthAverage yearly change in median household income since 2016. Each year is measured in its own dollars, so this is growth before inflation. | Unemployment | Income inequalityGini coefficient: 0 would mean every household earns the same, 1 that a single household earns everything. The lower the number, the more equally income is shared here. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenview, IL | 47,742 | $133,416 #2/4 | 4.4%/yr #3/4 | 3.9% #2/4 | 0.523 #2/4 |
| Northbrook, IL | 32,185 | $153,635 | 3.6%/yr | 3.1% | 0.512 |
| Morton Grove, IL | 25,227 | $108,920 | 5.0%/yr | 5.1% | 0.539 |
| Niles, IL | 28,688 | $82,819 | 4.9%/yr | 7.1% | 0.563 |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Glenview, Illinois has an overall wealth index grade of A, making it notably better than Illinois, and notably better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about income and wealth in Glenview, Illinois.
How Rich Is Glenview, Illinois?
Glenview has a wealth index grade of A. The wealth index grades areas from A+ (best) to F- by combining income levels, employment rates, and income inequality; an A grade means residents are much better off than the U.S. average. The median household income is $133,416, about 59% higher than the Illinois average of $84,042.
How fast is household income rising in Glenview, Illinois?
Between 2009 and 2024, the median household income in Glenview, Illinois rose 40%, from $95,317 to $133,416. Over the same years, income here lagged behind Illinois as a whole: +40% against +52%.
What was the median household income in Glenview in 2023?
In 2023, the median household income in Glenview, Illinois was $129,441, up 2% from $126,552 in 2022. The Illinois median that year was $82,182.
What was the median household income in Glenview in 2020?
In 2020, the median household income in Glenview, Illinois was $110,897. By 2024 it had risen 20% to $133,416.
Do many residents of Glenview, Illinois earn over $100,000?
Yes. 31% of adults in Glenview, Illinois earn $100,000 or more a year (about 1 in 3), against 15% (about 1 in 7) in Illinois. 33% of households have a combined income of $200,000 or more, compared with 14% in Illinois.
Is it hard to find a job in Glenview, Illinois?
Unemployment in Glenview, Illinois is only 3.9%, well below the Illinois rate of 5.8%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
What is the Gini coefficient in Glenview, Illinois?
The Gini coefficient in Glenview is 0.523. It measures income inequality on a scale from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns everything). That is lower than the US average of 0.552, so income is distributed more equally than in the country overall.
How has the income gap between men and women changed in Glenview, Illinois?
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Glenview, Illinois has narrowed from about 32% to 18% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 34% in 2010, and was narrowest at 16% in 2023. In dollar terms, the gap has narrowed by $3,471 since 2009.
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