Housing styles typically are ranch, two-story, split-level or Georgian. Prices range from $135,000 to $1.3 million with a median home value of $249,196.

Townhouses and condominiums are becoming more popular, too, particularly with the construction of new condominiums downtown. Such residences cost between $66,000 and $324,000 with a median value of $150,409.

A progressive park district maintains numerous parks and provides countless recreational opportunities and special events throughout the village. With a median age of 42, many of the activities occurring throughout the village are geared toward families and youth.

A variety of public transportation options make getting around Skokie and traveling elsewhere fairly easy. The residential and commercial infrastructure is supported by abundant supplies of water, electricity, natural gas and telecommunication services as well as municipal fire, police and public works departments are second to none.