Skokie is a diverse and welcoming community that offers exceptional value, outstanding amenities, and a convenient location just minutes from Chicago. Home to approximately 68,000 residents, Skokie is located about 15 miles northwest of downtown Chicago and provides easy access via the CTA Yellow Line, major expressways, and nearby Metra connections. Known for its beautiful neighborhoods, excellent parks, and vibrant cultural scene, Skokie offers something for everyone. Residents enjoy more than 40 parks, extensive bike and walking trails, the popular Skokie Northshore Sculpture Park, the Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center, the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, and a wide variety of shopping and dining options, including Westfield Old Orchard.
Families are drawn to Skokie for its highly regarded public schools, outstanding park district programs, and abundant recreational opportunities. The housing market features everything from charming mid-century ranch homes and classic brick bungalows to newer townhomes, condominiums, and custom-built residences. With its strong sense of community, cultural diversity, convenient location, and excellent amenities, Skokie continues to be one of the most desirable places to live in the Chicago area.
66,427 people live in Skokie, where the median age is 42.6 and the average individual income is $44,330. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Skokie, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Tunisian Fusion, Skokie Provisions, and Chicken Shaq.
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| Dining | 0.52 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
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| Dining | 0.52 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.87 miles | 2 reviews | 3/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.95 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.67 miles | 6 reviews | 3.5/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.89 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.02 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.07 miles | 4 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.12 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.13 miles | 2 reviews | 3/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.86 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.87 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.89 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.91 miles | 2 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.97 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.98 miles | 78 reviews | 3.3/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1 miles | 3 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.04 miles | 1 review | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.18 miles | 4 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.35 miles | 3 reviews | 3.7/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.38 miles | 3 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.41 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.47 miles | 44 reviews | 3.1/5 stars | |
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Skokie has 23,971 households, with an average household size of 2.74. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Skokie do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 66,427 people call Skokie home. The population density is 6,600 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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