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Moving to Glencoe, IL
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About Glencoe
Glencoe (~9,000) is the North Shore's quiet jewel — lakefront, ravines, Frank Lloyd Wright and other architectural landmarks, the Chicago Botanic Garden. Housing is expensive and often spectacular, from historic estates to tasteful new construction.


Home prices in Glencoe
Home prices in Glencoe vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Glencoe
- Chicago Botanic Garden
- Glencoe's lakefront
- Downtown Glencoe
- Frank Lloyd Wright's Booth Cottage and other architectural landmarks.
- The village's ravines and forest preserve trails.
- Writers Theatre
Commuting from Glencoe
- Metra Union Pacific North Line; in-town station: Glencoe.
- Typical weekday trip to Ogilvie Transportation Center: approximately 35–45 minutes (approximate; varies by express/local pattern).
- Approximate drive to downtown Chicago: ~35–55 minutes (approximate; via Lake Shore Drive/I-94, traffic-dependent).
Glencoe FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Glencoe, IL?
Home prices in Glencoe vary by neighborhood and property type. - How is the commute from Glencoe, IL?
Metra Union Pacific North Line; in-town station: Glencoe.
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.