Highest Income Cities in Illinois
Cities ranked by highest median household income · 50 cities · Updated 2026-04-05
This ranking shows the highest income cities in Illinois based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. All 50 cities are sorted by highest median household income from highest to lowest. Glencoe leads the ranking with a value of $250,001 and a population of 8,715.
The top three cities are Glencoe ($250,001), Hinsdale ($250,001), and Kenilworth ($250,001). Data is updated nightly from official Census APIs. Click any city name to view its full demographic profile, or see the national highest income cities ranking to compare across all 50 states. You can also explore all cities in Illinois.
| Rank | City | Value | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Glencoe | $250,001 | 8,715 |
| #2 | Hinsdale | $250,001 | 17,155 |
| #3 | Kenilworth | $250,001 | 2,543 |
| #4 | Kildeer | $250,001 | 4,189 |
| #5 | Winnetka | $250,001 | 12,508 |
| #6 | Riverwoods | $243,036 | 3,988 |
| #7 | East Lynn | $238,281 | 394 |
| #8 | Hawthorn Woods | $238,114 | 9,145 |
| #9 | Golf | $238,098 | 548 |
| #10 | Long Grove | $235,368 | 8,266 |
| #11 | Lake Forest | $228,120 | 19,190 |
| #12 | Western Springs | $218,839 | 13,353 |
| #13 | North Barrington | $216,250 | 3,113 |
| #14 | Inverness | $215,810 | 7,541 |
| #15 | Plum Valley | $213,084 | 542 |
| #16 | Trout Valley | $211,563 | 584 |
| #17 | South Barrington | $211,083 | 5,004 |
| #18 | Lake Bluff | $205,735 | 5,834 |
| #19 | Bannockburn | $195,625 | 1,125 |
| #20 | Timberlane | $194,286 | 1,291 |
| #21 | Campton Hills | $192,727 | 10,724 |
| #22 | Wilmette | $192,300 | 27,550 |
| #23 | Deerfield | $189,705 | 19,185 |
| #24 | Barrington Hills | $186,667 | 3,923 |
| #25 | Bull Valley | $185,417 | 1,121 |
| #26 | Northfield | $180,492 | 5,683 |
| #27 | Lincolnshire | $179,735 | 7,937 |
| #28 | Mettawa | $175,074 | 665 |
| #29 | Custer Park | $173,274 | 426 |
| #30 | Tower Lakes | $172,656 | 1,148 |
| #31 | Oak Brook | $171,123 | 8,028 |
| #32 | Wayne | $169,583 | 2,284 |
| #33 | Libertyville | $162,270 | 20,493 |
| #34 | Highland Park | $161,875 | 30,229 |
| #35 | Argyle | $160,893 | 561 |
| #36 | Deer Park | $160,750 | 3,711 |
| #37 | Prestbury | $160,370 | 2,174 |
| #38 | Ringwood | $157,500 | 778 |
| #39 | Northbrook | $155,321 | 34,642 |
| #40 | La Grange | $154,556 | 15,999 |
| #41 | Burr Ridge | $154,508 | 11,119 |
| #42 | Frankfort | $153,714 | 20,417 |
| #43 | Carman | $153,419 | 343 |
| #44 | Indian Creek | $152,500 | 892 |
| #45 | Naperville | $150,937 | 149,424 |
| #46 | Third Lake | $150,893 | 1,203 |
| #47 | Barrington | $150,714 | 11,049 |
| #48 | Riverside | $149,219 | 9,079 |
| #49 | River Forest | $148,711 | 11,489 |
| #50 | Sleepy Hollow | $147,407 | 3,165 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What city has the highest income in Illinois?
Glencoe ranks #1 for highest income cities in Illinois with a value of $250,001 and a population of 8,715.
How many cities are ranked for highest income cities in Illinois?
There are 50 cities ranked for highest income cities in Illinois. Rankings are based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
How does Illinois compare to other states for highest income cities?
You can compare Illinois's city rankings to other states or view the national ranking at our national highest income cities page, which lists the top 100 cities across all 50 states.