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Moving to Wilmette, IL
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About Wilmette
Wilmette (~29,000 residents) is a North Shore suburb with a Lake Michigan beach at Gillson Park, the iconic Baháʼí House of Worship and a pleasant downtown. Housing ranges from historic lakefront estates and gracious older homes to newer construction and condos near downtown.
Home prices in Wilmette
Home prices in Wilmette vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Wilmette
- Baháʼí House of Worship
- Gillson Park
- Downtown Wilmette
- Plaza del Lago
- Wilmette Public Library.
- Wilmette Park District facilities.
Commuting from Wilmette
- Metra Union Pacific North (UP-N); Wilmette station in town to Ogilvie Transportation Center.
- CTA Purple Line; Linden terminus in town to the Loop.
- Approximate drive to downtown Chicago (the Loop): ~25–35 minutes (approximate; traffic-dependent, ~18 miles).
Wilmette FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Wilmette, IL?
Home prices in Wilmette vary by neighborhood and property type. - How is the commute from Wilmette, IL?
Metra Union Pacific North (UP-N); Wilmette station in town to Ogilvie Transportation Center.
Town links
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.