Glencoe


View of Lake Michigan from Park Avenue, Glencoe

Distance to Downtown Chicago: 20 miles

Transportation:
Metra Express Train to Loop: 38 minutes
Drive Time to Loop (outside rush hour): 45 minutes
Drive Time to O'Hare International Airport: 40 minutes

 Population: 8,762 (2000)

Households: 3,072 (2000)

Size: 3.85 square miles

In the early 1800s German and English farmers settled in what is now Glencoe. By the mid-1800s, especially with the start of railroad service, this rural farming hamlet evolved to a suburban community. In March of 1869 the village was incorporated under the name Glencoe which most likely was taken from Glencoe in Scotland, honoring the Scottish heritage of Glencoe's early real estate speculator Walter S. Gurnee. Around that time Alexander Hammond and his associates assumed leadership in planning out the village with parks and streets that follow the topography of the land and especially the beautiful ravines. In 1921 Glencoe became one of the first villages in Illinois to adopt a zoning ordinance that would preserve the spaciousness and park-like setting of the community.

Homes are unique and often architecturally significant. Colonial, Georgian, French Provincial, Tudor, and Ranch mix with stylish contemporary homes. A significant number of newly built homes have been replacing smaller older ones.

Glencoe has 44 parks covering 115 acres of land. Its sports fields, in-line Skate Park, tennis courts, beach, and golf course offer many programs for children and adults. The Library houses videos, music cassettes and CDs besides printed materials and audio books.

Glencoe is known for its outstanding schools. The village has three elementary schools: South School (K-Grade 2), West School (Grades 3-4), and Central School (Grades 5-8). The secondary school is New Trier High School (Grades 9-12) which is nationally known for its excellence.

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*Based on closed sales in the MLS Data, NSBR.

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