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Skokie, IL
Skokie · Cook County · IL 60076
Updated October 31, 2026 · Would You Live There?
Good for now
Verdict
$396K
Median Price
73/100
Walk Score
7.8/10
Schools
26 min
to Chicago Loop
Score Breakdown
BAffordability
78/100
D+Safety
55/100
BSchools
78/100
B-Quietness
70/100
B+Commute
85/100
BWalkability
73/100
WYLT Score73/100
Our Take
Skokie is a decent choice for families and commuters who value good schools and a relatively short 26‑minute ride into downtown Chicago. The suburb feels safe and has a solid income base, but its walkability and nightlife options are weak, so you’ll need a car for most errands.
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The Good
- ✓Top‑rated public schools
- ✓Convenient 26‑minute commute to Chicago Loop
- ✓Stable median household income
- ✓Plenty of parks and community amenities
Real Talk
- !Walk score of 24 means you’ll almost always need a car
- !Limited local dining and nightlife forces you to drive to nearby towns
- !Higher property taxes and potential HOA fees add to living costs
- !Crime data for the area is not explicitly low, so stay alert in the evenings
- $Annual property tax around 2.2% of home value
- $Possible HOA fees if you choose certain condos or townhomes
- $Higher utility bills in summer due to cooling demands
Best For
suburban familiescommuters to Chicagostudents at nearby collegespet owners
Risk Snapshot
Flood riskLow
Violent crimeModerate
Property crimeModerate
Air qualityModerate
Price volatilityModerate
Crime & Safety
Skokie, IL
D+
Safety grade
Safety score55 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Moderate3.9incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+
5% higher than the national average
🔒Property Crime
Moderate19.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+
2% higher than the national average
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