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Area data

Evanston, IL — ZIP 60208

Population: 255 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

House Price Index
325.3 (+6.1% YoY)

Rents

2-bedroom fair-market rent (HUD reference)
$2,370/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,050/mo

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
100.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
17.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.30/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very High
Top hazards
coldWave, heatWave, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
41.6 in

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
54
Days with Good air quality
131
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Pullman National Historical Park (26 mi)
Nearest airport
Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) (12 mi)
Nearest major airport
Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) (12 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
94
Avg hospital rating
2.9 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
200
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Housing stock

Households with broadband internet
0.0%

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,269,519
Average weekly wage
$1,625
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Professional Services, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
987

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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