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The community boasts scores of beautiful homes and a good
variety of businesses and services. Wilmette is also home
to one of the finest school districts in the nation, and has
an extensive park district, which illustrates dedication to
the families who live there.
The Wilmette Harbor is a haven for pleasure
boating; in fact, a sunny summer day sees the lake filled
with colorful sails. The beaches are a major attraction, and
the community is extremely proud of its beach, the longest
and one of the most popular ones in the area. Also on the
lakefront is an outdoor arena at Gilson Park, which holds
numerous programs including live theater and musical entertainment.
The lake is not Wilmette's only recreational
opportunity. The village also has two public and two private
golf courses, two indoor ice rinks, a large outdoor pool,
a variety of athletic fields and 19 public parks.
The Baha'i Temple is the community's crowning
landmark, drawing tourists from all over the world to its
lakeside location. The design of the nine-sided domed temple
took 40 years to complete. It is surrounded by nine flower
gardens and nine fountains.
The Wilmette Public Library is convenient to
residents and has a large selection of various genres of reading
materials and computer information. Weekly "Great Books"
gatherings, artist receptions and workshops on subjects such
as poetry, creative writing and computer awareness are some
of the library sponsored programs.
Wilmette's eastern section features an antique
street lighting system, which was installed in 1925 using
green cast-iron poles with ornamental luminary. This charming
feature, along with its cobblestone streets, gives Wilmette
a glowing link with its past.
Housing. Stately Victorians, Tudors and
Colonials are the prominent home styles close to the lake,
ranging from $400,000 to over $1 million.
Colonials, split-levels, ranches, bungalows and some classic
Victorian and Italianate homes are found in central and western
Wilmette and range in price from $250,000 to $800,000. The
2000 average sale price was $583,123.
Townhouses and condominiums start as low as
$100,000; while lakefront property can reach $500,000 or more.
The 2000 average sale price was $323,292.
Schools. Wilmette's elementary students
attend Districts 37 and 39. Gifted education, computer classes
and music and art instruction are some of the programs provided
by both districts. Winnetka's New Trier High School District
203 serves the community. The 2000 average ACT composite score
was 26.0.
Transportation. The Edens Expressway
(I-94) is a quick hop for a half hour drive into the Loop.
Local trains take 35 minutes to get to the Loop, 20 minutes
by express. The CTA elevated train ride to the Loop is 40
minutes. O'Hare Airport is a 30-minute drive, and Midway is
45 minutes away.
A neighborhood bus runs through Wilmette and the surrounding
North Shore communities.
Quick Facts about
Wilmette, 2000
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Population:
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26,146 |
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Median
Income:
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$142,212 |
| Median Age: |
44.6 |
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Single-Family
Home Sales:
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Total sales in 2000:
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361 |
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Average
sale price:
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$583,123 |
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Low:
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$180,500 |
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High:
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$4,750,000 |
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Average
marketing time:
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29
days |
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Townhome/Condo
Sales:
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Total sales in 2000:
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77 |
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Average
sale price:
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$323,292 |
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Low:
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$114,000 |
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High:
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$1,050,000 |
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Average
marketing time:
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52
days |
Other Points of Interest
• Village
Map
• Village
Website
• Village
Newspaper
• Recreation
• Schools
• New
Trier High School Report Card
• Library
• Chamber
of Commerce
• Hospitals
• Places
of worship
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