Here's what it costs to live in Evanston, Illinois, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,698 per month, while the typical home is valued around $472,300. Households earn a median of $95,766 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. The figures below cover housing, local wages by occupation, demographics, and air quality, all drawn from the US Census Bureau, BEA, HUD, and EPA.
Median Household Income
$95,766
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,698
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$472,300
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
1BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
State Income Tax
4.95%
Top marginal rate
State Sales Tax
6.25%
Statewide base rate (local add-ons may apply)
Source: Tax Foundation (2024)
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
76,552
Latest estimate
Median Age
38 yrs
Census ACS
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AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
What is the cost of living index for Evanston?
The cost of living index for Evanston is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Evanston?
The median gross rent in Evanston is $1,698 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Evanston?
The median household income in Evanston is $95,766 per year.
What is the median home value in Evanston?
The median home value in Evanston is $472,300 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Evanston?
Air quality data for Evanston is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Evanston?
Illinois has a top state income tax rate of 4.95% and a statewide sales tax of 6.25% (local rates may add to this). Source: Tax Foundation, 2024.
Data last updated: December 1, 2024 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology