Welcome to Evanston, Illinois. Located just north of Chicago in cook county, Evanston is diverse in many ways, much to the delight of its visitors and residents.

Evanston, the first in a string of North Shore Chicago suburbs, stretches along four miles of Lake Michigan. A truly “urban suburb,” Evanston includes residential neighborhoods, business districts and recreational facilities. The city maintains 263 acres of parks, which include five Lake Michigan beaches, running and bike trails, an indoor ice rink and 24 tennis courts. 

Home to Northwestern University, Evanston has a variety of excellent higher educational opportunities, as well as a successful public school system. 

Getting to Evanston and getting around once you are here is easy with a multitude of public and private transportation options.

Housing Cost

Evanston offers a rich suburban aura just minutes from the bustle of the city. Gracious homes on tree-lined streets, cultural and recreational activities.

Estimated median house/condo value in 2005: $372,500.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2005: $5,511 (1.5%) Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2005: $4,977 (1.3%)

Demographics

Estimated population in July 2006: 75,543. Evanston covers 7.75 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 600 feet above sea level. Area codes: 847, 224

Weather

The weather in Evanston, much like Chicago, can be unpredictable. Residents of Evanston experience all four seasons. There is snow in the winter, rain in the spring and heat in the summer. Because of Evanston’s proximity to the lake, there is a lake breeze prevalent throughout most of the year. In January, the average temperature is 22 degrees; in April, the average is 46 degrees; in July the average is 73; and October, the average is 52.

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