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Northlake, IL

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Population
12,462
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
644 ft
Median Home Value
$259,800
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,123/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$83,892
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in IllinoisPopulation rankingHighest population places in IllinoisNearest larger communityMelrose Park, Illinois2.3 miles away · 23,936 residents.

About Northlake

Northlake is a city in Cook County, Illinois, situated within the Chicago metropolitan area. Known locally by its moniker, The City of Friendly People, the community of approximately 12,500 takes its name from the intersection of North Avenue and Lake Street on its western boundary. The city is the corporate headquarters of the home improvement company Empire Today and is served by Cook County Elementary School Districts 83 and 87.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingSuburban FitA+100.0rating

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