Pros and Cons of Living in Skokie

Skokie's core trade-off pairs a real CTA rapid-transit link and genuine, substantial diversity against a genuinely high property tax rate and a disclosed above-average property crime figure.

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Pro: a real CTA rapid-transit link and genuine diversity

The CTA Yellow Line gives Skokie a real rapid-transit connection into the broader CTA network, and Skokie's genuine diversity (38.1% foreign-born, 26.7% Asian) sets it apart from many other Illinois suburbs.

Pro: a diversified economy and below-average violent crime

NorthShore University HealthSystem, Westfield Old Orchard, Oakton College, and the Illinois Science + Technology Park anchor a genuinely diversified local economy, and Skokie's violent crime index runs meaningfully below national averages.

Con: a genuinely high property tax rate

Skokie's effective property tax rate (2.48%) runs meaningfully above Cook County's own 1.91% average, with a median tax bill ($6,754) well above the national median.

Con: a real, disclosed above-average property crime figure

Skokie's property crime index (23.09) runs genuinely ABOVE the national average (20.05), a real exception to the otherwise favorable violent-crime picture.

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Last reviewed: 2026-08-25. Independent research; not financial, tax, or legal advice -- confirm current figures with a local professional before making a decision.