Apartments for rent in Northlake, IL

The town of Northlake, Illinois is home to approximately 12,000 people. Families with young children are widely prevalent, as kids under 5 make up an above-average percentage of the community. Overall, the city's population, with an average age of just under 37, is younger than most cities in Illinois. Renters tend to be in the minority in the area, and 71% of residents own their homes. At $1,118 per month, the average rent is a bit above the state average.

Northlake residents have an average commute of about 28 minutes. Driving a car or truck is the most common way to get to work, selected by 42% of commuters, while public transit is not used widely. Few residents walk to work.

Compared to the national average, Northlake has a relatively large percentage of residents older than 25 with a high school degree or GED (22%). In addition, 6% possess a Bachelor's degree and 1% have earned a Master's degree or Doctorate. Many Northlake residents work in one of three industries: manufacturing, retail, and warehousing. Combined, these industries account for 23% of the city's workforce. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, many of the city's residents work in transportation, as 12% of the city's population reports this as their field of work, the highest number of any career path. Northlake workers earn an average annual income of around $66,000, less than their peers elsewhere in Illinois. Northlake's average income also falls below the national average of $73,345.