North Chicago is located in Lake County, one of the fastest growing counties in the greater Chicago area. North Chicago is bordered on the north by Waukegan, the county seat. Lake Michigan
on the east border provides a multitude of recreational activities to include swimming, boating, and fishing opportunities.
North Chicago serves as corporate headquarters to the world renowned pharmaceutical company, Abbott Laboratories and is the site for other well known manufacturing firms such as the Coleman Industrial Park, Gillette, Stone Container and Goelitz Confectionery, home of the "Jelly Belly" beans that at one time satisfied the sweet tooth of former President Ronald Reagan!
The city is also home to Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, which houses the Chicago Medical School and the Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine.
Many more smaller industries and businesses are actively operating within the city. The Great Lakes Naval Training Center lies within the southeast corner of the city, and is adjacent to Finch University of Health Sciences/The Chicago Medical School.
A short distance from the city are two major shopping centers. Gurnee Mills Mall the largest indoor outlet mall in the U.S. is about 10 miles of North Chicago, and Hawthorne Center Mall in Vernon Hills is also a short driving distance from North Chicago. Six Flags Great America, an amusement park
across the street from Gurnee Mills Mall, is a popular and fun place to spend the day in the summer months.
There are many reasons why North Chicago is an excellent choice to live. With a strong sense of community pride, this town has so much to offer. With excellent options for commuting, housing accommodations second to none, and an educational system committed to excellence, North Chicago has proven it is a town worth watching.
Housing Cost
Single family homes in comparison to other cities within Lake County, North Chicago housing is relatively inexpensive. The average home, with three bedrooms and two baths, built on a city lot, costs in the region of $96,000. There are larger homes for sale as well, most them in the $200,000 market.
Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $164,431
Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $170,093; Detached houses: $163,511; Townhouses or other attached units: $230,109; In 2-unit structures: $174,195; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $211,021; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $241,972; Mobile homes: $23,148.
Demographics
Population in July 2008: 32,608. North Chicago covers 7.83 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 670 feet above sea level. Zip codes: 60064, 60086
Weather
North Chicago, IL climate is warm during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 70's and very cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 20's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 81.70 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 12.00 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 20 degrees Fahrenheit, and fairly limited during winter with an average difference of 16 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at North Chicago is 34.09 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is August with an average rainfall of 4.22 Inches.
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