Downtown, Evanston, IL

Living in Downtown

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Bikeability 92
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Walkability 99
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Commute 48
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Public Transit 89
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Affordability 92
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Public Safety 21
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Airports 94
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Hospitals 57
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Colleges 41
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Schools 66
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Residents

16k Population +813 (2010–19)
30  y Median Age -1 (2010–19)
- College-Educated +5% (2010–19)
32% Family Households -1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years7%
15 to 34 years59%
35 to 54 years12%
55 to 74 years14%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian21%
Black7%
Caucasian60%
Hispanic or Latino9%
Multiracial2%
Other<1%

Education

Households

Family household32%
Householder living alone50%
Householder not living alone18%

Economy

$86k Median Household Income +$35k (2010–19)
81% Above Poverty +3% (2010–19)
28  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year +2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K27%
$25K to $49K18%
$50K to $74K12%
$75K to $99K6%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more16%

Employers

Government3%
Private sector63%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle4%
Car, truck, or van35%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation17%
Taxicab<1%
Walked31%
Worked at home11%

Housing

$398k Median Home Value +$13k (2010–19)
31% Built 2000 or Later
$1.4k Median Monthly Rent +$299 (2010–19)
35% Owner-Occupied -1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached9%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200924%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 19796%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier29%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K4%
$100K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K19%
$400K to $499K6%
$500K to $749K19%
$750K to $999K10%
$1M to $1.49M5%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Electricity33%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas63%

Crime

Violent Crime in Downtown

United States45
Illinois50
Chicago Metro Area52
Cook County69

Property Crime in Downtown

United States48
Illinois43
Chicago Metro Area42
Cook County55

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (69%)(27%) 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 Downtown

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding70
Tornado14
Coastal Flooding12
Blizzard3
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Public Schools

Public Schools near Downtown, Evanston, IL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Downtown, Evanston, IL

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Beacon Academy
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Roycemore School
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Colleges

Colleges near Downtown, Evanston, IL

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Hospitals

Hospitals near Downtown, Evanston, IL

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Airports

Airports near Downtown, Evanston, IL

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