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- Public SchoolsA+
- Crime & SafetyC+
- HousingB-
- NightlifeA+
- Good for FamiliesA+
- DiversityA
- JobsB+
- WeatherC+
- Cost of LivingC
- Health & FitnessA+
- Outdoor ActivitiesA
- CommuteA
Real Estate
Median Home Value
$380,600
National
$184,700Median Rent
$1,366
National
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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
C+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Residents
Working in Evanston
Jobs
B+
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$77,848
National
$55,322Evanston Reviews
172 reviews
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Evanston is a great city right north of Chicago. We enjoy the benefits of being next to such a huge metropolis, without having to deal with some of the more negative aspects of city living. Its next to Lake Michigan as well, which creates a very beautiful environment.
Besides its geographical qualities, Evanston has an amazing school district. It has only one high school which has an A+ from Niche and scores very high in national rankings. It is also a college town, with Northwestern University adding a great atmosphere to Evanston.
However, one thing I would change is the activities available. Evanston can get boring at times, and if you don't go to Chicago a lot, you can get stuck in a limbo. Other than that small thing, it is a great town to live in!
Besides its geographical qualities, Evanston has an amazing school district. It has only one high school which has an A+ from Niche and scores very high in national rankings. It is also a college town, with Northwestern University adding a great atmosphere to Evanston.
However, one thing I would change is the activities available. Evanston can get boring at times, and if you don't go to Chicago a lot, you can get stuck in a limbo. Other than that small thing, it is a great town to live in!
The best suburb North of Chicago. Easy access to the city via the train while still experiencing suburban life. Evanston celebrates it's diversity, lively downtown, and art scene. The public schools are amazing and all of the park are well kept. And you can't forget about Northwestern! It is it's own city while still maintaining a tight-knit community. An amazing place for families!
The town of Evanston is a small area in which everyone knows everyone. There is almost always an opportunity for socializing with neighbors, picking up produce from a nearby Trader Joes or running on the adjacent lake Michigan. People are always willing to help others with directions to the nearest gas station or even with bringing groceries to their car. This helpful town feels like it has kept is old culture in its slowly updating infrastructure with ice cream stores getting more new and nicer signs or expansions on pre-existing extablishments that keep the history of the building in tact. Evanston has an inexplainable charm to it that is one worth exploring whenever one would have the chance.