Northbrook, 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 | Northbrook | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 30,197 | 12,497,595 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 2268.2 | 215.8 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.24% | -0.18% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 46.0 | 37.3 | 37.1 |
| Households | 12,372 | 5,000,691 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Northbrook grew by 1.8% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 32,161 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Northbrook has a the economy index of A+, which means it is exceptionally prosperous.
| Metric | Northbrook | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $157,208 | $82,179 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.43% | 4.78% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.1% | 5.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Northbrook is about 91% higher than in Illinois.
Housing
| Metric | Northbrook | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $603,445 | $162,405 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $2,342 | $1,226 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 84.9% | 66.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Northbrook is about 21.5 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $2,342 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Northbrook spend about 46 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 190 hours, about 7.9 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Northbrook | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 22.8 | 23.8 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 45.6 | 47.6 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 190 | 198 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,891 | $6,148 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 26.2% | 14.0% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 18,990 | 7,977 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,037 | 1,547 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Northbrook is 23 minutes, shorter 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
Northbrook has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | Northbrook | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 69.3% | 34.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.56 | 2.48 | 2.54 |
Health
Northbrook has a health index of A+, which means it is exceptionally healthy.
| Metric | Northbrook | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 84.3 | 77.9 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 8.3% | 15.6% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 7.6% | 19.2% | 19.0% |
Northbrook, IL Compared With Nearby Cities
How Northbrook, IL compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northbrook, IL | 30,197 | $157,208 #2/3 | $603,445 #1/3 | 22.8 min #1/3 |
| Glenview, IL | 46,451 | $129,445 | $599,358 | 25.9 min |
| Highland Park, IL | 26,256 | $166,712 | $335,331 | 22.9 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Northbrook, Illinois.
What is the population of Northbrook, Illinois?
The population of Northbrook, Illinois is 30,197, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Northbrook, Illinois?
The population density of Northbrook, Illinois is 2268.2 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Northbrook, Illinois?
The median household income in Northbrook, Illinois is $157,208, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Northbrook, Illinois?
The median home price in Northbrook, Illinois is $603,445, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Northbrook, Illinois?
The unemployment rate in Northbrook, Illinois is 3.1%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.