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About Skokie, IL

Skokie is a diverse and vibrant suburb known for its cultural diversity, excellent schools, and convenient location between Chicago and the North Shore. This community offers a variety of housing options, outstanding parks, and easy CTA access.

Community at a Glance

Population

67,824

Median Household Income

$75,625

Median Age

42.3

Total Area

10.1 sq mi

Schools

elementary schools

Skokie SD 69

elementary schools

Fairview SD 72

elementary schools

Skokie SD 73-5

elementary schools

East Prairie SD 73

elementary schools

Skokie SD 68

elementary schools

Evanston CCSD 65

middle schools

Skokie SD 73-5

middle schools

Skokie SD 68

middle schools

Skokie SD 69

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Amenities & Lifestyle

Arts & Culture

  • Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center
  • Northlight Theatre
  • Skokie Northshore Sculpture Park — Public Art Collection
  • Skokie Public Library
  • Skokie Theatre

Parks & Nature

  • Skokie Northshore Sculpture Park
  • Emily Oaks Nature Center
  • Oakton Park
  • Commissioners Park
  • Laramie State Bank Woods — Forest Preserve

Restaurants

  • Brixen Ivy
  • Kaufman's Bagel & Delicatessen
  • New Rebozo
  • Chopal Kabab & Curry
  • Poochie's

Coffee

  • Backlot Coffee
  • Café Crêpe
  • Einstein Bros. Bagels at Old Orchard

Fitness & Wellness

  • Skokie Park District — Devonshire Playfield & Sports Complex
  • Oakton Park Ice Arena
  • Skokie Park District — North Shore Inline Skating & Walking Path
  • XSport Fitness Skokie

Shopping

  • Baltic Bakery
  • Dempster Street Corridor
  • Westfield Old Orchard
  • Mitchells Shoes
  • Skokie Fashion Square

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Things To Do in Skokie, IL

Restaurants, parks, coffee shops, arts & culture — discover the local spots that make Skokie a great place to call home.

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Getting Around

Major Highway Access

Highway

Interstate highway access