Living in Evanston (Illinois)
Evanston (Illinois) is a large place in Illinois, United States, home to 75,527 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are students (top 5%, #102 of 2,119), digital natives (top 16%, #716 of 4,750), city lovers (top 24%, #986 of 4,114).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Evanston (Illinois)
- The landscape belongs to Central Lowlands.
- Lake Michigan is 2.1 km away.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 06 min and sets around 23:22; in late June it sets around 3:30.
How Evanston (Illinois) ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Illinois | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 48 | #6,032 of 11,898 | #359 of 558 | Map |
| Low-income household | 35 | #5,671 of 9,771 | #355 of 440 | Map |
| Low-income family | 39 | #5,237 of 8,006 | #340 of 388 | Map |
| Single parent | 45 | #3,990 of 6,237 | #271 of 313 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 62 | #3,701 of 9,474 | #142 of 435 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 57 | #5,510 of 9,474 | #260 of 435 | Map |
| Early retiree | 62 | #3,984 of 10,762 | #142 of 472 | Map |
| Single professional | 63 | #1,251 of 4,537 | #36 of 241 | Map |
| Young professional | 65 | #1,255 of 4,444 | #36 of 230 | Map |
| DINKS | 69 | #1,098 of 3,053 | #36 of 161 | Map |
| Remote worker | 58 | #3,320 of 7,271 | #199 of 345 | Map |
| Commuter | 65 | #2,984 of 6,227 | #112 of 314 | Map |
| Car-free household | 66 | #1,106 of 3,933 | #28 of 190 | Map |
| Student | 80 | #102 of 2,119 | #5 of 129 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 42 | #4,184 of 8,006 | #273 of 388 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 33 | #8,140 of 12,111 | #434 of 515 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 65 | #986 of 4,114 | #25 of 206 | Map |
| Expat professional | 67 | #2,052 of 7,271 | #56 of 345 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 59 | #4,503 of 9,474 | #226 of 435 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 19 | #17,033 of 18,063 | #678 of 778 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 27 | #6,688 of 16,523 | #26 of 715 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 17 | #16,264 of 18,063 | #678 of 778 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 74 | #988 of 16,523 | #42 of 715 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 75 | #1,172 of 21,167 | #31 of 943 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 65 | #4,704 of 12,111 | #212 of 515 | Map |
| Coastal living | 64 | #3,709 of 6,413 | #33 of 223 | Map |
| Business owner | 63 | #3,735 of 12,111 | #129 of 515 | Map |
| Digital native | 62 | #716 of 4,750 | #19 of 254 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Skokie 4 km
- Wilmette 4 km
- Lincolnwood 5 km
- Morton Grove 8 km
- Winnetka (Illinois) 8 km
- Glenview (Illinois) 9 km
- Niles (Illinois) 10 km
- Northfield (Illinois) 10 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.