About 20 miles north of Chicago, the village of Glenview is about 7 miles inland from Lake Michigan. It is among the southern part of the North Shore communities of Chicago, a collection of some of the more affluent areas along or near the lake. “Most of the people who live here are transplants from the city of Chicago, and they come here for the schools and the proximity to downtown Chicago,” says Connie Dornan, a broker with @properties Christie’s International Real Estate. For many years, Glenview was the home of a naval air station that operated for much of the 20th century. In 1995, the base closed, and within 10 years, Glenview found a new purpose for that land. Today, it’s a mixed-use development incorporating the air base's old control tower.
The view of downtown Glenview from above includes Jackman Park, residences, and the Metra.
Glenview has excellent shopping and dining options available to its residents at The Glen.
The Glen Town Center is a vibrant high-end shopping in an outdoor environment in Glenview.
Glenview is about 7 miles inland from the shores of Lake Michigan.
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Live, shop and play at The Glen
The Glen Town Center, combining retail, office space, housing and recreation, opened just 8 years after the closure of the Glenview Naval Air Station. On Saturday afternoons between Thanksgiving and Christmas, the open-air mall is filled with carolers singing the songs of the season. The summer brings the Art at the Glen Festival, a two-day showcase of regional art talent in late July. Another area attraction is the Kohl Children’s Museum, which has interactive, hands-on exhibits for children up to age 8. While the Children’s Museum may have a glimpse of the future, a tour of Historic Wagner Farm gives an idea of what life was like 100 years ago.
Browse the art in downtown Glenview during the Annual Art at The Glen Festival.
Historic Wagner Farm in Glenview will give a feel for what life was like 100 years ago.
Enjoy live music during the Glenview Tomato Fest at Wagner Farm in Glenview.
The Kohl Children’s Museum has a mix of permanent and temporary exhibits in Glenview.
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Glenbrook High School District 225 ranks No. 2 nationwide
Glenview School District 34 enrolls students in elementary and middle school. Niche gives the district a B-plus. The district's elementary schools are divided into lower and higher grades, with third through fifth being the upper level. According to Niche, Glenbrook South High School is rated an A-plus and is part of the Glenbrook High School District 225, rated as the second-best school district in the nation. Thirty freshmen a year are accepted into the Academy of International Studies program from Glenbrook North and Glenbrook South. It’s a rigorous four-year curriculum for English, Social Studies and a rotating foreign language, Spanish, French, German or Mandarin Chinese. Private schools include Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic School, serving prekindergarten through eighth grade. The school gets an A-plus.
Glenbrook North High School is a public high school attended by Glenview residents.
Glenbrook South High School is a public four-year high school located in Glenview.
Our Lady of Perpetual Help School is a private Catholic school located in Glenview.
Springman Middle School is a public school located in Glenview, Illinois.
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From starter homes to luxury golf course properties in Glenview
Since Glenview is included in the North Shore communities of Chicago, some may assume it’s hard to find a home under a million dollars, but that’s not the case. “There are starter-home neighborhoods and golf course properties, along with homes with a country view and acreage to more of a suburban feel where homes are close together,” Dornan says. “There is something for everyone.” The median single-family home price is just under $630,000, much higher than Chicago's $352,000 median price. Townhouses are priced from $200,000 to $875,000, while condos range from $150,000 to $700,000.
Glenview's residential neighborhoods are well-maintained by landscapers.
New traditional homes with spacious garages are a common sight in Glenview.
Glenview has a great range of home styles including ranch, cottage, and bungalow.
Glenview residents enjoy a day out on the golf course on a nice fall day.
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Glenview crime
According to data compiled by the FBI Crime Data Explorer in 2023, property crimes were more common than violent crimes in Glenview, primarily auto theft. However, data compiled by Niche shows all categories of violent and property crimes below the national crime rate.
Johns Park has recreation during all weather
The Glenview Park District has over 850 acres of recreation facilities, including 26 parks and over 12 miles of walking trails. Johns Park has a sledding hill and an outdoor skating rink, making it a popular place any time of year. “People come from neighboring communities like Northbrook and Wilmette,” Dornan says. In the summer, it’s crowded because of the availability of beach volleyball. Indoor ice skaters can strap 'em on and head to Glenview Community Ice Center. Flick Park is the site of one of two public pools, while the other is at Roosevelt Park. Gallery Park in The Glen Town Center is where the 4th of July fireworks show happens. Golfers will enjoy teeing it up at the Glen Golf Club, a public course near the town center. Park Center Health and Fitness has an indoor aquatic center.
The annual Turkey Skate brings local families together at the Glenview Community Ice Center.
Stop by Turkey Skate at the Glenview Community Ice Center for some winter fun in Glenview.
There is good fishing at Gallery Park in downtown Glenview.
Gallery Park is a premier recreational destination in Glenview.
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Retail sections aside from The Glen Town Center
While The Glen Town Center has plenty of retail and restaurant opportunities, there are other shopping sections, like the area around Glen Oak Plaza, which has grocery stores, big box chains and Mexican and Mediterranean eateries. Howard Plaza, at the corner of Milwaukee and Lake Avenues, has a bakery and several Korean restaurants. The downtown area has a blend of locally owned shops and restaurants.
Glenview locals can take care of everyday shopping at nearby box stores like Costco.
Glenview includes family owned restaurants such as Blufish.
Live music is performed at Von Maur department store at The Glen in Glenview.
Color Me Mine is a ceramic arts studio perfect for the artist and creative in Glenview.
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Glenview has two Metra stations
There are two Metra stations in Glenview. The North Glenview stop is on the eastern fringes of The Glen Town Center, while the Glenview stop is downtown. The Pace bus system has stops on major roads to take passengers around the area and surrounding suburbs.
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