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Doing Business in Winnetka
Why Winnetka?
The Village of Winnetka’s goal is to make opening a new business quick and easy, and maintaining close relationships with current businesses, ensuring they receive continuous support and the most prompt, professional, and courteous service.
- Business-friendly environment
- Strong shop local culture
- High income and image community
- Collaborative marketing opportunities
- Streamlined processes
- Excellent public transportation access
- Close proximity to City of Chicago
- Full-time economic development staff to meet your needs
Winnetka does not have a food and beverage tax, home rule sales tax, or real estate transfer tax. Sales tax in Winnetka is 9%.
Business Promotion
The Village wants to help promote and market your business. The Village can help draw attention to your business through its many communication channels and by working with the media.
If you are:
- Celebrating an anniversary
- Expanding your business
- Have a photo opportunity
- Hosting a new event
Contact Liz Dechant at 847-716-3528 or by email to share your information.
Business Security Information
The Winnetka Police Department offers information intended to help keep your business secure, as well as security consultations from our Business Resource Liaison.
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Liz Dechant
Economic Development CoordinatorPhone: 847-716-3528
- Demographic & Traffic Data
- Winnetka Statistics
- Population
- Municipal Services & Facilities
- Financial Position
- Fire Protection
- Police Protection
- Public Works
- Municipal Water Utility
- Municipal Electric Utility
Thinking about locating your business in Winnetka and would like more data before doing so? Use the following links to find important demographic and traffic information. If you cannot find the information you are looking for please contact Liz Dechant by calling 847-716-3528, or emailing for assistance.
- Area: 3.81 square miles
- Date of Incorporation: March 10, 1869
- Form of Government: Council/Manager
- Geographic Location: North Shore suburb of Chicago, located in Cook County
Year | Population |
---|---|
1940 | 12,430 |
1950 | 12,105 |
1960 | 13,368 |
1970 | 14,131 |
1980 | 12,772 |
1990 | 12,174 |
2000 | 12,419 |
2010 | 12,187 |
2012 | 12,370 |
2014 | 12,490 |
2017 | 12,480 |
2019 | 12,316 |
2021 | 12,475 |
2018 Figures
- Number of Full-Time Employees: 151
- Bond Rating: Aaa
- Operating Revenues (General Fund, Fiscal Year 2018): $24.48 million
- Operating Expenses (General Fund, Fiscal Year 2018): $22.86 million
- Calls for Service: 2,169
- I.S.O. Rating Class: 3
- Number of Fire Hydrants: 771
- Number of Fire Stations: 1
- Number of Firefighters: 24
- Annual Calls for Service: 7,670
- Number of Police Officers: 28 (sworn) and 5 (non-sworn)
- Number of Police Stations: 1
- Leaf Program Annual Collection: 7,720 cubic yards
- Miles of Streets Maintained: 58
Recycling Collection Totals
Type | Total |
---|---|
Compact fluorescent lightbulbs (CFLs) | 2,620 pounds |
Documents | 23,880 pounds |
Electronics | 76,550 pounds |
Medications | 419 pounds |
Mercury | Under 5 pounds |
Sharps | 263 pounds |
- Miles of Water Main: 71.5
- Number of Water Meters: 4,312
- Total Water Consumption: 892,154,730 gallons
- Average Annual Residential Consumption: 18,057 kilowatt hours (kWh) per year
- Historical Peak System Electric Demand: 40.09 megawatts (MW) (August 1, 2006)
- Number of Electric Meters: 5,071
- Peak System Electric Demand: 35,281 MW
- Total Electric Consumption: 122,764,680 kWh