Evanston, IL
Living in Evanston
Bikeability92
Walkability92
Commute27
Public Transit89
Affordability24
Public Safety31
Airports94
Hospitals57
Colleges44
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Schools40
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
75kPopulation+707 (2010–19)
36 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
67%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
54%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years32%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian9%
Black16%
Caucasian59%
Hispanic or Latino12%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Other1%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate12%
Some College14%
Bachelor's degree29%
Graduate degree38%
Households
Family household54%
Householder living alone36%
Householder not living alone10%
Economy
$79kMedian Household Income+$11k (2010–19)
87%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
33 mi Average Commute
82%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K16%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more19%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector62%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance3%
Factory and transportation5%
Mgt, science, and arts63%
Sales and office16%
Service13%
Commute
Bicycle3%
Car, truck, or van54%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation22%
Taxicab<1%
Walked10%
Worked at home10%
Housing
$391kMedian Home Value-$3.6k (2010–19)
12%Built 2000 or Later
$1.3kMedian Monthly Rent+$272 (2010–19)
50%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached31%
Multiple units7%
Mobile home<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 19795%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier45%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K16%
$400K to $499K11%
$500K to $749K21%
$750K to $999K10%
$1M to $1.49M4%
$1.5M to $1.99M2%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity17%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas78%
Crime
Violent Crime in Evanston
United States45
Illinois50
Chicago Metro Area52
Cook County69
Property Crime in Evanston
United States48
Illinois43
Chicago Metro Area42
Cook County55
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (71%)(25%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton78%
Donald Trump17%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23 | 2 | 11 |
| Feb | 27 | 2 | 8 |
| Mar | 37 | 2 | 5 |
| Apr | 48 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 40 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 27 | 2 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Evanston
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding70
Tornado14
Coastal Flooding12
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Evanston, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Evanston, IL
Roycemore School
0 miles, E
Kingsway Preparatory School
1 miles, N
Beacon Academy
1 miles, E
Chiaravalle Montessori School
1 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Evanston, IL
Northwestern University
1 miles, E
Loyola University Chicago
4 miles, SE
Hebrew Theological College
4 miles, SW
Northeastern Illinois University
5 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Evanston, IL
Presence Saint Francis Hospital
2 miles, S
Swedish Covenant Hospital
5 miles, S
Methodist Hospital of Chicago
5 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Evanston, IL
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
12 miles, SW
Chicago Midway International Airport
18 miles, S
General Mitchell International Airport
63 miles, N
Chicago-Rockford International Airport
73 miles, W