Housing & Real Estate — Evanston, Illinois
Overview
| Total Housing Units | 33,914 |
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| Occupied | 31,387 |
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| Vacant | 2,527 |
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| Owner-Occupied | 17,524 |
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| Renter-Occupied | 13,863 |
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| Median Home Value (Census) | $481,200 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$503,000 |
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| Median Rent | $1,698/mo |
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| Median Property Tax | $8,863/yr |
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Affordability
| Home Price to Income Ratio | N/Ax |
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| Home Affordability | moderate |
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| Rent as % of Income | 21.1% |
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| Severely Rent-Burdened | 44.4% |
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Housing Age
| Built 2010 or later | 2,617 |
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| Built 2000-2009 | 2,526 |
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| Built 1990-1999 | 1,656 |
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| Built before 1960 | 20,016 |
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| Median Year Built | 1951 |
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Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B25077; HUD FMR FY2026.
