Evanston, IL, is one of the most dynamic and diverse communities on Chicago’s North Shore. Home to Northwestern University, this vibrant lakefront suburb offers something for everyone—from sandy Lake Michigan beaches and scenic bike paths to a thriving downtown filled with coffee shops, boutiques, and award-winning restaurants. Families move to Evanston for its excellent schools, welcoming neighborhoods, and easy access to Chicago via the CTA and Metra. The real estate market in Evanston is just as diverse, featuring historic homes, modern condos, townhomes, and luxury estates along the lakefront. Whether you’re looking for a first home, an investment property, or a forever lakefront retreat, Evanston real estate offers countless opportunities.
Ready to explore Evanston real estate? Work with Sarah Jividen, your trusted North Shore realtor, to find the perfect home for your lifestyle.
81,106 people live in Evanston, where the median age is 37.4 and the average individual income is $66,188.785. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Evanston, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Somer Food Mart, Athena Board Game Cafe, and Books4Cause.
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| Dining | 3.38 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 2.82 miles | 9 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 2.88 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 3.32 miles | 14 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 4.74 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.92 miles | 20 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.5 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
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Evanston has 33,076 households, with an average household size of 7.24. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Evanston do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 81,106 people call Evanston home. The population density is 9,935.035 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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