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Evanston, Illinois · ZIP 60201

Evanston — ZIP 60201

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Evanston (60201) scores 44/100 — Below Average for Evanston. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $584K.

44OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

FBelow Average

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100
Violent crime share5%
Property crime share95%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index65/100
Avg reading proficiency46%
Schools nearby9

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index25/100
Typical home value$584K
Median rent$2,801/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$584K

Median Rent

$2,801/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

124,938

Violent Crime

14,991

Property Crime

109,947

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Cook County, Illinois (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Evanston Twp High School09–123,560Not reported
48%
Haven Middle School06–08660Not reported
30%
Dr ML King Jr Literary&Fine ArtsKG–08421Not reported
32%
Willard Elem SchoolKG–05355Not reported
46%
Kingsley Elementary SchoolKG–05334Not reported
52%
Dewey Elem SchoolKG–05321Not reported
52%
Lincolnwood Elem SchoolKG–05288Not reported
47%
Joseph E Hill Education CenterPK–PK258Not reportedNot reported
Orrington Elem SchoolKG–05225Not reported
57%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

43,555

Median Income

$91K

Homeownership

55%

Median Age

35.1 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 60201 has a reported-crime score of 25/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 60201 has a school score of 65/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 60201 is approximately $584K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 60201 in Evanston has an overall NeighborScore of 44/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.