Glencoe, Illinois: A Case Study

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An idyllic suburban residential community on Chicago's North Shore, Glencoe, Illinois consists mainly of single-family homes, occupied by their owners. The four square mile village is home to approximately 8,762 people, most of whom are professionals who earn over $100,000 per year.

From kindergarten to eighth grade, Glencoe's children attend one of the three age-centered schools operated by Glencoe School District 35, followed by attendance at the New Trier Township High School. The high school is known as one of Illinois' premier schools for academics, with 98 percent of the graduating students enrolling in college. Glencoe's population consists primarily of married couples that generously support the school system.

Glencoe homes, with

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