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About Wilmette, IL
Wilmette is an affluent North Shore suburb renowned for its tree-lined streets, excellent schools, and proximity to Lake Michigan. This family-friendly community features beautiful parks, a charming downtown, and easy access to Chicago via the CTA Purple Line.
Community at a Glance
Population
27,087
Median Household Income
$144,167
Median Age
44.8
Total Area
5.4 sq mi
Schools
elementary schools
Wilmette SD 39
middle schools
Avoca SD 37
middle schools
Wilmette SD 39
Amenities & Lifestyle
Arts & Culture
- Bahá'í House of Worship
- Kohl Children's Museum
- Wilmette Public Library
- Piven Theatre Workshop
- Wilmette Historical Museum
Parks & Nature
- Gillson Park & Wilmette Beach
- Centennial Park
- Wilmette Harbor
- Community Playfields
- Mallinckrodt Park
Restaurants
- Oceanique
- Prairie Grass Cafe
- Aboyer
- Convito Cafe & Market
- Pita Inn
Fitness & Wellness
- Wilmette Park District Centennial Aquatic Center
- Lifetime Fitness Wilmette
- Wilmette Park District Tennis Courts
- CorePower Yoga Wilmette
Shopping
- Convito Cafe & Market
- Village Green Shopping District (Green Bay Road Corridor)
- The Bookstall at Chestnut Court
- Plaza del Lago Shopping Center
- Wilmette Antique Gallery
Coffee
- Alchemy Coffee
- Unicorn Cafe
- Starbucks Wilmette
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Things To Do in Wilmette, IL
Restaurants, parks, coffee shops, arts & culture — discover the local spots that make Wilmette a great place to call home.