Living in Northbrook (Illinois)
Northbrook (Illinois) is a large place in Illinois, United States, home to 33,663 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are early retirees (top 36%, #3,773 of 10,762), climate-conscious movers (top 37%, #4,398 of 12,111), expat professionals (top 38%, #2,699 of 7,271).
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- The landscape belongs to Central Lowlands.
- Lake Michigan is 6.1 km away.
- It is part of Greater Chicago, 34 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 06 min and sets around 23:23; in late June it sets around 3:31.
How Northbrook (Illinois) ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Illinois | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 49 | #5,630 of 11,898 | #335 of 558 | Map |
| Low-income household | 33 | #6,231 of 9,771 | #396 of 440 | Map |
| Low-income family | 42 | #4,711 of 8,006 | #311 of 388 | Map |
| Single parent | 47 | #3,611 of 6,237 | #243 of 313 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 62 | #3,755 of 9,474 | #144 of 435 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 60 | #4,347 of 9,474 | #192 of 435 | Map |
| Early retiree | 62 | #3,773 of 10,762 | #130 of 472 | Map |
| Single professional | 53 | #2,541 of 4,537 | #136 of 241 | Map |
| Young professional | 54 | #2,656 of 4,444 | #145 of 230 | Map |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 58 | #3,362 of 7,271 | #201 of 345 | Map |
| Commuter | 56 | #4,898 of 6,227 | #246 of 314 | Map |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Student | 70 | #880 of 2,119 | #62 of 129 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 39 | #4,826 of 8,006 | #318 of 388 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 33 | #8,238 of 12,111 | #443 of 515 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 64 | #2,699 of 7,271 | #149 of 345 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 61 | #4,034 of 9,474 | #191 of 435 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 21 | #16,756 of 18,063 | #661 of 778 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 23 | #7,783 of 16,523 | #31 of 715 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 18 | #16,163 of 18,063 | #671 of 778 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 72 | #1,443 of 16,523 | #73 of 715 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 70 | #2,594 of 21,167 | #122 of 943 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 65 | #4,398 of 12,111 | #190 of 515 | Map |
| Coastal living | 63 | #4,118 of 6,413 | #40 of 223 | Map |
| Business owner | 59 | #4,715 of 12,111 | #220 of 515 | Map |
| Digital native | 50 | #2,234 of 4,750 | #130 of 254 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Deerfield (Illinois) 5 km
- Northfield (Illinois) 5 km
- Glencoe (Illinois) 6 km
- Highland Park (Illinois) 6 km
- Glenview (Illinois) 7 km
- Winnetka (Illinois) 8 km
- Highwood 8 km
- Wheeling (Illinois) 8 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.