Evanston
- Town in Illinois
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Evanston
- grade A+Overall Grade
- Town in Illinois
- Rating 4.11 out of 5 212 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade A+
- Crime & Safetygrade C+
- Housinggrade C+
- 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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Median Home Value
$410,600
National
$244,900Median Rent
$1,526
National
$1,163Area Feel
Urban
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Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
grade C+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault52.4national 282.7
- Murder8.3national 6.1
- Rape22.1national 40.7
- Robbery96.6national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary270.4national 500.1
- Theft1,855.2national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft94.5national 284
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Working in Evanston
Jobs
grade B
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$87,345
National
$69,021Places to Work in Evanston
Top Public Schools Serving Evanston
Top Private Schools Near Evanston
- grade A+
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- Rating 4.37 out of 5 71 reviews
- grade A+
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- Rating 4.58 out of 5 155 reviews
- grade A+
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- Rating 4.05 out of 5 20 reviews
- grade A+
Rochelle Zell Jewish High School
- Rating 4.31 out of 5 51 reviews
- grade A+
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- Rating 4.42 out of 5 24 reviews
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Evanston Reviews
Rating 4.11 out of 5 212 reviews
Crime is on a steep rise in Evanston, and the city harbors several homeless shelters and long-term care centers for those with severe mental health issues and criminal records. I do not recommend living here unless you're able to afford one of the multimillion dollar properties that are shielded from the rest of the city's issues.
The quality of schools here goes down the higher the grade. We are always hearing about brawls, gun scares, teachers getting hurt, etc. at D65 schools. It's unbelievable. What's worse is the community. If you as a resident express concerns about these extensive issues, the community attacks you for voicing your concerns. There is a STRONG desire to keep Evanston dangerous and to continue the status quo of declining quality of life.
Like most people, we moved here because we fell in love with the tree-lined streets, the lake, restaurants, etc. Unfortunately this is all marred by the city's disregard of the rising issues. Do NOT move here!
The quality of schools here goes down the higher the grade. We are always hearing about brawls, gun scares, teachers getting hurt, etc. at D65 schools. It's unbelievable. What's worse is the community. If you as a resident express concerns about these extensive issues, the community attacks you for voicing your concerns. There is a STRONG desire to keep Evanston dangerous and to continue the status quo of declining quality of life.
Like most people, we moved here because we fell in love with the tree-lined streets, the lake, restaurants, etc. Unfortunately this is all marred by the city's disregard of the rising issues. Do NOT move here!
Evanston offers a great quality of life and wonderful opportunities to its residents. I think some of the reviews here really overstate the crime. Evanston is one of the largest suburbs in Cook County, and actually feels more like a small city than the nearby “bedroom” suburbs dotting the North Shore. It has almost 80,000 residents of all racial and socioeconomic stripes. The crime rates in Evanston compare favorably to most of the ritzier Chicago neighborhoods, and most of the serious crime happens near the area that borders Chicago’s Roger’s Park. The well-rated schools have wonderful facilities and programs not available in many places. Evanston also offers wonderful recreational programs and events for all ages. Its business community took a hit during the pandemic, but seems to be recovering. If you want to live in a bubble, you would probably be happier in one of the North Shore’s more homogeneous suburbs. But Evanston offers a fun, urban feel at a less frenetic pace.
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!