Winnetka, IL, is a premier North Shore community, known for its luxury real estate, top-ranked New Trier High School, and breathtaking Lake Michigan shoreline. Residents love the village’s picturesque tree-lined streets, charming downtown shops, and vibrant community life. Winnetka real estate features historic mansions, lakefront estates, and beautifully updated family homes that highlight the area’s elegance and charm. With multiple public beaches, highly regarded schools, and strong community involvement, Winnetka offers an unparalleled quality of life. Buyers are drawn to Winnetka for its prestige, safety, and welcoming feel, making it one of the most desirable suburbs in Illinois.
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20,156 people live in Winnetka, where the median age is 44.8 and the average individual income is $136,440. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Winnetka, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including D2Fitness, Main Event Boxing and Fitness, and The Yoga Post.
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| Active | 3.21 miles | 9 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 4.02 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 3.86 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 3.16 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.04 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.77 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.63 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.68 miles | 11 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.87 miles | 12 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.29 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
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Winnetka has 7,215 households, with an average household size of 2.79. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Winnetka do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 20,156 people call Winnetka home. The population density is 2,406.64 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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