Wilmette

The Park sits adjacent to The Wilmette Harbor home to Sheridan Shores Yacht Club to the south and the private Gillson Sailing Beach available for residents to the north.

Welcome to Wilmette

 
Favorite Restaurants:
 
  • Pescadero - it's great for seafood and one of my favorite cocktail menus!
  • Sophia’s Steakhouse - it is great for a special occasion dinner. If it’s a birthday, make sure the staff knows in advance!! The bar is great for a casual gathering for drinks and apps with friends.
  • Michigan Shores Club - it’s a private social club but has the best al fresco dining in town in the summer and is close to Gillson Beach!
 
Shopping:
 
  • Vibrato - it is an upscale, but casual boutique where I always find something unique and different. It’s not stuffy, and they have a great selection of professional clothes, purses and awesome jewelry!
  • Exhibit - it is a go-to for funky and classic clothes. There is always a rotation of local artists pieces and vintage finds.
  • Hubba Hubba - this is the girlfriends shopping experience. It’s the perfect place to go if you want an affordable trendy piece or gift. Julie, the owner, is warm and welcoming!
 
Situated on the shores of Lake Michigan, Wilmette’s Gillson Beach spans much of the shoreline within the village limits offering tons of beach space, an outdoor beach restaurant, sailing and paddle rentals and lessons and more. Gillson Park offers 60 acres of play space featuring a playground, tennis courts and tons of open land.
 
The Park sits adjacent to The Wilmette Harbor home to Sheridan Shores Yacht Club to the south and the private Gillson Sailing Beach available for residents to the north. The vibrant village center offers tons of restaurants, shopping, coffee shops and Village Green where you’ll often find local bands playing in the summer. Wilmette is also home to both the el and Metra train stops offering commuters an easy way to go north or south.

Overview for Wilmette, IL

27,895 people live in Wilmette, where the median age is 45.6 and the average individual income is $97,355. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

27,895

Total Population

45.6 years

Median Age

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Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$97,355

Average individual Income

Around Wilmette, IL

There's plenty to do around Wilmette, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

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Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Heroines & Heroes, Unity Preschool, and Fuel Your Training.

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Shopping 1.12 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 2.81 miles 18 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 4.84 miles 13 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 3.24 miles 9 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 1.1 miles 9 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 3.62 miles 7 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Wilmette, IL

Wilmette has 10,331 households, with an average household size of 2.69. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Wilmette do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 27,895 people call Wilmette home. The population density is 5,163.1 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

27,895

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

45.6

Median Age

49.11 / 50.89%

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2.69

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$97,355

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Schools in Wilmette, IL

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The following schools are within or nearby Wilmette. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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