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North Skokie

North Skokie

$557,369 Average Value
$283 Average Price per Sq Ft
24 Homes For Sale

“The World’s Largest Village”

Skokie is about 15 miles north of Chicago and is nicknamed "The World's Largest Village." The North Skokie neighborhood is the primarily residential part of the village for residents looking for a place to relax. "It's a sought-out area," Lindy Goss, a local realtor with Baird & Warner, says. "It's pretty and there are good schools, so people are drawn to it." Skokie has a history of being one of the quickest population booms in the Chicago area, drawing people from various backgrounds to the area. "It is a total melting pot," Lisa Sanders, the top-ranked broker in the Chicago area for several years, says.

North Skokie is approximately 15 miles north of Downtown Chicago.
North Skokie is approximately 15 miles north of Downtown Chicago.
Kids love the play set at Devonshire Park.
Kids love the play set at Devonshire Park.
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North Skokie homes sell quickly

North Skokie offers various home styles, with some areas featuring several single-family homes while others primarily have townhomes and condos. Condos in the area range from $200,000 to $300,000 and are mainly in the northwest corner of the neighborhood by Gross Point Road and Skokie Boulevard, near several businesses and restaurants. Homes range from $325,000 for a split-level with three bedrooms and baths near the park to around a million dollars for a custom-built home with several bedrooms and bathrooms to go with a basement, attached garage, backyard and other amenities. Homes sell after an average of 19 days on the market, compared to the national average of 42. Goss says homes and styles vary greatly, but there are plenty of choices.

A Custom Built Home in North Skokie has clean landscaping ready for spring.
A Custom Built Home in North Skokie has clean landscaping ready for spring.
A Split-Level Home in North Skokie basks in the Spring sun.
A Split-Level Home in North Skokie basks in the Spring sun.
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Grab lunch along Dempster Street

Residents can head to the northwest end of the neighborhood to pick up groceries from Jewel-Osco, a popular Illinois supermarket chain. People can also go shopping in this part of the neighborhood, with the Skokie Pointe shopping mall, Marshalls and other shops in the area. Before leaving this part of the neighborhood, people can stop at EJ's Place, a steakhouse in a cabin-like atmosphere with exposed wood. The southeast end of the neighborhood offers several local restaurants and other supermarket options along Dempster Street, including Hub's Restaurant, a fast-fare fixture in the area since 1976 serving Greek food, like gyros. People will have to leave the neighborhood for a few miles down North McCormick Road to find big-name retailers like Walmart and Lowe's.

North Skokie residents enjoy access to fresh produce at the local Jewel-Osco.
North Skokie residents enjoy access to fresh produce at the local Jewel-Osco.
Herm's Palace in North Skokie serves American childhood classics and staples.
Herm's Palace in North Skokie serves American childhood classics and staples.
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Attend special events at the Devonshire Cultural Center

Locals have easy access to several local parks and outdoor spaces throughout the neighborhood. The prominent park is Devonshire Park in the center-west area of the neighborhood, featuring various sports courts and fields, a swimming pool, a playground, a picnic area and scenic trails for walking and bicycling. The park includes the Devonshire Cultural Center, a facility that hosts classes, activities, and performances and offers other enrichment programs. The award-winning facility hosts birthday parties and special events like the Devonshire County Fair. Central Park is another option in the neighborhood's center-east part, offering picnic tables, a basketball court and a playground. "Skokie has a very strong park district that runs all the parks," Sanders says. "Very good for outdoor recreation."

North Skokie residents walk to Devonshire Cultural Center.
North Skokie residents walk to Devonshire Cultural Center.
A mom and her baby enjoy the shade under the gazebo in Devonshire Park.
A mom and her baby enjoy the shade under the gazebo in Devonshire Park.
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High marks for Niles North High School

Students will start at Walker Elementary School, a kindergarten through fifth-grade school that receives an A-minus from Niche. Walker Elementary offers a 'running strong' after-school program for boys and girls to encourage physical and emotional well-being and promote positive behaviors and thinking. The next stop on their educational journeys is Old Orchard Jr. High School, a sixth through eighth-grade school that gets a B-plus. Old Orchard offers several clubs, including choir, art club and the Battle of the Books. Teenagers will attend Niles North High School, an A-plus institution ranked the 26th best public high school in the state by Niche. Students participate in sports like baseball, basketball, badminton and football.

Niles North High School has 2,062 students in grades 9-12.
Niles North High School has 2,062 students in grades 9-12.
Walker Elementary School has an overall Niche grade of A minus.
Walker Elementary School has an overall Niche grade of A minus.
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Short distance from Chicago and O’Hare

Residents in North Skokie have several commuting options, depending on where they are going. People who work or regularly visit downtown Chicago can take the yellow line on the 'L,' the rapid transit system that goes to Chicago and surrounding suburbs. The Chicago Transit Authority and Pace bus lines have several additional options for public transportation. Drivers have easy access to Eden Expressway or Interstate 94 along the neighborhood's western edge. Chicago O'Hare International Airport is about 12 miles away for people looking to take a trip.

North Skokie has access to Pace and CTA, making commuting a breeze.
North Skokie has access to Pace and CTA, making commuting a breeze.
The CTA Yellow Line runs frequently between Chicago and Skokie.
The CTA Yellow Line runs frequently between Chicago and Skokie.
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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Chicago O'Hare International

23 min drive

Bus

Dempster St & Kildare Ave

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Golf Rd & Leamington Ave

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Dempster St & Kolmar Ave

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Golf Rd & Karlov Ave

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Golf Rd & Kildare Ave

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Golf Rd & Kenneth Ave

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Church St & Kilpatrick Ave

North Skokie Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$475,000
Median Sale Price
$470,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$529,950
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$392,500
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$289,999
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
181
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
7%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$283

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
7,211
Number of Homes for Sale
24
Median Year Built
1956
Months of Supply
1.60
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,693
Significantly above the national average
1,925
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,343
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,586
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
995
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
8,058

Open Houses

  • Saturday, Aug 23
    11am - 1pm

    9237 Forestview Rd, Evanston, IL 60203

    $625,000

    • 3 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,815 Sq Ft
    • 9237 Forestview Rd
    • New 1 day ago

    Tucked away from the busy streets and nestled at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, this tastefully updated and well-maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers a rare combination of comfort, style, and inviting outdoor living spaces. The yard has been thoughtfully landscaped, featuring two seating areas and a brick wall that evokes the charming feel of an English garden. Inside, warm hardwood floors

    Amy Hickory Jameson Sotheby's International Realty

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  • Sunday, Aug 24
    1 - 3pm

    8449 Kedvale Ave, Skokie, IL 60076

    $620,000

    • 5 Beds
    • 3 Baths
    • 2,100 Sq Ft
    • 8449 Kedvale Ave
    • New 10 days ago

    Spacious and well-maintained 5BD/3BA single-family home in a prime Skokie location. A major addition in 2006 added three large bedrooms and a large bathroom with double sinks and oversized soaking tub, expanding the home's functionality and space. Numerous updates throughout, including: new roof with gutter guards (2023), new siding and exterior paint (2022), new garage door (2020), new Pella

    Stephanie Sullivan Baird & Warner

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  • Saturday, Aug 23
    12 - 1:30pm

    9047 Forestview Rd, Evanston, IL 60203

    $429,000

    • 3 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,298 Sq Ft
    • 9047 Forestview Rd

    Solid brick split-level in sought-after Skokie-Evanston location! This well-maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home features an open-concept living room/dining room combo with oversized picture windows and newly refinished hardwood floors. Galley style kitchen with breakfast area. Three bedrooms on the 2nd level, all with excellent closet space. In addition, a linen closet, hardwood floors and full

    Jackie Mack Jameson Sotheby's International Realty

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Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

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Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

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Demographics

Total Population
21,369
Median Age
45
Population Density
9 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
25.6%
Above the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$100,601
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$126,667

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
93.6%
College Graduates
58.5%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
26%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
64%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
40''
Average Winter Low Temperature
17°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
40''

Area Factors

Bikeable

Bike Score®

54 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Walk Score®

62 / 100

Some Transit

Transit Score®

43 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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