Glencoe vs Highland Park
Two popular IL suburbs of Chicago, side by side. Here's how they compare on the metrics that matter most to families.
School rating
10/10
9/10
Commute to Chicago
53 min
54 min
Median home price
$1.5M
$740K
Annual property tax
$32K
$21K
Walk score
60
70
Density
suburban
suburban
Summary: Highland Park leads in 3 of 6 metrics. It edges out on median home price, annual property tax, walk score. The best choice depends on your family's priorities.
Character & vibe
Glencoe
Home of the Chicago Botanic Garden and New Trier HS. Glencoe is smaller and slightly more affordable than Winnetka with the same schools and lake access. Ravinia Festival is nearby.
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Highland Park
Home of the Ravinia music festival. Arts-forward, lake access, walkable downtown.
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Who should pick which?
Pick Glencoe if you...
- ·Prioritize top-rated schools above all else
- ·Want the shortest commute to Chicago
Pick Highland Park if you...
- ·Need to keep your home budget in check
- ·Value walkability and a pedestrian-friendly downtown
- ·Want lower annual property taxes
Still deciding?
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