At a Glance
Median Income
$76,569
$32,295 per capita
Home Value
$236,400
Zillow: $304,759
Median Rent
$841/mo
19.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
249/100K
1,574/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.9%
93.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
2.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.4%
14.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
42°F
316 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
3.2 / 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 $76,569 , which is 2% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,295. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 871 business establishments, including 56 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Evanston is $236,400 , 16% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $304,759. Median rent is $841/month, with 19.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.
Safety & Crime
Evanston reports 249 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 34% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,574/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
19.9% of adults in Evanston hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(41% below the national average).
93.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Evanston has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Data Overview
People
Population11,803
Median Age35.9 yrs
Density1,149/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$76,569
Per Capita$32,295
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty2.5%
County GDP$1,115M
Avg Weekly Wage$948
Housing
A+
Home Value$236,400
Rent$841
Ownership70.9%
Zillow$304,759
Housing Units5,330
Rent Burden19.5%
Crime
F
Violent249/100K
Property1,574/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault60/100K
Burglary189/100K
Health
Obesity34.4%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death10,947/100K
Climate
Avg Temp42°F
Sunny Days316/yr
Rain12.1 in/yr
AQI34 (Good)
Elevation6,780 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.9%
High School+93.4%
Graduate+5.0%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 81% / D 17%
Commute19 min
Broadband89.6%
Internet Speed76 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Evanston was founded in 1868.
The median home in Evanston was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Brigham City Regional (60 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.362 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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