Waukegan, IL

Living in Waukegan

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Bikeability 36
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Walkability 25
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Commute 40
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Public Transit 48
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Affordability 71
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Public Safety 73
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Airports 92
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Hospitals 85
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Colleges 54
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Schools 1
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Residents

87k Population -2.1k (2010–19)
32  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
17% College-Educated +1% (2010–19)
68% Family Households -2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years31%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years16%
75 years and over4%

Diversity

Asian5%
Black17%
Caucasian19%
Hispanic or Latino56%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other1%

Education

Less than high school25%
High school graduate32%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree6%

Households

Family household68%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$50k Median Household Income +$1.8k (2010–19)
83% Above Poverty -5% (2010–19)
30  mi Average Commute
82% Lived Here Last Year -2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector81%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation26%
Mgt, science, and arts23%
Military<1%
Sales and office20%
Service23%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation4%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$132k Median Home Value -$33k (2010–19)
7% Built 2000 or Later
$834 Median Monthly Rent +$115 (2010–19)
43% Owner-Occupied -8% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached51%
Multiple units9%
Mobile home<1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195919%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier19%

Home Value

Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K25%
$100K to $149K32%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity19%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas78%

Crime

Violent Crime in Waukegan

United States45
Illinois50
Chicago Metro Area52
Lake County15

Property Crime in Waukegan

United States48
Illinois43
Chicago Metro Area42
Lake County20

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (61%)(36%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton64%
Donald Trump30%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 22 2 12
Feb 26 2 9
Mar 35 2 5
Apr 47 4 1
May 57 4 0
Jun 67 4 0
Jul 72 4 0
Aug 71 4 0
Sep 63 3 0
Oct 51 3 0
Nov 39 3 2
Dec 26 2 10

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Waukegan

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding60
Tornado10
Coastal Flooding9
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Waukegan, IL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Waukegan, IL

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Colleges

Colleges near Waukegan, IL

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Lake Forest College
9 miles, S
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Carthage College
18 miles, N

Hospitals

Hospitals near Waukegan, IL

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Airports

Airports near Waukegan, IL

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