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Evanston
  • Town in Illinois

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grade A+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade A+
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade C+
  3. Housing
    grade C+
  4. Nightlife
    grade A+
  5. Good for Families
    grade A+
  6. Diversity
    grade A
  7. Jobs
    grade B
  8. Weather
    grade C+
  9. Cost of Living
    grade C minus
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade A+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A
  12. Commute
    grade A

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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.

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About Evanston...
Population
78,454

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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Evanston Rankings

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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
  • Assault
    52.4
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    8.3
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    22.1
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    96.6
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    270.4
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    1,855.2
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    94.5
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade 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%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    30%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    16%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    11%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    5%
    national  11%

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