Glenview, 20 miles north of the Loop, is a spacious and quiet residential community with tree-lined streets and an award winning school system and park district. Wise planning, careful zoning, proximity to the Loop and O’Hare Airport and a wide variety of homes in every price range have helped make this Village, one of the most popular communities on the North Shore.
Glenview is home to one of the most exciting recent developments on the North Shore – The redevelopment of Glenview Naval Air Station into “The Glen”. The Glen is a vibrant community of single family and attached homes with its own shopping center and schools near downtown Glenview. It is also home to “The Glen Club”, a nationally recognized golf course at the Glen.
Recreation
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.
Schools
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. Some of Glenview’s students (in the southeast corner of town) attend New Trier High School in District 203, or Maine East High School in District 207 (southwest corner of town).
Transportation
Glenview is located between the Edens Expressway (I-94)and the Tri-State Tollway (I-294). Drive time to the Loop is 50 minutes. O’Hare Airport is a 20-minute drive, and Midway is 55 minutes away. Metra rail commuters reach the Loop in 28 minutes express or 40-45min average local. Bus service is available to provide access to other neighboring suburbs.
Market Report & Listings
Population (2010 census): 44,692
Square mileage: 13.5
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