What are the schools like in Lincolnwood, IL?

Lincolnwood is served primarily by Lincolnwood SD 74. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.6:1.

What is the median household income in Lincolnwood?

The median household income in Lincolnwood, IL is $99,390 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 7.5%.

What is the weather like in Lincolnwood, IL?

Lincolnwood has an average high temperature of 32.3°F in January and 83.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 33.6 inches.

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

Q: Is Lincolnwood, IL affordable or expensive?

Lincolnwood's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Lincolnwood is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $450,700 and the median rent is $3,272 per month.

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

Lincolnwood has a violent crime rate of 110.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2528.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Lincolnwood, IL a Good Place to Live?

Lincolnwood is a small city of 13,268 in Illinois, with a median household income of $99,390 and a 7.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

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

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Lincolnwood is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Lincolnwood 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

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

Metric	Lincolnwood, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$450,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$3,272	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	82.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$99,390	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Lincolnwood's violent crime rate is 110.3 per 100,000 residents — 71% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

110.3 /100k

Property Crime

2528.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Lincolnwood is served primarily by Lincolnwood SD 74. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Lincolnwood, IL	National Avg
School District	Lincolnwood SD 74	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	57.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Lincolnwood sees average highs of 32.3°F in January and 83.5°F in July, with 39.8 inches of annual precipitation and 33.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Lincolnwood, IL
Average High — January	32.3°F
Average High — July	83.5°F
Annual Precipitation	39.8"
Annual Snowfall	33.6"

Demographics

Metric	Lincolnwood, IL	National Avg
Population	13,268	—
Median Age	44.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	7.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	67.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	3.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.6%	18.9%
Asian	23.0%	6.3%
Under 18	23.7%	22.2%
65 and over	28.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Lincolnwood

Lincolnwood, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

60712

Lincolnwood vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lincolnwood, IL affordable or expensive?

Lincolnwood's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Lincolnwood roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $450,700 and median rent is $3,272/month.

What is the crime rate in Lincolnwood, IL?

Lincolnwood's violent crime rate is 110.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2528.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Lincolnwood?

Public schools in Lincolnwood are operated by Lincolnwood SD 74. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.6:1. 57.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Lincolnwood, IL a good place to live?

Lincolnwood, IL has a population of 13,268, a median household income of $99,390, and an unemployment rate of 7.5%. 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 Lincolnwood?

Lincolnwood averages 32.3°F in January and 83.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 39.8 inches with about 33.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Lincolnwood?

Lincolnwood, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 60712.

What is the population of Lincolnwood?

The population of Lincolnwood, Illinois is 13,268 with a median age of 44.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Lincolnwood?

Key numbers for living in Lincolnwood: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $450,700, median household income $99,390, crime index 66 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lincolnwood side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.