Kenilworth vs Wilmette
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
10/10
Commute to Chicago
49 min
45 min
Median home price
$2.0M
$930K
Annual property tax
$42K
$20K
Walk score
62
68
Density
suburban
suburban
Summary: Wilmette leads in 4 of 6 metrics. It edges out on commute to chicago, median home price, annual property tax, walk score. The best choice depends on your family's priorities.
Character & vibe
Kenilworth
Illinois's smallest incorporated village — 2,500 residents, New Trier HS district, and Metra UP-North access.
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Wilmette
North Shore village with Wilmette Public Schools (10/10 in our dataset) and Metra UP-North access. Quieter pace than Evanston, lower price point than Winnetka.
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Who should pick which?
Pick Kenilworth if you...
- ·Drawn to the quiet character
Pick Wilmette if you...
- ·Want the shortest commute to Chicago
- ·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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