Cook County, Illinois
Wilmette Real Estate and Local Guide
Wilmette is an affluent North Shore lakefront suburb about 14 miles north of downtown Chicago, known for its beaches, tree-lined streets, and highly rated schools. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Wilmette best.
About the area
Living in Wilmette, IL
Home to the Baha'i House of Worship, named one of the Seven Wonders of Illinois in 2007.
The housing market
Homes in Wilmette
- About 88% of housing units are owner-occupied.
- About 77% of housing is single-family homes.
- The median home value is about $802,200.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Wilmette home
Baha'i House of Worship
Continental Baha'i House of Worship for North America, named a Seven Wonders of Illinois in 2007
Gillson Park
60-acre Lake Michigan lakefront park with a sandy beach, the Wallace Bowl theater, and Wilmette Harbor
Ouilmette North Historic District
National Register historic district covering 46 blocks of the village
Gillson Park
Lakefront park with a beach, tennis courts, marina, and winter ice rink
Centennial Park
Recreation park with ice skating and swimming facilities
Neighborhoods
Wilmette areas to know
Indian Hill Estates
Residential subdivision
Kenilworth Gardens
Residential subdivision
Hollywood in Wilmette
Historic residential subdivision
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.