Wilmette, Illinois
Wilmette is a village of 27,503 people in Cook County, Illinois, founded in 1872.
Why visit Wilmette
Townapedia lists 91 museums and landmarks, 100 parks and trails, 103 places to eat, 4 places to stay and 8 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include CMX Old Orchard Market, Grosse Point Light, Anita Willets Burnham Log House and Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 16°F, and about 34 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Wilmette
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Wilmette
Wilmette is a village in Cook County, Illinois, United States. It is located on Lake Michigan about 14 miles (23 km) north of the Chicago Loop. The village had a population of 28,170 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Wilmette, Illinois (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do8
Grosse Point Light
Lighthouse · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Lighthouse in Illinois, United States
Northwestern University
School · 3.1 mi
Private university in Evanston, Illinois, U.S.
The Rock (Northwestern University)
Monument and historic site · 3.2 mi
Boulder on the campus of Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, United States
Museums and landmarks91
Anita Willets Burnham Log House
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Home and studio of artist and author Anita Willets-Burnham
1140 Willow Road, Winnetka
May-Nov Su 14:00-16:00
Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum
Museum · 1.0 mi
Museum in Evanston, Illinois
3001 Central Street, Evanston
Mo-Fr 10:00-17:00; Sa 10:00-15:00
U.S. Coast Guard Station Wilmette
Monument and historic site · 2.3 mi
U.S. Coast Guard Station Wilmette Harbor's missions include Search and Rescue, Maritime Law Enforcement, Boating Safety, and security...
10 Harbor Drive, Wilmette
Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center
Museum · 2.2 mi
9603 Woods Drive, Skokie
We-Su 10:00-17:00
Alfred Bersbach House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Historic house in Wilmette, Illinois
Andridge Apartments
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Apartment building in Evanston, Illinois
Bahá'í House of Worship for the North American Continent
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Bahá'í temple in Wilmette, Illinois, United States
Bailey–Michelet House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Historic Italianate residence on Sheridan Road in Wilmette, Illinois
Building at 1101–1113 Maple Avenue
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Historic building in Evanston, Illinois, USA
Building at 1209–1217 Maple Avenue
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Historic building in Evanston, Illinois, USA
Building at 1301–1303 Judson Avenue
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Historic building in Evanston, Illinois, United States
Building at 1305–1307 Judson Avenue
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Historic building in Evanston, Illinois, United States
79 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds100
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88 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes103
Baskin-Robbins
Ice cream · Ice Cream · 1.6 mi
4445 Golf Road, Skokie
Mo-Sa 04:30-22:00; Su 05:00-22:00
Beit Shawarma
Restaurant · Arab, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern · 2.3 mi
1601 Simpson Street, Evanston
Mo-Su 11:00-22:00
Torino
Restaurant · Ramen, Japanese · 1.1 mi
1162 Wilmette Avenue, Wilmette
Mo-Sa 11:30-21:00; Su 16:00-21:00
Alchemy Coffee House
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.9 mi
416 Linden Avenue, Wilmette
Mo-Fr 06:30-17:30; Sa 07:00-17:00; Su 07:00-12:00
Firefly Kitchen
Restaurant · 1.4 mi
111 Green Bay Road, Wilmette
Mo 14:30-02:00; Tu-Th 17:00-00:30; Fr-Su 10:00-02:00
91 more on the map.
Where to stay4
Hampton Inn & Suites Chicago North Shore/Skokie
Motel and hotel · 1.8 mi
5201 Old Orchard Road, Skokie
Doubletree Hotel Chicago - North Shore Conference Center
Motel and hotel · 1.8 mi
9599 Skokie Boulevard, Skokie
Extended Stay America - Chicago - Skokie
Motel and hotel · 1.8 mi
5211 Old Orchard Road, Skokie
Churches and places of worship41
Baháʼí House of Worship for North America
Place of worship · 2.3 mi
100 Linden Avenue, Wilmette
Shopping27
Gas and EV charging13
Schools, colleges and libraries76
Regina Dominican High School
School · Roman Catholic · 0.8 mi
701 Locust Road, Wilmette
Avoca West Elementary School
School · 1.9 mi
235 Beech Drive, Glenview
Crow Island Elementary School
School · 1.8 mi
1112 Willow Road, Winnetka
Marie Murphy Junior High School
School · 1.1 mi
2921 Illinois Road, Wilmette
New Trier Township High School (Northfield Campus)
School · 2.0 mi
7 Happ Road, Northfield
Healthcare10
Advocate NorthShore Pediatric Facility
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.5 mi
3232 Lake Avenue, Wilmette
Map of Wilmette
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32°F | 16°F | 2.1 in | 11.3 in |
| Feb | 36°F | 19°F | 2.0 in | 7.7 in |
| Mar | 46°F | 28°F | 2.3 in | 5.6 in |
| Apr | 57°F | 38°F | 4.0 in | 1.1 in |
| May | 68°F | 48°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 57°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 63°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 62°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 75°F | 55°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 63°F | 43°F | 3.6 in | 0.1 in |
| Nov | 49°F | 32°F | 2.6 in | 1.9 in |
| Dec | 38°F | 22°F | 2.3 in | 5.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Chicago Botanic Garden (5 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Cook County has had 12 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2024-09-20: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Floodng (Flood)
- 2023-11-20: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2023-08-15: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2013-05-10: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 9 miles away.
- Evanston 3 mi southeast, about 4 min by car
- Skokie 3 mi south, about 5 min by car
- Morton Grove 4 mi southwest, about 6 min by car
- Glenview 5 mi west, about 8 min by car
- Lincolnwood 5 mi south, about 8 min by car
- Niles 5 mi southwest, about 9 min by car
- Northbrook 7 mi northwest, about 10 min by car
- Park Ridge 7 mi southwest, about 12 min by car
- Highland Park 8 mi northwest, about 14 min by car
- Des Plaines 9 mi west, about 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Willmette how, myself, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Maria Immaculata Cemetery, Wilmette, IL, Nick Number, CC BY 4.0
- Saint Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Wilmette, IL, Nick Number, CC BY 4.0
- HABS ILL,16-WILM,1- (sheet 5 of 6) - Ralph S. Baker House, 1226 Ashland Avenue, Wilmette, Cook County, IL, Related names: Wright, Frank Lloyd Drummond, William Rudd, J William, project manager Burk, Gary, field team Ross, Tom, field team, Public domain
- HABS ILL,16-WILM,1- (sheet 3 of 6) - Ralph S. Baker House, 1226 Ashland Avenue, Wilmette, Cook County, IL, Related names: Wright, Frank Lloyd Drummond, William Rudd, J William, project manager Burk, Gary, field team Ross, Tom, field team, Public domain
- HABS ILL,16-WILM,1- (sheet 1 of 6) - Ralph S. Baker House, 1226 Ashland Avenue, Wilmette, Cook County, IL, Related names: Wright, Frank Lloyd Drummond, William Rudd, J William, project manager Burk, Gary, field team Ross, Tom, field team, Public domain
- HABS ILL,16-WILM,1- (sheet 4 of 6) - Ralph S. Baker House, 1226 Ashland Avenue, Wilmette, Cook County, IL, Related names: Wright, Frank Lloyd Drummond, William Rudd, J William, project manager Burk, Gary, field team Ross, Tom, field team, Public domain
- HABS ILL,16-WILM,1- (sheet 6 of 6) - Ralph S. Baker House, 1226 Ashland Avenue, Wilmette, Cook County, IL, Related names: Wright, Frank Lloyd Drummond, William Rudd, J William, project manager Burk, Gary, field team Ross, Tom, field team, Public domain
- HABS ILL,16-WILM,1- (sheet 2 of 6) - Ralph S. Baker House, 1226 Ashland Avenue, Wilmette, Cook County, IL, Related names: Wright, Frank Lloyd Drummond, William Rudd, J William, project manager Burk, Gary, field team Ross, Tom, field team, Public domain
- Centennial Park, Wilmette, IL, Nick Number, CC BY 4.0
- Regina Dominican High School, Wilmette, IL, Nick Number, CC BY 4.0
- Community Park, Wilmette, IL, Nick Number, CC BY 4.0
- Wilmette Junior High School, Wilmette, IL, Nick Number, CC BY 4.0
- Thornwood Park, Wilmette, IL, Nick Number, CC BY 4.0
- 19680615 11 Wilmette, IL (5656164556), David Wilson from Oak Park, Illinois, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Mitchell Museum of the American Indian, Evanston, IL, Nick Number, CC BY 4.0
- Anita Willets Burnham Log House, Teemu08, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Dwight H. Perkins House, Zol87 from Chicago, IL, USA, CC BY-SA 4.0
- John Rogerson Montgomery House, Teemu08, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Building at 999 Michigan, 200 Lee 1, Thshriver, CC BY-SA 3.0
- RidgeBoulevardAptsEvanstonIL, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Forest and Annex 1, Thshriver, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Wilmette Historical Society (Gross Point Village Hall), Zol87 from Chicago, IL, USA, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Building at 1301-1303 Judson 2, Thshriver, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Wildflower and Bird Sanctuary in Mahoney Park 5, Thshriver, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Judson, The 1, Thshriver, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Ridgewood 1, Thshriver, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Ralph S. Baker House (8617627831), Teemu008 from Palatine, Illinois, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Building at 417-419 Lee 6, Thshriver, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Rookwood Apartments 4, Thshriver, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Colonnade Court 1, Thshriver, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Building at 2517 Central Street, Zol87 from Chicago, Illinois, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Herbert A. Dilg House, Zol87 from Chicago, Illinois, USA, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fountain Plaza Apartments 7, Thshriver, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Building at 2519 Central Street, Zol87 from Chicago, Illinois, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Hillcrest Apartments 4, Thshriver, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Building at 1316 Maple Avenue (7345695432), Teemu008 from Palatine, Illinois, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Roycemore School, Zol87 from Chicago, IL, USA, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ridge Manor 2, Thshriver, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Building at 1305-1307 Judson 2, Thshriver, CC BY-SA 3.0
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