Wilmette, IL, is one of the most desirable suburbs on Chicago’s North Shore, loved for its stunning lakefront, historic homes, and top-rated schools. Families are drawn to Wilmette for its beautiful parks, award-winning Wilmette Park District, and welcoming neighborhoods. Downtown Wilmette offers boutique shopping, dining, and a charming small-town feel, while the lakefront provides access to Gillson Beach, sailing, and endless outdoor recreation. Wilmette real estate ranges from historic brick homes and bungalows to luxury lakefront estates and new construction properties. With excellent schools, a strong sense of community, and easy commuter access to Chicago, it’s no surprise so many families move to Wilmette and never want to leave.
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27,369 people live in Wilmette, where the median age is 45.7 and the average individual income is $109,419. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Wilmette, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Beer on Central, The Praline Cauldron, and Classic Stitch.
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| Dining · $$ | 1.45 miles | 17 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 3.14 miles | 11 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 2.04 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 3.24 miles | 11 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.13 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.51 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.92 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 2.86 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.8 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 2.78 miles | 18 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.7 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.08 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.5 miles | 13 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.97 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.03 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.01 miles | 8 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.53 miles | 10 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.95 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.14 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.66 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.64 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.97 miles | 54 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.03 miles | 17 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
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Wilmette has 10,223 households, with an average household size of 2.67. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Wilmette do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 27,369 people call Wilmette home. The population density is 5,123.37 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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