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Evanston
  • Town in Illinois
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Chicago

Evanston

#3 in Best Places to Live in Cook County
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      C+
    3. Housing
      B minus
    4. Nightlife
      A+
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      C
    10. Health & Fitness
      A+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      A
    Evanston is a town in Illinois with a population of 78,454. Evanston is in Cook County and is one of the best places to live in Illinois. Living in Evanston offers residents an urban feel and most residents own their homes. In Evanston there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Evanston and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Evanston are highly rated.
    About Evanston...
    Population
    78,454
    Town near
    Chicago
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $410,600
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,526
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Urban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      44%
    • Own
      56%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      52.4
      282.7
    • Murder
      8.3
      6.1
    • Rape
      22.1
      40.7
    • Robbery
      96.6
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      270.4
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,855.2
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      94.5
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      10%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      16%
    • 25-34 years
      13%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      16%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      39%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      30%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      16%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      11%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      5%
      11%
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    Working in Evanston

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $87,345
    National
    $69,021
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