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Crime in Evanston summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Evanston. Key points include:
There were 2,139 total crimes in Evanston in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Evanston is 2,883.6 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Evanston is 141.6 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Evanston is 2,742.1 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Evanston is 36.07% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Evanston Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Evanston / 100k People |
Illinois / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 2,139 | 2,883.6 | 2,004.4 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 105 | 141.6 | 289.2 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 41 | 55.3 | 90.2 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 41 | 55.3 | 146.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 2,034 | 2,742.1 | 1,715.2 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 335 | 451.6 | 290.5 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 1,524 | 2,054.5 | 1,134.4 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 175 | 235.9 | 290.4 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Evanston summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Evanston. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Illinois. Key points include:
The cost of living in Evanston is 129 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Evanston is 1.3x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Evanston is $470,774.
The median income in Evanston is $96,434.
Evanston's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Evanston Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Evanston | Illinois | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 129 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 96 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 95 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 206 | 96 | 100 |
| Housing | 99 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 103 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 104 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Evanston, IL Weather
The average high in Evanston is 58.0° and the average low is 43.2°.
There are 72.1 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 37.4 inches of precipitation each year with 35.8 inches of snow.
| Stat | Evanston |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 58.0 |
| Average Annual Low | 43.2 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 72.1 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 37.4 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 35.8 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Evanston Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Evanston
The current population in Evanston is 76,340. The population has increased 3.3% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 76,340 | -0.3% |
| 2023 | 76,552 | -0.8% |
| 2022 | 77,181 | -1.6% |
| 2021 | 78,454 | 6.0% |
| 2020 | 73,979 | -0.8% |
| 2019 | 74,587 | -0.8% |
| 2018 | 75,157 | -0.5% |
| 2017 | 75,557 | 0.1% |
| 2016 | 75,472 | -0.2% |
| 2015 | 75,603 | 0.4% |
| 2014 | 75,282 | 0.5% |
| 2013 | 74,937 | 0.4% |
| 2012 | 74,619 | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 74,149 | 0.4% |
| 2010 | 73,880 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Evanston
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Evanston is:
58.0% White with 44,304 White residents.
14.2% African American with 10,830 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 40 American Indian residents.
9.4% Asian with 7,173 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 31 Hawaiian residents.
0.3% Other with 227 Other residents.
5.7% Two Or More with 4,327 Two Or More residents.
12.3% Hispanic with 9,408 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Evanston | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 58.0% | 58.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 14.2% | 13.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 9.4% | 5.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 5.7% | 3.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 12.3% | 18.8% | 19.3% |
Gender in Evanston
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Evanston is 51.7% female with 39,444 female residents.
Evanston is 48.3% male with 36,895 male residents.
| Gender | Evanston | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 50.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.3% | 49.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Evanston for adults over 25
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2.0% of adults in Evanston completed < 9th grade.
2.0% of adults in Evanston completed 9-12th grade.
11.0% of adults in Evanston completed high school / ged.
12.0% of adults in Evanston completed some college.
4.0% of adults in Evanston completed associate's degree.
30.0% of adults in Evanston completed bachelor's degree.
24.0% of adults in Evanston completed master's degree.
7.0% of adults in Evanston completed professional degree.
8.0% of adults in Evanston completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Evanston | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 5.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 11.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 12.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 4.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 30.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 24.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 7.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 8.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Evanston, Illinois
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6.4% of households in Evanston earn Less than $10,000.
2.9% of households in Evanston earn $10,000 to $14,999.
4.1% of households in Evanston earn $15,000 to $24,999.
5.3% of households in Evanston earn $25,000 to $34,999.
9.2% of households in Evanston earn $35,000 to $49,999.
11.6% of households in Evanston earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.3% of households in Evanston earn $75,000 to $99,999.
14.7% of households in Evanston earn $100,000 to $149,999.
9.9% of households in Evanston earn $150,000 to $199,999.
23.5% of households in Evanston earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Evanston | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.4% | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.9% | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.1% | 5.9% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5.3% | 6.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 9.2% | 9.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 11.6% | 14.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.3% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 14.7% | 18.0% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 9.9% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 23.5% | 13.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
