Kenilworth vs Winnetka
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
65 min
Median home price
$2.0M
$1.8M
Annual property tax
$42K
$37K
Walk score
62
65
Density
suburban
suburban
Summary: Winnetka 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
Kenilworth
Illinois's smallest incorporated village — 2,500 residents, New Trier HS district, and Metra UP-North access.
quietcommunity
Winnetka
Lakefront village on Chicago's North Shore. New Trier HS, Metra UP-North to downtown, and the architecture made famous by Home Alone.
quietcommunityspace
Who should pick which?
Pick Kenilworth if you...
- ·Want the shortest commute to Chicago
- ·Drawn to the quiet character
Pick Winnetka 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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