Which North Shore Community Has Most Mortgage-Free Homes?

Communities with a large segment of senior citizens or high median incomes tend to have the highest percentage mortgage-free homes, according to Crain’s Chicago Business. 

In Skokie, 34.4 percent or 17,179 of homes are mortgage free, according to Crain’s analysis.

Here’s a look at other North Shore communities: 

Community    

Percentage of

Mortgage-Free Homes

Glencoe

37.7% (2,823)

Northbrook

35% (10,851)

Wilmette

34.6% (8,272)

Kenilworth

34.4% (752)

Skokie

34.4% (17,179)

Glenview

32.7% (13,699)

Winnetka

32.4% (3,591)

Chicago

26.6% (484,122)

Evanston

25.5% (16,896)

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