At a Glance
Median Income
$56,815
$24,750 per capita
Home Value
$147,800
Zillow: $205,025
Median Rent
$1,392/mo
31.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
439/100K
2,903/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.1%
81.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
17.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.5%
16.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
261 sunny days/yr
How North Chicago Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows North Chicago's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is North Chicago a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
North Chicago residents earn a median household income of $56,815 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,750. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.8% 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 North Chicago is $147,800 , 48% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $205,025. Median rent is $1,392/month, with 31.0% 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 1972.
Safety & Crime
North Chicago reports 439 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 16% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,903/100K.
Education
19.1% of adults in North Chicago hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(43% below the national average).
81.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
North Chicago has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 261 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population30,772
Median Age23.6 yrs
Density3,847/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans19.3%
Economy
B
Median Income$56,815
Per Capita$24,750
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty17.8%
County GDP$82,869M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,751
Housing
A+
Home Value$147,800
Rent$1,392
Ownership33.3%
Zillow$205,025
Housing Units8,326
Rent Burden31.0%
Crime
F
Violent439/100K
Property2,903/100K
Health
Obesity42.5%
Diabetes16.9%
Smoking16.7%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death5,610/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days261/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation715 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.1%
High School+81.1%
Graduate+7.5%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 60%
Commute17 min
Broadband86.4%
Internet Speed127 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries25
Did You Know?
North Chicago was founded in 1892.
The median home in North Chicago was built in 1972.
20.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Kenosha Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.479 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.5% 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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