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Skokie, IL

Founded 1833Cook CountyElev. 185 m
Population
66,427
Median home
$368,600
Disaster risk
Very High
Public schools
15
Sex offenders
2

Overview

About Skokie

Skokie is home to roughly 66,427 residents. Skokie was founded in 1833 and sits in Cook County. The median age is 42.6 and the median household income is $93,550. Homes carry a median value of $368,600, and about 74% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (48.7%). Around 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 27 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
66,427
Median age
42.6
Median household income
$93,550
Per-capita income
$44,330
Poverty rate
9.6%
High-school grad or higher
91.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
50.8%
Unemployment
5.3%
Avg. commute
26.9 min
Work from home
16.5%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White48.7%
Hispanic or Latino11%
Black9.9%
Asian27%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts50.4%
Sales & office19.4%
Service14.8%
Production, transportation & material moving11.9%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance3.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$368,600
Median gross rent
$1,491/mo
Owner-occupied
74.1%
Median year built
1959
Households
23,971
Avg. household size
2.74

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

Skokie has 15 public schools — 9 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 6 schools
Reading53%
Math49%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Niles CentralHighGrades 9–12
Niles North High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Niles West High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Lincoln Jr High SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Old Orchard Jr High SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Oliver McCracken Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Devonshire Elem SchoolElementary
Dr Bessie Rhodes-Global StudiesElementary
East Prairie Elem SchoolElementaryGrades -1–8
Elizabeth Meyer SchoolElementary
Fairview South Elementary SchoolElementary
Highland Elementary SchoolElementary
Jane Stenson SchoolElementary
John Middleton Elem SchoolElementaryGrades 1–5

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime47% below national
Skokie206
Illinois322
United States386
↓ 13% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime35% above national
Skokie2,630
Illinois1,791
United States1,952
↓ 11% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Skokie Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

23 facilities in Skokie report releasing toxic chemicals to the EPA under the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI).

Burrell-Leder Beltech Inc · Cook CountyFederal Mogul Corp · Cook CountyGeneral Automation Inc · Cook CountyLambent Technologies Corp · Cook CountyHeico Ohmite Llc · Cook CountyKlein Tools Inc · Cook CountyKafko International Ltd · Cook CountyElectro Metal Products Corporation · Cook CountyAmerican Generator & Armature Co · Cook CountyInter-Connect Systems Inc · Cook CountyRogers Metal Services Inc. · Cook CountyResinoid Engineering Corp · Cook County

Facilities reporting to the EPA Toxics Release Inventory. Source: U.S. EPA Envirofacts (TRI).

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Very High
Top hazards · Cook County
Cold waveVery High
Heat waveVery High
Ice stormVery High
LightningVery High
Riverine floodingVery High
Strong windVery High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Skokie is in Cook County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Skokie was founded in 1833 and sits in Cook County. Elevation ~185 m.

Map of Skokie
Skokie, IL
Where Skokie is
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Historic places

2 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Harrer BuildingDempster Street Station
Notable people from Skokie
Erin HeathertonJessy SchramJonathan KiteNancy Lee GrahnMike O'BrienEsther PovitskyRashard MendenhallAzhar UsmanKayla McKennaDavid Pevsner
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Nearby cities
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Registered sex offenders in Skokie, IL (2)

Public sex-offender registry records for Skokie, Illinois.

Steven Thompson, 65ABSCONDER
Skokie · Cook County · 60077
Mark J Anderson, 54
Skokie · Cook County · 60077
AKA Mark James Anderson, X Moshe

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Skokie — frequently asked

What is the population of Skokie, Illinois?
Skokie has a population of about 66,427, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Skokie?
The median home value in Skokie is $368,600, and the median gross rent is $1,491/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Skokie safe? What is the crime rate?
Skokie Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 206 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Skokie face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Cook County as "Very High" overall, with top hazards including cold wave, heat wave, ice storm.
How many schools are in Skokie?
Skokie has 15 public schools (9 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Skokie?
Public registry data lists 2 registered sex offenders in or near Skokie. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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