What are the schools like in Glenview, IL?

Glenview is served primarily by Glenview CCSD 34. The district operates 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.6:1.

What is the median household income in Glenview?

The median household income in Glenview, IL is $134,910 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.7%.

What is the weather like in Glenview, IL?

Glenview has an average high temperature of 32.3°F in January and 83.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 33.6 inches.

Glenview, IL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Glenview, IL affordable or expensive?

Glenview's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Glenview is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $590,600 and the median rent is $1,950 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Glenview, IL?

Glenview has a violent crime rate of 151.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1209.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Glenview, IL a Good Place to Live?

Glenview is a small city of 47,896 in Illinois, with a median household income of $134,910 and a 3.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Glenview stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A+), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices. Whether Glenview is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Glenview city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 102.6

Glenview's overall cost of living index is 102.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Glenview costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.

Metric	Glenview, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$590,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,950	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	77.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$134,910	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Glenview's violent crime rate is 151.0 per 100,000 residents — 60% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

151.0 /100k

Property Crime

1209.8 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Glenview is served primarily by Glenview CCSD 34. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Glenview, IL	National Avg
School District	Glenview CCSD 34	—
Elementary Schools	6	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	69.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Glenview sees average highs of 32.3°F in January and 83.5°F in July, with 39.5 inches of annual precipitation and 33.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Glenview, IL
Average High — January	32.3°F
Average High — July	83.5°F
Annual Precipitation	39.5"
Annual Snowfall	33.6"

Demographics

Metric	Glenview, IL	National Avg
Population	47,896	—
Median Age	46.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	29.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	74.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.9%	18.9%
Asian	16.0%	6.3%
Under 18	24.0%	22.2%
65 and over	24.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Northfield, IL 3 mi Golf, IL 3 mi Northbrook, IL 3 mi Morton Grove, IL 4 mi Niles, IL 4 mi

ZIP Codes in Glenview

Glenview, IL is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

60025 60026

Glenview vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Glenview, IL affordable or expensive?

Glenview's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Glenview roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $590,600 and median rent is $1,950/month.

What is the crime rate in Glenview, IL?

Glenview's violent crime rate is 151.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1209.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Glenview?

Public schools in Glenview are operated by Glenview CCSD 34. The district has 6 elementary, 2 middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.6:1. 69.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Glenview, IL a good place to live?

Glenview, IL has a population of 47,896, a median household income of $134,910, and an unemployment rate of 3.7%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Glenview?

Glenview averages 32.3°F in January and 83.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 39.5 inches with about 33.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Glenview?

Glenview, IL is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 60025, 60026.

What is the population of Glenview?

The population of Glenview, Illinois is 47,896 with a median age of 46.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Glenview?

Key numbers for living in Glenview: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $590,600, median household income $134,910, crime index 47 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Glenview side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.