Waukegan, IL
Living in Waukegan
Bikeability
36
Walkability
25
Commute
40
Public Transit
48
Affordability
71
Public Safety
73
Airports
92
Hospitals
85
Colleges
54
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
1
1←Poor
Great→100
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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Waukegan, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Waukegan, IL
Immanuel Evangelical School
1 miles, N
St Anastasia Catholic School
2 miles, E
Shelia Daniels Christian Academy
3 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Waukegan, IL
Lake Forest College
9 miles, S
Trinity International University-Illinois
12 miles, S
Herzing University-Kenosha
16 miles, N
Carthage College
18 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Waukegan, IL
Lake Behavioral Hospital
1 miles, S
Vista Medical Center East
2 miles, E
Midwestern Region Med Center
6 miles, N
Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital
8 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Waukegan, IL
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
27 miles, S
General Mitchell International Airport
40 miles, N
Chicago Midway International Airport
41 miles, S
Chicago-Rockford International Airport
64 miles, W