West Side, Evanston, IL

Living in West Side

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Bikeability 91
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Walkability 93
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Commute 37
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Public Transit 86
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Affordability 76
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Public Safety 25
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Airports 94
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Hospitals 56
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Colleges 45
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Schools 65
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Residents

14k Population -847 (2010–19)
33  y Median Age -1 (2010–19)
- College-Educated +5% (2010–19)
48% Family Households -6% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years35%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian9%
Black29%
Caucasian41%
Hispanic or Latino17%
Multiracial3%
Other1%

Education

Households

Family household48%
Householder living alone40%
Householder not living alone12%

Economy

$59k Median Household Income -$2.3k (2010–19)
80% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
31  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year +2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K27%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more13%

Employers

Government4%
Private sector67%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle4%
Car, truck, or van56%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation16%
Walked15%
Worked at home8%

Housing

$334k Median Home Value -$69k (2010–19)
25% Built 2000 or Later
$1.3k Median Monthly Rent +$363 (2010–19)
41% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached23%
Multiple units13%
Mobile home1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200919%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 19796%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier34%

Home Value

Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K<1%
$100K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K14%
$400K to $499K10%
$500K to $749K17%
$750K to $999K7%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more2%

House Heating Type

Electricity23%
LP gas2%
Utility gas73%

Crime

Violent Crime in West Side

United States45
Illinois50
Chicago Metro Area52
Cook County69

Property Crime in West Side

United States48
Illinois43
Chicago Metro Area42
Cook County55

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (73%)(24%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton78%
Donald Trump16%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 23 2 11
Feb 27 2 8
Mar 37 2 5
Apr 48 3 1
May 58 4 0
Jun 68 4 0
Jul 73 4 0
Aug 72 5 0
Sep 64 3 0
Oct 52 3 0
Nov 40 3 1
Dec 27 2 8

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in West Side

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding70
Tornado14
Coastal Flooding12
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near West Side, Evanston, IL

Private Schools

Private Schools near West Side, Evanston, IL

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Roycemore School
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Colleges

Colleges near West Side, Evanston, IL

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Hospitals

Hospitals near West Side, Evanston, IL

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Airports

Airports near West Side, Evanston, IL

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