About Glenview
The Village of Glenview had 350 residents when it was incorporated in 1899. Today, the population is almost 50,000. Located in Cook County, the Village's fine amenities and services, excellent schools, 34 parks and playgrounds covering more than 290 acres, numerous options for shopping and dining and proximity to local expressways and commuter trains have made it one of Chicago's premier suburbs -- a vibrant, thriving community that manages growth with success and style.
By the numbers
Date of Incorporation: June 20, 1899
Area: 14 square miles
Population: 48,705
Households: 17,630
Average household size: 2.65
Median Age: 46.5
Per Capita Income: $65,170
Median Family Income: $115,198
Home Ownership Rate: 81.7 percent
Median Housing Value: $499,900
Public Schools within Village Limits:
- Elementary schools: 7
- Junior high schools: 2
- High school: 1
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