Skokie, IL
Demographics And Statistics
Living In Skokie, Illinois Summary
Life in Skokie research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Skokie over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Skokie:
The population in Skokie is 67,076.
The median home value in Skokie is $358,422.
The median income in Skokie is $91,892.
The cost of living in Skokie is 120 which is 1.2x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Skokie is $1,470.
The unemployment rate in Skokie is 5.4%.
The poverty rate in Skokie is 8.7%.
The average high in Skokie is 58.6° and the average low is 42.7°.
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Skokie, IL Crime Report
Crime in Skokie summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Skokie. Key points include:
There were 1,675 total crimes in Skokie in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Skokie is 2,569.6 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Skokie is 207.1 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Skokie is 2,362.5 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Skokie is 10.56% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Skokie Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Skokie / 100k People |
Illinois / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,675 | 2,569.6 | 1,985.3 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 135 | 207.1 | 425.9 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 1 | 1.5 | 9.1 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 32 | 49.1 | 97.4 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 79 | 121.2 | 278.9 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 1,540 | 2,362.5 | 1,559.4 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 220 | 337.5 | 246.4 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 1,221 | 1,873.1 | 1,143.5 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 99 | 151.9 | 169.5 | 282.7 |
Skokie, IL Cost Of Living
Cost of living in Skokie summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Skokie. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Illinois. Key points include:
The cost of living in Skokie is 120 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Skokie is 1.2x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Skokie is $358,422.
The median income in Skokie is $91,892.
Skokie's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Skokie Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Skokie | Illinois | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 120 | 92 | 100 | |
| Services | 108 | 95 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 106 | 98 | 100 | |
| Health | 114 | 96 | 100 | |
| Housing | 143 | 81 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 125 | 105 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 98 | 90 | 100 | |
Skokie, IL Weather
The average high in Skokie is 58.6° and the average low is 42.7°.
There are 72.8 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 37.6 inches of precipitation each year with 36.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Skokie |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 58.6 |
| Average Annual Low | 42.7 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 72.8 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 37.6 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 36.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Skokie, IL Photos
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Skokie Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Skokie
The current population in Skokie is 67,076. The population has increased 5.1% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 67,076 | 4.2% |
| 2021 | 64,395 | -0.6% |
| 2020 | 64,773 | -0.2% |
| 2019 | 64,873 | -0.3% |
| 2018 | 65,061 | 0.0% |
| 2017 | 65,056 | 0.3% |
| 2016 | 64,885 | 0.5% |
| 2015 | 64,588 | 0.6% |
| 2014 | 64,233 | 0.6% |
| 2013 | 63,824 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Skokie
Skokie is:
49.0% White with 32,873 White residents.
8.9% African American with 5,995 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 81 American Indian residents.
26.3% Asian with 17,624 Asian residents.
0.1% Hawaiian with 38 Hawaiian residents.
0.9% Other with 625 Other residents.
3.6% Two Or More with 2,427 Two Or More residents.
11.1% Hispanic with 7,413 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Skokie | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 49.0% | 59.6% | 58.9% |
| African American | 8.9% | 13.7% | 12.1% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 26.3% | 5.7% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 3.6% | 2.8% | 3.5% |
| Hispanic | 11.1% | 17.8% | 18.7% |
Gender in Skokie
Skokie is 50.3% female with 33,749 female residents.
Skokie is 49.7% male with 33,327 male residents.
| Gender | Skokie | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 50.5% | 50.4% |
| Male | 49.7% | 49.5% | 49.6% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Skokie for adults over 25
6.0% of adults in Skokie completed < 9th grade.
3.0% of adults in Skokie completed 9-12th grade.
18.0% of adults in Skokie completed high school / ged.
16.0% of adults in Skokie completed some college.
7.0% of adults in Skokie completed associate's degree.
31.0% of adults in Skokie completed bachelor's degree.
13.0% of adults in Skokie completed master's degree.
4.0% of adults in Skokie completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Skokie completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Skokie | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 6.0% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 18.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 16.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 31.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 13.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 4.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Skokie, Illinois
4.5% of households in Skokie earn Less than $10,000.
3.0% of households in Skokie earn $10,000 to $14,999.
5.5% of households in Skokie earn $15,000 to $24,999.
4.3% of households in Skokie earn $25,000 to $34,999.
8.9% of households in Skokie earn $35,000 to $49,999.
14.9% of households in Skokie earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.1% of households in Skokie earn $75,000 to $99,999.
17.9% of households in Skokie earn $100,000 to $149,999.
13.9% of households in Skokie earn $150,000 to $199,999.
15.0% of households in Skokie earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Skokie | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.5% | 5.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.0% | 3.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 5.5% | 6.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4.3% | 7.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 8.9% | 10.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 14.9% | 15.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.1% | 12.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 17.9% | 17.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 13.9% | 9.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 15.0% | 12.1% | 11.4% |
