At a Glance
Median Income
$95,766
$65,988 per capita
Home Value
$472,300
Zillow: $457,797
Median Rent
$1,698/mo
29.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
155/100K
2,616/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
70.3%
96.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
5.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.5%
8.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Evanston Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Evanston's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Evanston a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Evanston residents earn a median household income of $95,766 , which is 27% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $65,988. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 19,967 business establishments, including 1,607 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Evanston is $472,300 , 68% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $457,797. Median rent is $1,698/month, with 29.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1951.
Safety & Crime
Evanston reports 155 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 59% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,616/100K. The murder rate is 1.4/100K.
Education
70.3% of adults in Evanston hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(109% above the national average).
96.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Evanston has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population76,552
Median Age38.0 yrs
Density9,840/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$95,766
Per Capita$65,988
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty5.0%
County GDP$82,869M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,751
Housing
B+
Home Value$472,300
Rent$1,698
Ownership55.8%
Zillow$457,797
Housing Units33,783
Rent Burden29.7%
Crime
F
Violent155/100K
Property2,616/100K
Murder1.4/100K
Assault88/100K
Burglary394/100K
Health
Obesity27.5%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking8.4%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death5,610/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain39.5 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation610 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+70.3%
High School+96.4%
Graduate+39.4%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 60%
Commute29 min
Broadband92.7%
Internet Speed127 Mbps
EV Stations25
Libraries25
Did You Know?
Evanston was founded in 1836.
The median home in Evanston was built in 1951.
13.0% of residents use public transit to commute.
25.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Chicago O'Hare International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.479 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 127 Mbps.
There are 1,607 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 55 fatal vehicle crashes.
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