What are the schools like in Northlake, IL?

Northlake is served primarily by Mannheim SD 83. The district operates 4 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.3:1.

What is the median household income in Northlake?

The median household income in Northlake, IL is $71,767 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.8%.

What is the weather like in Northlake, IL?

Northlake has an average high temperature of 31.6°F in January and 84.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 38.4 inches.

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

Q: Is Northlake, IL affordable or expensive?

Northlake's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Northlake is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $227,300 and the median rent is $1,095 per month.

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

Northlake has a violent crime rate of 124.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1719.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Northlake, IL a Good Place to Live?

Northlake is a small city of 12,683 in Illinois, with a median household income of $71,767 and a 4.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Northlake stands out for below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B+).

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Northlake is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Northlake 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

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

Metric	Northlake, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$227,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,095	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	67.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$71,767	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Northlake's violent crime rate is 124.0 per 100,000 residents — 67% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

124.0 /100k

Property Crime

1719.0 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Northlake is served primarily by Mannheim SD 83. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.3:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Northlake, IL	National Avg
School District	Mannheim SD 83	—
Elementary Schools	4	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	15.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	72.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Northlake sees average highs of 31.6°F in January and 84.5°F in July, with 38.6 inches of annual precipitation and 38.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Northlake, IL
Average High — January	31.6°F
Average High — July	84.5°F
Annual Precipitation	38.6"
Annual Snowfall	38.4"

Demographics

Metric	Northlake, IL	National Avg
Population	12,683	—
Median Age	39.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	28.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	43.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	4.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	46.6%	18.9%
Asian	3.0%	6.3%
Under 18	22.8%	22.2%
65 and over	15.0%	16.8%

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ZIP Codes in Northlake

Northlake, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

60164

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Northlake, IL affordable or expensive?

Northlake's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Northlake roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $227,300 and median rent is $1,095/month.

What is the crime rate in Northlake, IL?

Northlake's violent crime rate is 124.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1719.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Northlake?

Public schools in Northlake are operated by Mannheim SD 83. The district has 4 elementary, 1 middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.3:1. 15.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Northlake, IL a good place to live?

Northlake, IL has a population of 12,683, a median household income of $71,767, and an unemployment rate of 4.8%. 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 Northlake?

Northlake averages 31.6°F in January and 84.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.6 inches with about 38.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Northlake?

Northlake, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 60164.

What is the population of Northlake?

The population of Northlake, Illinois is 12,683 with a median age of 39.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Northlake?

Key numbers for living in Northlake: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $227,300, median household income $71,767, crime index 52 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Northlake side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.