Living in Waukegan
Waukegan is a large place in Illinois, United States, home to 88,475 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are climate-conscious movers (top 14%, #1,640 of 12,111), retired couples (top 15%, #1,407 of 9,474), people who put healthcare first (top 16%, #1,441 of 9,474).
See Waukegan on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Waukegan
- The landscape belongs to Central Lowlands.
- Lake Michigan is 1.6 km away.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 04 min and sets around 23:22; in late June it sets around 3:32.
How Waukegan 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 | 59 | #2,560 of 11,898 | #178 of 558 | Map |
| Low-income household | 42 | #3,997 of 9,771 | #271 of 440 | Map |
| Low-income family | 52 | #2,573 of 8,006 | #225 of 388 | Map |
| Single parent | 56 | #2,031 of 6,237 | #157 of 313 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 69 | #1,407 of 9,474 | #23 of 435 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 68 | #1,829 of 9,474 | #70 of 435 | Map |
| Early retiree | 67 | #2,095 of 10,762 | #40 of 472 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 64 | #1,187 of 7,271 | #98 of 345 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 43 | #3,886 of 8,006 | #256 of 388 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 46 | #4,996 of 12,111 | #334 of 515 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 69 | #1,714 of 7,271 | #33 of 345 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 71 | #1,441 of 9,474 | #41 of 435 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 32 | #14,596 of 18,063 | #558 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 | 35 | #4,737 of 16,523 | #10 of 715 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 31 | #13,541 of 18,063 | #602 of 778 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 77 | #598 of 16,523 | #19 of 715 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 72 | #2,040 of 21,167 | #71 of 943 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 70 | #1,640 of 12,111 | #64 of 515 | Map |
| Coastal living | 69 | #1,951 of 6,413 | #12 of 223 | Map |
| Business owner | 60 | #4,625 of 12,111 | #214 of 515 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Park City (Illinois) 4 km
- North Chicago 4 km
- Gurnee 5 km
- Beach Park 7 km
- Zion (Illinois) 9 km
- Lake Bluff 9 km
- Gages Lake 11 km
- Lake Forest (Illinois) 12 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.