Your Guide to Buying a Home in Glenview, IL

Buying a Home in Glenview, Illinois

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Glenview is located in Cook County

Population: 44,655 Glenview is located 20 miles north of the Chicago Loop. Due to its desirable schools, wealth of businesses, parks and lovely homes, Glenview has been singled out by residents, guests and passers through as being a lovely place to live.

The community rich with history dating back to early explorers has developed elaborate plans for the site of the former Glenview Naval Air Station (GNAS). Currently in development is a 300-acre parcel of land which will include 64 acres of mixed residential, 35 acres of business/retail use and a 72-acre commercial/light industrial office park.

The Glenview Park District operates parks, playgrounds, tennis courts, softball fields, basketball courts and "The Grove," an 82-acre nature preserve. The district also offers a wide range of classes and programs.

Glenview is located between the Edens Expressway (I-94) and the Tri-State Tollway (I-294). Drive time to the Loop is 30 minutes. Rail commuters may board the train at the recently renovated Glenview station for a 35-minute trip to the Loop. O'Hare Airport is a 20-minute drive, and Midway is 55 minutes away. Metra rail commuters reach the Loop in 35 minutes. Bus service is available.

Glenview has had a high school, a junior high and an elementary school recognized by the National Excellence in Education award.

Elementary students attend school districts 30, 31, 34, 37, 63 and 65.

The majority of Glenview's teenage students attend Glenbrook South High School in district 225, one of the most highly rated schools in greater Chicago. The 1998 average composite ACT score was 24.4.

Some of Glenview's students attend New Trier High School in district 203, or Maine East High School in district 207. New Trier had an average 1998 composite ACT score of 26.1 while Maine East averaged 21.9.

Glenview is a growing community that is proud of its strong heritage.