Skokie, IL โ€” City Data, Demographics & Statistics

Cook County ยท Illinois

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City DNA

A unique fingerprint for Skokie based on 8 key metrics โ€” compared to averages.

PopulationIncomeHome ValueSafetyEducationMedian AgeClimateCost of Living
Skokie
National Avg
Illinois Avg
Population: 70Income: 62Home Value: 37Safety: 100Education: 51Median Age: 71Climate: 50Cost of Living: 76

Quick Stats

Population

66,427

2023 ACS

Median Income

$93,550

2023

Median Home Value

$368,600

2023

Median Rent

$1,491

2023

Median Age

42.6

Unemployment

5.3%

Cost of Living Index

151.1

100 = national avg

Skokie is a city in Cook County, Illinois, with a population of 66,427 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Skokie is one of the communities in Illinois.

The median household income in Skokie is $93,550, and the median home value is $368,600. The cost of living index is 151.1 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $1,491 per month. The unemployment rate is 5.3%, and the median age is 42.6 years.

People & Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Population

Total Population

66,427

Male

32,747

49.3%

Female

33,680

50.7%

Median Age

42.6

Age Distribution

Education & Household

Bachelor's or Higher

35.4%

High School or Higher

49.1%

Foreign Born

38.8%

Veterans

1.9%

Married

45.3%

Avg Household Size

2.7

Marital Status by Age

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

0.636

Simpson's Index (0-1)

Largest Group

White

51.2%

Foreign Born

38.8%

White
51.2%
Black
10.3%
Asian
27.0%
Native American
0.3%
Two or More
6.8%
Other
4.5%

Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.

Hispanic/Latino

11.0%

7,314 people

Not Hispanic/Latino

89.0%

Hispanic/Latino Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Mexican
4,030 (55.1%)
Puerto Rican
1,515 (20.7%)
Cuban
380 (5.2%)
Dominican
53 (0.7%)
Salvadoran
127 (1.7%)
Guatemalan
315 (4.3%)
Colombian
117 (1.6%)
Honduran
31 (0.4%)
Peruvian
216 (3.0%)
Other Hispanic
532 (7.3%)

Asian Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Asian Indian
4,559 (25.4%)
Chinese
1,142 (6.4%)
Filipino
5,666 (31.6%)
Vietnamese
817 (4.6%)
Korean
912 (5.1%)
Japanese
439 (2.4%)
Pakistani
2,685 (15.0%)
Cambodian
190 (1.1%)
Thai
16 (0.1%)
Laotian
30 (0.2%)
Taiwanese
67 (0.4%)
Other Asian
1,408 (7.9%)

American Indian & Alaska Native Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Other Native American
173 (100.0%)

Languages Spoken

Total Speakers (5+)

62,500

English Only

50.2%

#1 Non-English Language

Other Indo-European

9,088 speakers

Limited English

16.1%

Language Distribution

Other Indo-European
9,088 (14.5%)
Spanish
5,186 (8.3%)
Other Languages
4,586 (7.3%)
Tagalog
3,232 (5.2%)
Slavic Languages
2,895 (4.6%)
Arabic
2,094 (3.4%)
Other Asian
1,049 (1.7%)
Chinese
922 (1.5%)
Korean
757 (1.2%)
Vietnamese
625 (1.0%)

English Proficiency

Speaks English Very Well

83.9%

Limited English Proficiency

16.1%

Other Indo-European
27.9% limited English
Spanish
23.1% limited English
Other Languages
29.5% limited English
Tagalog
30.2% limited English
Slavic Languages
36.1% limited English
Arabic
38.3% limited English
Other Asian
39.4% limited English
Chinese
55.1% limited English
Korean
67.4% limited English
Vietnamese
83.0% limited English

Veterans & Military

Total Veterans

1,263

1.9% of population

Disability Rate

21.0%

265 with disability

Veteran Median Income

$41,372

Unemployment Rate

1.7%

Period of Service

Gulf War (2001+)
24.1%
Gulf War (1990-2001)
9.8%
Vietnam
30.5%
Korea
3.2%
World War II
4.3%

Veteran Age Distribution

18-34
8.3%
35-54
20.9%
55-64
17.5%
65-74
19.8%
75+
33.5%

Male Veterans

1,140

90.3%

Female Veterans

123

9.7%

Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income

Veteran Income

$41,372

Non-Veteran Income

$44,858

Difference

-$3,486

-7.8% lower

Disability Status

With Disability

265

Without Disability

998

Disability Rate

21.0%

Ancestry & Heritage

Total Reporting Ancestry

30,232

#1 Ancestry

German

7.1% (4,703)

#2 Ancestry

Irish

4.7% (3,139)

#3 Ancestry

Arab

4.3% (2,865)

Top 20 Ancestries

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
German
7.1%
Irish
4.7%
Arab
4.3%
Polish
3.7%
Sub-Saharan African
3.0%
Italian
2.8%
American
2.7%
English
2.7%
Russian
2.5%
West Indian
2.1%
Swedish
1.5%
Greek
1.2%
Jamaican
1.1%
European
0.9%
Lithuanian
0.8%
Scottish
0.7%
French
0.6%
Ukrainian
0.5%
Hungarian
0.5%
Norwegian
0.4%

Families & Households

Total Households

23,971

Family Households

17,430

72.7%

Married Couples

13,367

55.8%

Non-Family Households

6,541

27.3%

Single Mother Households

2,749

11.5%

Single Father Households

1,314

5.5%

Living Alone

5,734

23.9%

Children Under 18

Total Children

13,844

In Married Couple

11,365

82.1%

With Single Mother

1,674

12.1%

With Single Father

805

5.8%

Family Income

Median Family Income

$116,856

Married Couple Income

$127,993

Single Mother Income

$77,453

Single Father Income

$85,842

Avg Family Size

2.7

Avg Non-Family Size

2.6

Grandparents w/ Grandchildren

1,560

Grandparents Responsible

111

Economy

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Income Overview

Median Household Income

$93,550

+28% vs national

Per Capita Income

$44,330

+19% vs national

Poverty Rate

9.6%

-30% vs national

Gini Index

0.4376

0 = perfect equality

Unemployment

5.3%

+2% vs national

SNAP Recipients

12.6%

of households

How Skokie Compares

Skokie vs Similar Cities

Compared to cities with 50,000 - 100,000 residents. Skokie is highlighted.

Median Household Income

Per Capita Income

Poverty Rate

Unemployment Rate

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Income Distribution

<$25K
12.6%
$25-50K
12.6%
$50-75K
13.2%
$75-100K
14.3%
$100-150K
17.9%
$150-200K
12.2%
$200K+
17.3%

Employment Snapshot

Unemployment Rate

5.3%

-6% vs IL avg

Labor Force

33,281

Employed

31,496

Mean Commute

22 min

How People Get to Work

Employment by Sector

Education & Workforce

Bachelor's Degree+

35.4%

of adults 25+

High School Diploma+

49.1%

of adults 25+

Median Age

42.6

Work from Home

16.6%

of workers

Cost of Living

Overall Index

151.1

100 = national avg

+51.1 vs national average

Living Wage (1 Adult)

$66,474

per year

Living Wage (Family of 4)

$157,120

per year

Cost Index by Category

Housing
196.6
Food
121.5
Transportation
117.7
Healthcare
117.2
Utilities
132.2

100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.

Fair Market Rent

Source: HUD

1 Bedroom

$1,581

per month

2 Bedroom

$1,781

per month

The median household income in Skokie, IL is $93,550, which is 27.8% above the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $44,330. The poverty rate of 9.6% is lower than the IL state average of 12.0%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4376, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 5.3%, compared to the state average of 5.6%. The labor force is 33,281. 35.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The average commute time is 22 minutes, with 16.6% working from home. About 60.3% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 151.1, which is 51.1% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 196.6. A single adult needs to earn approximately $66,474 per year to cover basic expenses.

Housing & Real Estate

Market SnapshotRedfin โ€” January 2026

Median Sale Price

$335,000

Median List Price

$465,000

Price Per Sq Ft

$244

Days on Market

82

Active Inventory

90

Months of Supply

4.7

Balanced market

Zillow Home Value

$393,697

ZHVI โ€” January 2026

Zillow Rent Index

$2,206

ZORI โ€” January 2026

Market CompetitivenessRedfin

Sold Above List

15.8%

Off Market in 2 Weeks

43.2%

Sale-to-List Ratio

98.2%

Buyer's market

Sold Above Asking
15.8%
Under Contract in 2 Wks
43.2%
Listings with Price Drops
16.7%

Price TrendsRedfin

Sale Price โ†“ 22.8%List Price โ†‘ 14.0%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Market ActivityRedfin

Homes Sold

19

New Listings

43

Pending Sales

37

Homes Sold โ†“ 64.8%New Listings โ†“ 28.3%Pending โ†“ 46.4%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Price Per Square FootRedfin

Median Sale $/SF

$244

Median List $/SF

$260

Sale $/SF โ†“ 7.9%List $/SF โ†‘ 6.1%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Skokie vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin

Compared to cities with 50,000 - 100,000 residents. Skokie is highlighted.

Median Home Value

Median Rent

Median Price Per Sq Ft

Rent Burden

Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Home Value

$368,600

Median Rent

$1,491

Total Housing Units

25,014

Vacancy Rate

4.2%

Owner Occupied

74.1%

Renter Occupied

25.9%

Median Property Tax

$7,803

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$1,716

Housing Types

Single Family
58.7%
Multi-Family
40.8%
Mobile Home
0.5%

Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Property Tax

$7,803

per year

Effective Tax Rate

2.12%

of home value

Median Home Value

$368,600

Estimated Mean Tax

$8,076

The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($7,803) by the median home value ($368,600). In Skokie, IL, this works out to an effective rate of 2.12%. This is above the national average of approximately 1.1%.

The current median sale price in Skokie, IL is $335,000 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 82 days on the market. 15.8% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 4.7 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $244. Zillow's observed rent index is $2,206/month. About 74.1% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1959. There are 25,014 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $7,803. The effective tax rate is 2.12%, above the national average.

Crime Overview

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)

Violent Crime Rate

2.05

per 1,000 residents

-21% vs national

Property Crime Rate

26.86

per 1,000 residents

+56% vs national

Total Crimes

1,851

2024

Violent Clearance

22%

cases solved

Property Clearance

16%

cases solved

YoY Change

-0.2%

violent crime rate

improving vs 2023

How Skokie Compares

Source: FBI (2024)

Skokie vs Similar Cities

Source: FBI (2024)

Compared to cities with 50,000 - 100,000 residents. Skokie is highlighted in green.

Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Murder Rate (per 1,000)

Crime Rate Trends

Source: FBI
Violent โ†“ 13.4%Property โ†‘ 31.3%2015 โ†’ 2024

Crime Composition

Source: FBI (2024)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Property Crime Breakdown

Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates

Source: FBI (2024)

Skokie police solve 27% of robbery cases but only 4% of burglary cases.

Weapon Used in Violent Crime

Source: FBI (2024)

Crime Breakdown

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)
Crime TypeCategoryCountRate per 1KClearance %
MurderViolent00.00N/A
RapeViolent190.305.3%
RobberyViolent410.6426.8%
Aggravated AssaultViolent711.1123.9%
BurglaryProperty4587.153.9%
Larceny/TheftProperty1,07316.7520.9%
Motor Vehicle TheftProperty1892.9513.8%

Skokie, IL reported 131 violent crimes and 1,720 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 2.05 per 1,000 residents is 21.3% below the national average of 2.60 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 22% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 1,073 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 50.7% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending downward.

Crime History

Source: FBI
YearViolentPropertyViolent RateProperty Rate
20241311,7202.0526.86
20231321,6802.0526.08
20221361,5452.0923.70
20211251,2962.0120.85
20201251,6772.0026.85
20191501,8702.3829.64
20181721,6062.6925.15
20171851,5462.8824.09
20161581,5572.4424.02
20151541,3332.3620.45

Natural Hazard Risk

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Risk Score

100.0

Very High

Expected Annual Loss

100.0

Score (0-100)

Social Vulnerability

61.7

Score (0-100)

Community Resilience

73.3

Score (0-100)

Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.

Disaster History & Federal Spending

Source: FEMA

Total Declarations

24

Public Assistance

$861.4M

Individual Assistance

$155.9M

Most Common Type

Flood

8 declarations

Public Assistance by Category

Total: $899.0M
DisasterTypeDatePA $IA $
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line โ€ฆ โ†’FloodSep 2024โ€”$6.7M
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’FloodNov 2023โ€”$2.4M
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe StormAug 2023โ€”$53.7M
Covid-19 Pandemic โ†’BiologicalMar 2020$805.4M$18.0M
Covid-19 โ†’BiologicalMar 2020โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, and โ€ฆ โ†’FloodMay 2013$48K$20.3M
Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm โ†’SnowstormMar 2011$14.9Mโ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe StormAug 2010$16K$41.7M
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe StormOct 2008$10.2M$13.2M
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe Storm(s)Jun 2008$175Kโ€”
Record Snow and Near Record Snow โ†’SnowMar 2008$87Kโ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe StormSep 2007$13.3Mโ€”
Hurricane Katrina Evacuation โ†’HurricaneSep 2005$1.2Mโ€”
Severe Storms, Tornadoes and Flooding โ†’TornadoMay 2002$8Kโ€”
Flooding โ†’FloodMay 2001$2Kโ€”
Illinois Winter Snow Storms โ†’SnowstormJan 2001$5.3Mโ€”
Il-winter Storm 1/1/99 โ†’SnowstormJan 1999$10.7Mโ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe StormSep 1997โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe StormJul 1996โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms & Flooding โ†’FloodJul 1993โ€”โ€”

Showing 20 of 32 disasters

PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).

Flood Insurance (NFIP)

Source: FEMA NFIP

Total Claims

15,172

Total Claims Paid

$139,478,719

Avg Claim Payout

$9,193

County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.

Hazard Mitigation

Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance

Mitigation Projects

44

Federal Funding

$55,464,319

Properties Protected

148

Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio

1.76

BCR

Top Mitigation Project Types

Project TypeProjectsFederal $
200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine11$29,983,579
403.5: Floodwater Storage and Diversion3$2,766,138
91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan3$353,793
701.2: Technical Assistance - Application Development/Review; 701.3: Technical Assistance - Salaries & Expenses2$44,820
403.1: Stormwater Management - Culverts; 403.4: Stormwater Management - Detention/Retention Basins2$7,117,920

Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.

Skokie has a very high overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are winter weather, cold wave, tornado. The area has had 24 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (8 declarations). 15,172 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $861,372,861 in public assistance recovery funding. $155,885,857 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 44 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.

Health

Community Health

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

25.1%

11.0pp below the national average

Depression Rate

17.3%

6.2pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

11.6%

near the national average

Uninsured Rate

7.8%

2.8pp below the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

37.6%

Arthritis

23.0%

Cancer (excl. skin)

7.8%

Teeth Lost (65+)

8.5%

Health Risk Behaviors

Prevention & Screening

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Frequent Mental Distress

12.9%

14+ days in past month

Depression

17.3%

Loneliness

32.6%

Lack of Support

25.8%

Disability Prevalence

Any Disability

24.4%

Mobility

11.6%

Cognitive

10.2%

Hearing

6.0%

Vision

4.2%

Self-Care

3.0%

Independent Living

6.4%

Health-Related Social Needs

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Skokie has an obesity rate of 25.1%, which is 11.0pp below the national average. The depression rate is 17.3%, 6.2pp below the national average. About 7.8% of adults lack health insurance. 79.3% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

3.4 / 5

Nearest Hospital

2.8 mi

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Northshore University Healthsystem - Evanston Hospital2.8 miAcute Care Hospitals5/5Yes
Saint Francis Hospital-Evanston2.8 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5Yes
Amita Health Resurrection Medical Center4.7 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5Yes
Swedish Hospital4.8 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5Yes
Advocate Lutheran General Hospital5.6 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5Yes

Climate & Environment

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

15

Pop. Served

74,032

Violations (5yr)

0

No violations

System NamePop. ServedViolations (5yr)
SKOKIE66,4220
PARADISE VILLAGE2,3960
ROCK SPRINGS MHP1,3380
CASA VERDE MANUFACTURED HOME COMMUNITY1,2500
Five Star Mobile Home Park4580
LINCOLNWOOD MHP4500
SUNRISE MHP3750
RIVERVIEW ESTATES3750
GREEN ACRES NJ MHC LLC2600
MODENA COUNTRY CLUB2450
HIGHLAND OAKS MHC1320
GROVE SHORES MOBILE HOME COMMUNITY1000
FALL CREEK MHP1000
HAVILAND M.H.P. #1 - ANDREA & DEBRA CT780
HAVILAND M.H.P. #2 - JENNIFER CT530

There are 15 water systems serving the area.

Infrastructure

Commute Overview2023 ACS

Mean Commute

22 min

-4% vs national

Drive Alone

60.3%

-23% vs national

Public Transit

5.5%

+510% vs national

Work From Home

16.6%

+78% vs national

Carpool

12.5%

Walk / Bike

3.2%

combined

How Skokie's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023

How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023

Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023

Traffic Fatalities

Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)

Fatalities

6

2023

6-Year Avg

3

fatalities/yr

Pedestrian

4

Cyclist

1

Nighttime

4

dark conditions

YearCrashesFatalitiesAlcoholPedestrianCyclist
202366041
202211000
202111000
202033000
201944310
201844120

Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.

The average commute in Skokie, IL is 22 minutes, which is 4.3% below the national average of 23 minutes. 60.3% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 16.6% work from home, which is above the IL state average of 8.4%. Public transit is used by 5.5% of commuters, compared to the national average of 0.9%. 12.5% of workers carpool. 2.1% walk to work. 1.1% commute by bicycle. In 2023, there were 6 traffic fatalities from 6 fatal crashes. 4 were pedestrians.

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

93.3%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

80.9%

of households

No Internet

5.0%

of households

Total Households

23,971

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
80.9%
Cellular Data Plan
88.4%
Satellite
6.2%
Cellular Only (no wired)
10.4%
No Internet Access
5.0%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

97.1%

of households

Smartphone

93.6%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

86.1%

of households

Tablet

67.1%

of households

Any Computing Device
97.1%
Smartphone
93.6%
Desktop / Laptop
86.1%
Tablet
67.1%
Smartphone Only
6.3%
No Computer
3.0%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

15.9ยข

per kWh

-14% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg

Commercial Rate

11.8ยข

per kWh

-20% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg

Industrial Rate

8.8ยข

per kWh

-20% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg

Avg Monthly Bill

$110

residential

-24% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg

7% below the national average of 17.1ยข/kWh

Residential electricity in Illinois averages 15.9ยข per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1ยข. The average monthly electric bill is $110. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Skokie vs Similar Cities

Source: EIA (2024)

Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (50,000 - 100,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.

Residential Rate (ยข/kWh)

Commercial Rate (ยข/kWh)

Industrial Rate (ยข/kWh)

Average Monthly Bill

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

15

Population Served

74,032

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
SKOKIECommunityPurchased surface water66,4220
PARADISE VILLAGECommunityGround water2,3960
ROCK SPRINGS MHPCommunityGround water1,3380
CASA VERDE MANUFACTURED HOME COMMUNITYCommunityGround water1,2500
Five Star Mobile Home ParkCommunityGround water4580
LINCOLNWOOD MHPCommunityGround water4500
SUNRISE MHPCommunityGround water3750
RIVERVIEW ESTATESCommunityGround water3750
GREEN ACRES NJ MHC LLCCommunityGround water2600
MODENA COUNTRY CLUBCommunityGround water2450
HIGHLAND OAKS MHCCommunityGround water1320
GROVE SHORES MOBILE HOME COMMUNITYCommunityGround water1000
FALL CREEK MHPCommunityGround water1000
HAVILAND M.H.P. #1 - ANDREA & DEBRA CTCommunityGround water780
HAVILAND M.H.P. #2 - JENNIFER CTCommunityGround water530

93.3% of households in Skokie have broadband internet access. 80.9% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 10.4% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 5.0% of households have no internet access. 6.3% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 15 water systems, providing water to 74,032 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.

Politics & Government

County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Skokie is located in Cook County, IL. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Skokie.

Election Overview

Source: Cook County (2024)

2024 Winner

Democrat

Dem Votes

1,447,821

70.4%

GOP Votes

583,852

28.4%

Total Votes

2,056,800

Margin

D+42.0%

Shift from 2020

R+8.3pp

vs prior election

๐Ÿ“ŠElection Results by Year
2016โ€“2024
๐Ÿ“ˆPartisan Lean Trend
D+42.0%

Election History

Source: County-Level Election Results
YearDem VotesGOP VotesTotalDem %GOP %Margin
20241,447,821583,8522,056,80070.4%28.4%D+42.0
20201,725,973558,2692,321,39974.4%24.1%D+50.3
20161,528,582440,2132,055,21574.4%21.4%D+53.0

In the 2024 presidential election, Cook County recorded 2,056,800 total votes. Democrats won the county with 70.4% of the vote compared to 28.4% for Republicans, a margin of D+42.0%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+8.3pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Cook County has shifted 11.0 percentage points toward Republicans.

Nonprofits Overview

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Total Nonprofits

373

Total Assets

$2.0B

Total Income

$636.6M

Per 10K Residents

56.2

nonprofits

+7.5% vs peers avg

Orgs with >$1M Assets

56

Median Assets

$339K

Oldest Active

1941

ruling year

Newest Org

2026

ruling year

Nonprofits by Category

Source: IRS / NTEE Classification
Religion
65
Education
53
Philanthropy
47
Human Services
38
Arts & Culture
32
International
13
Recreation & Sports
10
Housing & Shelter
7
Animal-Related
4
Employment
4
Community Improvement
4
Public Benefit
4
Food & Agriculture
3
Public Safety
3
Youth Development
3
Health Care
2
Mental Health
2
Crime & Legal
2
Civil Rights
2
Voluntary Health
1
Medical Research
1
Unknown
1
84.4%of all nonprofit assets are held by the 10 largest organizations

Top 10 hold $1.7B of $2.0B total

Nonprofit Size Distribution

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Number of nonprofits by total asset size

When Were Nonprofits Founded?

Source: IRS Ruling Date

Number of currently active nonprofits by founding decade

Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: IRS BMF + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 50,000 - 100,000

Largest Nonprofits in Skokie

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF
OrganizationCategoryAssetsIncomeEst.IRS
PRESBYTERIAN HOMESHuman Services$477.9M$145.9M2014
COVENANT RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES INCHuman Services$364.3M$48.5M1975
GENEVA FOUNDATION OF PRESBYTERIAN HOMESPhilanthropy$172.2M$58.2M2021
WALDER FAMILY FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$154.6M$72.3M2015
COVENANT LIVING AT SHANNONDALEHuman Services$115.3M$22.1M1965
THREE CROWNS PARKHuman Services$86.3M$16.2M1999
HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL FOUNDATION OF ILLINOIS INCArts & Culture$85.3M$33.4M1982
TULSA HILLS COMMUNITY INCHousing & Shelter$81.8M$24.1M2024
COVENANT LIVING OF KEENEโ€”$69.9M$17.7M1975
RICE FOUNDATIONโ€”$67.3M$9.1M1949
DERMATOLOGY FOUNDATIONโ€”$60.9M$10.4M1965
HOUSING OPPORTUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONHousing & Shelter$24.0M$10.1M1984
NORTHLIGHT THEATRE INCArts & Culture$21.5M$10.0M1975
ORCHARD VILLAGEHuman Services$18.7M$16.6M1975
TAXMAN FAMILY FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$12.9M$5.8M2006
HOCHBERG FAMILY FOUNDATIONโ€”$9.5M$1.9M1981
SHORE COMMUNITY SERVICES INCHuman Services$9.1M$7.0M1962
SKLARE FAMILY FOUNDATIONโ€”$8.3M$8.5M1992
MOSDOS SHAAREI CHAIMReligion$8.0M$1.4M2021
FRIENDS OF ELNETInternational$7.1M$9.0M2012
CAMP MOSHAVA OF WILD ROSE INCRecreation & Sports$7.0M$2.4M1994
LIBENUHuman Services$7.0M$1.8M2011
TANG RESEARCH FOUNDATIONโ€”$6.7M$601K1994
CAPITALPLUS EXCHANGE CORPORATIONCommunity Improvement$6.5M$1.9M2004
TURNING POINT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE CENTERMental Health$6.1M$6.6M1953
COVENANT HOME SERVICESHousing & Shelter$4.8M$19.3M2024
CAMP NAGEELA MIDWEST INCRecreation & Sports$4.6M$2.8M2019
MM CHAUDRY FAMILY FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$4.5M$3K2017
LES TURNER AMYOTROPHIC LATERAL SCLEROSIS FOUNDATIONโ€”$4.4M$5.5M1977
COVENANT LIVING SERVICESHousing & Shelter$4.2M$2.5M2024
CAMP MATZIV INCโ€”$4.2M$1.9M2019
KNOWLEDGE SYSTEMS INSTITUTEEducation$4.2M$2.5M1988
WALDER OPERATIONS LTDPhilanthropy$3.4M$7.8M2018
COMMUNITY ANIMAL RESCUE EFFORT INCAnimal-Related$3.0M$452K1993
OHEL AVRAHAMInternational$3.0M$1.2M1987
CURTS CAFEEmployment$2.8M$3.2M2012
CAGAN FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$2.5M$2.7M2022
DOUGLAS CENTEREmployment$2.5M$2.3M2004
DEERFIELD SENIOR HOUSING CORPHousing & Shelter$2.4M$1.3M2015
FULL CIRCLE FAMILY FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$2.2M$232K2001
NILES TOWNSHIP FOOD PANTRY FOUNDATIONFood & Agriculture$2.0M$2.5M2009
DEFINITION THEATRE COMPANYArts & Culture$1.8M$1.4M2013
CASPE FOUNDATIONโ€”$1.8M$424K1974
MCHENRY COUNTY COMMUNITY HOMES INCโ€”$1.7M$405K1983
PROJECT CREATING SPACE INCEducation$1.6M$3.2M2022
WILFRED J MINKUS CHARITABLE TRUSTPhilanthropy$1.6M$69K2010
THEODORE ECKERT FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$1.5M$801K2000
ILLINOIS FIRE CHIEFS ASSOCIATION EDUCATIONAL & RESEARCH FOUNDATIONโ€”$1.4M$1.5M1980
CHICAGO SCHOOL OF VIOLIN MAKING INCEducation$1.4M$593K2004
IQRA INTERNATIONAL EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION INCArts & Culture$1.4M$1.0M1987

Skokie, IL has 373 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $2.0B. The most common category is Religion-Related, with 65 organizations. 56 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 56.2 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1941.

SBA Lending Overview

Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level Data

Total SBA Loans

529

Total Approved

$191.2M

Jobs Supported

4,676

Per 10K Residents

79.6

SBA loans

-0.1% vs peers avg

Unique Lenders

96

Top Lender

JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association

99 loans

Top Industry

Other Services

Data Span

1992โ€“2026

Loan Program Breakdown

Source: SBA FOIA
7(a)89% of all loans

Loans

469

Total Amount

$157.5M

Avg Loan

$335,778

Median Loan

$100,000

SBA Guaranteed

$117.3M(74%)

Jobs Supported

3,974

50411% of all loans

Loans

60

Total Amount

$33.7M

Avg Loan

$561,250

Median Loan

$400,500

7(a) โ€” 89%504 โ€” 11%

Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)

Source: SBA FOIA

Recent Loans

107

20% of all-time total

Recent Amount

$63.0M

33% of all-time total

Avg Recent Loan

$589,198

Top Industries Funded

Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS Codes
Other Services67 loans
NAICS 81
$26.3M
Health Care & Social Assistance52 loans
NAICS 62
$22.6M
Wholesale Trade50 loans
NAICS 42
$11.4M
Construction45 loans
NAICS 23
$12.2M
Professional & Technical Services44 loans
NAICS 54
$9.4M

SBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 50,000 - 100,000

Top SBA Borrowers

Source: SBA FOIA
BusinessLoansAmount
Eco Brite Linens Llc4$9.4M
H & L 88 Incorporated2$6.2M
My Fav Electronics Inc.3$6.0M
Ar-en Fyp Opco Llc1$5.0M
Lesser Agency Llc1$4.2M
9651 Gpr Inc.1$4.1M
Chicago Jewish Funerals Ltd.1$3.9M
Precision Hvac Services Inc.2$3.8M
Best Cutting Die Company7$3.7M
Areesha Properties Llc1$3.2M

Skokie, IL has received 529 SBA loans totaling $191.2M in approved funding between 1992 and 2026. The 7(a) program accounts for 469 loans (89% of the total), supporting 3,974 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 60 loans totaling $33.7M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Other Services. The most active SBA lender in Skokie is JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association with 99 loans. That works out to 79.6 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.

ZIP Code Overview

Source: Census ACS

ZIP Codes

45

Total Population

1,784,490

Avg Median Income

-$14,706,018

Avg Home Value

-$14,335,424

ZIP Code Details

Source: Census ACS
ZIP CodePopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueMedian RentArea (sq mi)
6001660,520$84,044$300,700$1,40612.1
6001829,302$85,415$302,400$1,17416.6
600228,415$250,001$1,345,200$2,0973.8
6002540,877$119,639$512,400$1,70510.5
6002614,499$157,712$663,100$1,9834.1
60029548$238,098$957,600N/A0.5
600432,543$250,001$1,409,800$3,5010.6
6005324,687$106,078$377,000$2,2105.1
6006241,667$142,759$625,800$1,92118.9
6006839,227$138,201$539,700$1,5117.3
6007632,973$103,870$381,000$1,5765.1
6007728,651$80,765$327,400$1,4504.2
6009127,369$190,250$800,100$1,9685.3
6009320,156$230,777$1,073,700$1,8408.4
6013118,059$76,404$261,800$1,0925.4
6017110,482$74,793$244,700$1,2302.3
6017611,454$67,473$276,200$1,2142.5
6020143,555$92,101$577,800$1,7924.5
6020232,818$101,087$381,300$1,6123.1
602034,733$162,208$469,400$1,8520.7
60208179N/AN/AN/A0.2
6061351,334$91,351$397,800$1,6162.3
6061470,444$139,561$730,700$2,0193.2
6061891,896$101,558$538,300$1,5345.0
6062253,696$124,852$622,900$1,9322.5
6062578,467$85,299$396,700$1,4553.8
6062650,027$57,452$269,000$1,2651.7
6063054,242$97,134$362,900$1,3574.7
6063130,308$117,688$431,400$1,6043.8
6063474,418$84,997$333,900$1,2717.1
6063984,505$59,710$289,000$1,2125.0
6064066,884$71,030$363,300$1,3742.4
6064167,400$81,649$373,200$1,2494.0
6064546,856$77,126$308,200$1,4242.2
6064628,499$111,115$493,600$1,2414.4
6064785,589$102,851$557,300$1,7144.0
6065163,892$52,963$262,700$1,1863.5
6065628,726$88,000$344,400$1,3883.2
6065771,268$109,025$534,500$1,8392.2
6065942,008$70,033$358,800$1,3912.4
6066042,750$66,206$287,500$1,2861.3
6070624,028$85,000$347,600$1,2423.1
6070740,897$82,746$315,300$1,3093.6
6071213,179$107,950$475,400$3,5012.7
6071430,463$78,868$351,100$1,2476.3

Skokie, IL has 45 ZIP codes with a combined population of 1,784,490. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is -$14,706,018. The average median home value is -$14,335,424. The average median monthly rent is -$29,628,079.

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