GLENCOE

Established as an experiment in creating the perfect suburb, Glencoe serves as a paragon for quiet, refined living and maintains some of the most distinguished residences on the North Shore. Residents enjoy life in a serene, wooded utopia, as well as close proximity to both Chicago and the beautiful beaches of Lake Michigan. A spacious community that boasts beautiful parks, exceptional schools, and homes that inspire awe, Glencoe sets the standard for luxury living amidst natural splendor.

Residential

With an average listing price of $1,969,289, characterizing the homes
in Glencoe as merely illustrious is an understatement. Spectacular
estates pepper the pristine topography of this affluent community,
resulting in a zip code that is as distinguished as it is
exclusive.

The Schools

Whether the rankings are assembled by the Chicago Tribune or any number of online services, New Trier High School is consistently recognized as the best in North Shore education. With seemingly impossibly high graduate rates, phenomenal test scores, and a wealth of programs and opportunities for students, New Trier is inarguably the standard of academic excellence.

The Parks

Glencoe is routinely included in the Forbes list of most affluent zip codes in the United States. This year it ranked 61st. What other North Shore suburbs made the list?
33. Kenilworth
92. Winnetka
108. Lake Forrest
145. Golf
199. Hinsdale
200. Wilmette

From its parks and beaches, to its bird and wildflower sanctuaries, the Glencoe parks district offers residents innumerable opportunities to learn about and enjoy their surroundings. Additionally, residents enjoy the Glencoe Golf Club, considered to be among the best courses on the North Shore, and the Chicago Botanic Gardens, home to twenty-three gardens and eighty-one acres of waterways.

The Numbers

Population: 8,762
Caucasian- 95%
African-American- 2%
Asian- 1.7%
Hispanic- 1.3%
Median Household Income: $164,432

The Links

Want to know what the real estate trends look like in Glencoe?

http://www.headrick-wagner.com

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