North Chicago, Illinois
Among the top 1% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade F, better than 3% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 68% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B, better than 69% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A+, better than 99% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 39% of US places
- top 2% for natural disaster risk
- top 5% for commute time
- bottom 2% for property tax rate
North Chicago is a mid-size city in Illinois with about 31,000 residents. It grades A+ for getting around and F for affordability. Standout strengths include natural disaster risk, commute time, and walkability. It rates lower on cost of living and property tax rate.
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Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Heavy snow
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Precipitation 4.1 in2.0 in
humid 96%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$52k32nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$62kbetter than 10% of US places
Home Value$130k38th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 20% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 39% of US places
Property Tax Rate2.77%better than 2% of US places
Income Tax5.00%better than 47% of US places
Sales Tax8.86%better than 14% of US places
Estimated total tax burden14.87%better than 18% of US places
Unemployment9.5%better than 15% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)24°F20th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)73°F29th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation38.6 in40th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall43.1 inbetter than 19% of US places
Sunny Days245 daysbetter than 64% of US places
Summer Humidity63°Fbetter than 57% of US places
Comfortable Days92 daysbetter than 74% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk15.2better than 98% of US places
Air Quality51 AQIbetter than 18% of US places
School Quality90.9better than 82% of US places
Violent Crime952/100kbetter than 38% of US places
Property Crime772/100kbetter than 57% of US places
Community
Population30,89095th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age23.53rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.7399th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.5193rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningD+2512th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)29.5%10th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)24.4%91st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)35.9%92nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)5.2%91st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)5.0%71st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time17 minbetter than 95% of US places
Walkability12.7/20better than 94% of US places
Airport Distance24 mibetter than 86% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access84.9%better than 45% of US places
Amenities Nearby67.01better than 46% of US places
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 47% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is North Chicago an affordable place to live?
- North Chicago is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $62k, better than 10% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in North Chicago?
- The median home value in North Chicago is $130k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in North Chicago?
- Median household income in North Chicago is $52k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in North Chicago?
- Median gross rent in North Chicago is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is North Chicago safe?
- North Chicago is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 952/100k (better than 38%). Property crime is 772/100k.
- What is the weather like in North Chicago?
- North Chicago averages 73°F in July and 24°F in January, with 38.6 in of annual precipitation and about 245 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in North Chicago?
- Public-school quality in North Chicago is above average, scoring better than 82% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in North Chicago?
- The average one-way commute in North Chicago is 17 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)