Evanston
- Town in Illinois
Town
Evanston
- grade A+Overall Grade
- Town in Illinois
- Rating 4.13 out of 5 198 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade A+
- Crime & Safetygrade C+
- Housinggrade B minus
- Nightlifegrade A+
- Good for Familiesgrade A+
- Diversitygrade A
- Jobsgrade B
- Weathergrade C+
- Cost of Livinggrade C minus
- Health & Fitnessgrade A+
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade A
- Commutegrade A
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Real Estate
Median Home Value
$391,400
National
$217,500Median Rent
$1,376
National
$1,062Area Feel
Urban
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Evanston Rankings
Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
grade C+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault87.8national 282.7
- Murder1.4national 6.1
- Rape9.5national 40.7
- Robbery56.7national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary394.3national 500.1
- Theft2,127national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft94.5national 284
Residents
Working in Evanston
Jobs
grade B
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$78,904
National
$62,843Places to Work in Evanston
Top Public Schools Serving Evanston
Top Private Schools Near Evanston
- grade A+
North Shore Country Day
- Rating 4.35 out of 5 69 reviews
- grade A+
Roycemore School
- Rating 4.62 out of 5 149 reviews
- grade A+
Beacon Academy
- Rating 4.39 out of 5 23 reviews
- grade A+
Rochelle Zell Jewish High School
- Rating 4.32 out of 5 50 reviews
- grade A+
Lycée Français de Chicago
- Rating 3.93 out of 5 15 reviews
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Evanston Reviews
Rating 4.13 out of 5 198 reviews
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I grew up here and moved back one year ago. I wouldn't change it for anything! Tree lined streets, diverse walks of life, public parks everywhere, huge gardens, shops and locally owned businesses for days. Everything you could ever need. The perfect place to learn to ride a bike, sit on the beach right on the lake, chat on the porch with neighbors, bbq in the backyard, etc. Everyone here says hello and knows one another. Small town vibe in and around a big bustling city. Easy commute right into the city. Lovely little bars, breweries, wineries and kombucha on tap!
Evanston is a beautiful community just north of Chicago on shores of Lake Michigan. The city has a rich African American history that dates back to the 1800s. It is also the home of Northwestern University which provides its residents with national sporting events, art exhibits, and concerts The city has an array of cultural attractions including both casual and fine dining restaurants, shopping, as well as a strong music scene. There are health clubs, yoga, and pilates studios and the lakefront provides swimming, kayaking, boating and paddleboarding. The public schools and private schools in Evanston offer a solid foundation for its children. Evanston Township High School has been ranked nationally for its strong academics and provides students with an engaging learning environment. ETHS is strong center of the Evanston community and offers all students the opportunity to succeed. Often referred to as "HEVANSTON", the city really is a heavenly place to live and raise a family.
I travelled to Evanston in order to audition at the Bienen School of Music at Northwestern University. I thoroughly enjoyed my time there! The people were incredibly friendly, and very helpful as I tried to find my way round. Every day I visited the same beautiful patisserie, ‘Patisserie Coralie’, which sold the most delicious pastries and drinks and was staffed by genuinely lovely people. Just down the road was a brilliant bar, serving astounding home-made food and with a buzzing atmosphere. The transport was easy to use, and even travelling home in the early hours from a jazz club in Chicago was met with few difficulties. The proximity to Chicago is very helpful as a musician, due to the thriving scene in Chicago, but there was plenty to explore in Evanston alone – the book store, the local church, and walks along the side of Lake Michigan to name but a few. I would thoroughly recommend Evanston to anybody looking to stay in an exciting, yet never overwhelming, town.