About Wilmette

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The Village of Wilmette is located approximately 16 miles north of downtown Chicago. Wilmette is a progressive community known for its beautiful lakefront, diverse architecture, tree lined streets, well maintained parks and excellent public and private schools. It is a community committed to its history, preserving its brick streets and old fashioned street lights. The Village extends approximately five miles west from Lake Michigan and is approximately one mile wide. Its municipal neighbors include Evanston and Skokie to the south, Glenview to the west and Kenilworth and Northfield to the north. Click to View Map

Demographics

• Population - 1980 - 28,229 | 1990 - 26,694 | 2000 - 27,651
• Average Household Size - 2.73
• Median Age - 42.2
• Households - 10,039
• Median Family Income - $122,515
• Median Home Value - $441,600

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Climate

• Avg. Winter Temp
  23.40 F-4.77 C
• Avg. Summer Temp
  75.7 F24.27 C
• Avg. Annual Rainfall
  33.18 IN.84.27 CM.
• Avg. Annual Snowfall
  37.10 IN.94.23 CM.