Relocating To Wilmette
Wilmette is a suburb of Chicago with a population of around 28,000 and a median income of $174K. Wilmette, in Cook County, is one of the best places for families to live in Illinois and offers residents a dense suburban environment, amazing schools, outdoor activities, and a decent commute to downtown Chicago. Set yourself up for success in Wilmette by making informed choices before you move. The easiest is choosing Moovers Chicago as your Wilmette movers.
Real Estate in Wilmette
The median home value is $710K with around 88% of residents owning their home; median property tax is $3,400. For those few who rent, the median rent is $1,500 / month (compared to the national average of $1,163).
Getting Around in Wilmette
Like most suburbs, Wilmette is largely car dependent; yet with a Walk score of 58 (out of 100) some daily errands might done on foot. A Bike score of 56, Wilmette has some infrastructure (bike lanes and trails, hills, road connectivity, etc.) for cyclists.
Metra (commuter rail system that serves the greater Chicago area) has a stop in Wilmette on the the Union Pacific North Line (UP-N), which connects Chicago’s northern suburbs to downtown Chicago. The station has 4 parking lots supporting 387 spaces (combined daily and permit).
Wilmette is serviced by the CTA Purple Line, which provides rapid transit train service from the Linden Station in Wilmette, through Evanston, to the Howard Station in Chicago. Additionally, during designated weekday rush periods, express service continues to the downtown Loop.
Things to do in Wilmette
The Village of Wilmette is a beautiful suburb on the North Shore of Chicago. Wilmette is known for its lakefront, tree lined streets, green street lanterns and brick streets. The Wilmette French Market operates every Saturday during most of the year. Enjoy fresh flowers, artisan foods and live music.
Shopping in Wilmette is pure delight! With several distinctive shopping districts, Wilmette offers something for everyone. From the revitalized Village Center, an eclectic set of outstanding restaurants have made downtown a go-to dining destination. The Wilmette Theatre brings diverse entertainment options including movies and popcorn. The quaint smalltown atmosphere of Wilmette’s Village Center also welcomes visitors to shop for gifts, apparel, and home goods.
The Baháʼí House of Worship in Wilmette, Illinois is a Baháʼí temple. It is the second Baháʼí House of Worship ever constructed and the oldest one still standing. It is one of eight continental temples, constructed to serve all of North America. To convey the Baháʼí principle of the unity of religion, the temple incorporated a variety of religious architecture and symbols. The temple is open to the public and used as a devotional space for people of any faith.
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About Moovers Chicago
Moovers Chicago is a family-owned, professional moving company based in Chicago. We offer a range of services, including residential, commercial moving and storage services. We also have packing and unpacking services to further ease the burden of moving. No matter the size of the job, our first priority is to make your move as stress-free as possible.
